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- The Peloponnese may not be the most well-known part of Greece but as Lonely Planet states, it really is 'the stuff of legends'. The area is not only home to stunning landscapes but this was the site of some of the most significant events in Greek history.
- Aarhus is not be on quite the same scale as the country's capital, Copenhagen, but the city has been named as one of the European Capitals of Culture for 2017. Known for its cobblestone streets and lively student population, the city is home to plenty of museums, restaurants and bars too.
- Venice is truly the 'city of water' with its miles of canals decorated with the iconic gondolas that ferry tourists from one part of the city to another. The city is also home to a number of fantastic cultural attractions including the Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection among others.
- The Dordogne has a long and varied history with plenty to show for it. You can find châteaus dotted all over the plush green countryside not to mention prehistoric cave art in the Vézère Valley and plenty of vineyards found in the region too.
- The city of Lviv in the west of Ukraine is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it's not hard to see why when you take a look at the stunning cobbled streets, colourful buildings and old-fashioned tram cars.
- Famous for being the birthplace of England's best-known writer, William Shakespeare, Warwickshire plays host to beautiful countryside and attractive towns including Stratford-Upon-Avon and town, Leamington Spa.
- Extramadura can be found in the west of Spain and runs alongside Portugal on one side. The area is home to a popular wildlife reserve, the Monfragüe National Park. The countryside has a very low population density making for a very peaceful holiday location!
- Although it may be described by Lonely Planet as the 'forgotten coast of the island' there is plenty to be seen on the east coast of Tenerife. Take the opportunity to enjoy the relaxing nature of the beachside towns and their more laidback lifestyle than the bigger resorts of the south.
- Texel is the largest of the islands found off the coast of North Holland. Famed for its sheep, dairies and stunning white sand beaches, the small island of Texel is just 25km long and 9km wide.
- Croatia has become increasingly popular in the last few years but there are still some undiscovered areas, ready to be explored. Northern Dalmatia is home to the classic sandy beaches and clear waters as well as unpopulated islands off the coast and ranging mountains inland. The area also boasts three of the country's national parks.