This quite wonderful island in the Caribbean, split between the Dutch and the French, is a lesser known beauty in the Caribbean. Behind its powdery white sand beaches lies a colourful capital, and a history that is certainly no less colourful.

Rihanna's home country is something of a delight. Warm, white sand beaches with turquoise sea. Superlative diving. An engrossing history. Quite simply, this is one of the best places in the Caribbean to visit. And you don't need to be an offshore banker to afford it.

Looking for a safe, but stunningly beautiful tropical island in the Caribbean with jaw-dropping white sand, palm tree fringed beaches, amazing diving and jaunty nightlife? Welcome to Aruba!

There is a place in the Netherlands where the sun almost always shines, the weather is almost always warm and the beaches are powdery white and palm tree fringed. This is Curaçao: a lesser-known island in the Caribbean. And it truly is a delight.

On the edge of the Bulgarian Black Sea is a small, quiet and relatively unknown, but ancient town - the town of Sozopol. Unbothered by the partying crowds up at Sunny Beach, almost unvisited by many Westerners, this place is a complete and utter delight - and excellent value.

Love exploring medieval castles? Love exploring caves? Put both together and you have Predjama Castle in Slovenia. If that's not fascinating enough, a short distance away is an enormous cave with its own underground train: Postojna Cave. There's a lot more to Slovenia than its fairy-tale capital Ljubljana and its enchanting Lake Bled. Predjama and Postojna are two of its lesser-known treats that are worthy of any itinerary.

Tunisia has a beautiful village that could easily be mistaken for Santorini, but without the crowds, and for lower costs. This is Sidi Bou Said, a treat for the senses and the wallet. Out of season especially, this place is an absolute gem.

Everyone knows about Niagara Falls. But an hour and a half away by bus is a treasure that far fewer people visit. Away from the bling of the casinos and the business of one of the world's biggest tourist attractions lies Niagara-on-the-Lake, a polite, refined and gloriously pretty colonial hangover that is well worth a visit.

There's a lot more than meets the eye to the Chinese capital. This is a place where ancient and modern collide; where royalty and communism meet head on; where nature and a bustling city are side by side. And to it's north is one of the Wonders of the World, a sight fully deserving of the title: the Great Wall of China. This is one of the greatest cities of the world. Despite the obvious complications, it has to be seen.

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords is one of the best travel experiences in Europe, if not the world. They are, without doubt, among the most stunning places on earth. But Norway is expensive, and the cruise market is saturated with options. This post includes advice on how you can cruise the Fjords, or indeed anywhere, and make the most of the experience.

There is nowhere else on earth quite like Cappadocia. This mesmerising region in Turkiye is home to some astonishing scenery that has to be seen to be believed. It's best experienced in a cave hotel, where you can rest in luxury inside real cave. The geography, the history, the food are all stunning. But it's the early morning balloon ride that truly sets this place apart.

Off the tourist trail lies an island with unspoiled, idyllic beaches. But that's not all it has in store. A mountain lake, kaleidoscopic mountain gardens, Second World War history and uniquely wonderful, yet inexpensive, accommodation await those who are intrepid enough to visit Leyte.

Edinburgh has a secret that not so many people seem to know about - Dean Village: a historical hamlet a short walk from the city centre, yet ignored by most visitors. Want to see it for yourself? Read this post for photos and directions.

Poland is known for its city breaks. However, its nature, particularly its mountains along the border with Slovakia, are nothing short of breath-taking. Morskie Oko is not a place that is overwhelmed with western tourists. Few venture further south than Krakow. But those who do are more than amply rewarded.

There's a lot more to Seoul than K-drama, K-pop and Gangnam Style. Underneath the high rises and the bright neon signs is a deeply historical city with palaces and gardens that stretch back for centuries. This centre of north Asian creativity, business and energy has developed into an entertainment behemoth. It also has an utterly unique cuisine. This is city that defies stereotypes, and one that has to be visited.

There are botanical gardens... and then there's Keukenhof. The world's biggest flower garden is a sight to behold. Its profusion of natural sights and smells in serene Dutch countryside is an unmissable bucket list experience. It's been a long time since we were last there, but our blog post tells you how to do it. Trust me: you'll want to know.

The home of the UN and the Red Cross is a classy city on a beautiful lake, with the breath-taking beauty of the Alps close by. Reassuringly expensive and effortlessly chic, Geneva is definitely worth a visit - just not for too long.

Armenia's beauty and spirituality have been scarred by a sad history. Yet the resilience, hospitality and friendliness of hits people is inspirational. Few tourists visit it. Maybe you should.

The Georgian Caucasus Mountains Seventy percent of Georgia is mountainous, so to miss out on the mountains is to miss out on the very...

There are few European sights quite as extraordinary as that of a legendary Georgian Orthodox monastery against the backdrop of Rainbow Mountain and the Ubadno Desert. This is a place where geology, theology, history and mythology combine in a truly striking landscape. It has to be seen to be believed.