From the mountains of Europe to the deserts of Africa, the jungles of Asia to the valleys of America, explore 101 incredible locations to visit. In Europe you'll wander through the ruins of Rome and Pompeii, marvel at the glistening waters of Lake Bled and breathe in the perfumed scent of the lavender of Provence. In Asia the spires of the Taj Mahal await before you plunge into China's forbidden city. Elsewhere you can scale the heights of Kilimanjaro, navigate America's famous Rockies, canoe down the Amazon and gaze at the magical glowing worms of New Zealand's caves. With this guide, the world truly is your oyster.
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01 THE ITALIAN LAKES • Visit north Italy’s stunning lakes – the perfect place for a tranquil holiday
02 NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE • The passion project of King Ludwig II, Germany’s fairy-tale castle will fulfil all your Disney fantasies
03 THE GIANT’S CAUSEWAY • Steeped in legend, Northern Ireland’s top attraction boasts stunning views across to Scotland
04 THE ALHAMBRA • Spain’s stunning Moorish palace and its eye-catching Islamic art will transport you back in time
05 LAKE BLED • Take in the jaw-dropping scenery of Slovenia’s Lake Bled aboard a boat or with a cream cake
06 GOLDEN CIRCLE • With so much to see and do, don’t be tempted to put Iceland’s Golden Circle tour on ice
07 METEORA • Make your own pilgrimage to Greece’s spellbinding monasteries of Meteora
08 VENICE • Explore Italy’s City of Water and its vibrant history
09 SNOWDONIA • Explore breathtaking highs and enchanting lows in the heart of the Welsh countryside
10 QUINTA DA REGALEIRA • Discover the secrets of this enigmatic estate in Portugal, complete with magical gardens
11 NORWAY’S FJORDS • Travel in the footsteps of the Vikings across some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet
12 POMPEII • Step back in time in Italy to the height of the Roman Empire
13 LOCH NESS • The home of a legend, there’s more to this Scottish loch than meets (or doesn’t meet) the eye
14 STONEHENGE • Explore one of Britain’s oldest mysteries nestled in the heart of Wiltshire
15 THE DOLOMITES • Come snow or sun, Italy’s Dolomites are a haven of fair weather and winter adventure
ROME • If you want both ancient and modern, the Eternal City is everything you need
16 The Colosseum
17 Vatican City
18 St Peter’s Basilica
19 ACROPOLIS OF ATHENS • Greece’s modern city of Athens still beats around its ancient heart, as all roads lead to the Acropolis
20 PLITVIČE LAKES • Explore the ever-changing waterfall paradise of Croatia
21 THE GREEK ISLANDS • Embark on your own odyssey across Greece’s many idyllic isles
22 LAVENDER FIELDS, PROVENCE • Lose yourself in the sensual rows of lavender as you wander France’s blooming fields of Provence
23 TBILISI • This medieval city in the heart of the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia is ready for the future
24 REYKJAVÍK • Journey to Iceland’s capital to experience breathtaking scenery and spectacular natural wonders
25 SAHARA DUNES • With extreme temperatures and shifting sand, the dune seas of the Sahara are an explorer’s dream
26 HAGIA SOPHIA • Visit one of the oldest extant symbols of the Byzantine Empire in Turkey
27 KILIMANJARO • Gasp for air on the way up and have your breath taken away at the summit of Tanzania’s gem
28 SPITZKOPPE • These formations in the Namib Desert offer a glimpse into a prehistoric past
29 VICTORIA FALLS • Take the plunge in southern Africa at the world’s largest...