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TOP OFFERS THIS MONTH Sri Lanka Special Offers from £599 - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Thailand from £599 plus an extra 5% online discount - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS PLUS KUONI has a 5% online discount for beach resorts in Anguilla Antigua Aruba Bali Barbados Bonaire Bermuda Bahamas British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Cuba Egypt – Sharm el Sheikh & Hurghada Grenada Grenadines India – Goa Jamaica Kenya – Mombasa Malaysia Mauritius Oman St Lucia St Bartholemy St Kitts & Nevis St Maarten Turks & Caicos Thailand (excluding inland tour only holidays) Trinidad & Tobago United Arab Emirates Zanzibar CLICK the KUONI banner at the top of the page for details  Image Iguassu Falls on the border Brazil and Argentina, courtesy of Roger and Pat de la Harpe of Africa Imagery  Roger and Pat de la Harpe of Africa Imagery Afghanistan Blessed with a stark natural beauty, venerable history and rich and diverse culture, Afghanistan has of late been blighted with more than a share of troubles. This landlocked country, at the crossroads of Central Asia, once hosted the Silk Road caravans and was once the ultimate destination of the hippy trail. Albania Albania is a giddy blend of religions, styles, cultures and landscapes from idyllic beach or Rocky Mountain to cultivated field. Relics from one of the longest dictatorships in Eastern Europe rub shoulders with citrus orchards, olive groves and vineyards. Best time to visit, May to September. Algeria Independent travel can be difficult here, so outside the cities travellers are better off joining an organised tour to see such sites as the dunes of the Sahara and the majestic Atlas ranges. In Algiers there are French influenced buildings and the majestic Turkish palaces of the Medina to explore, while the nearby mountain villages and oasis towns are rich in Berber culture. Best time to visit March to April or October to November, the Saharan temperatures can be ferocious in the summer months. Andorra All but lost between France and Spain Andorra comprises a handful of mountainous landscapes and meandering rivers. Though it is tiny, it contains some of the most dramatic scenery and the best skiing in the Pyrenees. There are plenty of good hiking opportunities in the high remote parts of the country. The ski season is from December to March. Anguilla Anguilla has some of the finest beaches in the Caribbean. The interior of the island is flat, dry and scrubby but it is fringed by beautiful beaches aquamarine waters and nearby coral encrusted eyelets which offered great swimming and snorkelling and diving. Best time to visit December to February. Antarctica Antarctica is a spectacular, a wilderness of landscapes reduced to a pure haiku of ice, rock, water and sky, filled with wildlife still unafraid of humans. It is described as the driest, coldest, and most inhospitable and isolated continent on earth. Antarctica is unique and journey here he is like no other. Best time to visit November to February. Antigua Antigua boasts 365 beaches, one for each day of the year. It has great reefs and wrecks the diving and snorkelling. The pace is deliciously slow. On neighbouring Barbuda you can track the island's fabled frigate birds and visit the Caribbean's largest rookery. Best time to visit December to mid April Argentina From its tropical north to its grey seal the South, Argentina boasts more diversity and beauty and it takes time to grasp the multitude of environments and experiences on offer. Despite its political heritage the people of Argentina friendly open and willing to share a laugh with a new amigo. Best time to visit March to May. Armenia Majestic mountain ranges snowy peaks Alpine lakes and forests and a nation of artists, merchants poets and stonemasons who are fiercely proud of their language, culture and homeland. Best time to visit March to June Aruba It is possible that the Dutch Antilles is the most concentrated area of multiculturalism in the world. The language is derived from every culture that has impacted on the region including traces of Spanish Portuguese Dutch, French and local Indian languages. The islanders are diverse and include volcanic scenery, parched scrub and cacti landscapes classic of the spaghetti westerns. Best time to visit all year round. Australia From endless sun baked horizons to dense tropical rainforest and wild southern beaches, Australia's biggest attraction is its natural beauty. Scattered along the coasts its cities blamed a European enthusiasm for art and food with a passionate love of sport and the outdoors. It is its sheer vastness that gives Australia, and its diverse population, much of its character. Best time to visit -- all year round. Don't miss the colours of sunrise or sunset over Ayer's rock, exploring the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, sampling the exquisite wines of the Barossa Valley; the natural beauty of tropical Fraser Island and Sydney Harbour. Austria Austria is an environmentally responsible land of mountains and impressive architecture with an unrivalled musical tradition. Vienna is the capital hub of the country's musical life and littered with beautiful buildings which reach perfection in Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace. Best time to visit - all year round. Azerbaijan While Georgia and Armenia look to Europe, Azerbaijan is very much part of Asia. This ancient land displays of history and scenery that dramatic from Albanian churches to the extraordinary beauty of the high Caucasus Mountains and the lush plantations of tea covering the gentle hills of the South. Best time to visit May to June and September to October Bahamas Extremely popular with Americans yet there are still places among its 700 islands and 2500 cays to disappear into a mangrove forest, explore a coral reef and escape the high-rise hotels. Best time to visit in June to August when it is hottest and wettest. Bahrain Bahrain comprises 33 islands and was once the seat of one of the ancient world's great trading empire is. It's a fascinating and diverse place, offering travellers an easy and hassle free introduction to the Persian Gulf. There are alleys to explore, coffee houses in which to sit and watch the world go by, magnificent desert landscapes and every kind of souk you could wish for. Best time to visit November to February. Bangladesh This visually stunning destination has much to offer. The world's most crowded country has friendly people, luxuriously fertile land, rich history, a broad mix of cultures and a tropical atmosphere that is unique to Bangladesh. There are magnificently lush rural hill regions, archaeological sites and the longest speech on the planet -- all waiting to be explored. Best time to visit October to February. Barbados Barbados is the Little England of the Caribbean. Highlights include an astonishing network of limestone caverns and subterranean waterfalls, lush tropical plants in the natural wilderness of Welchman Hall Gully and body surfing at Crane Beach, a stretch of pink tinged sand. Best time to visit February to May. Belarus Belarus has much to see with a wide stretches of them broken birch Groves, a vast afforested marshlands and wooden villages amid rolling green fields giving it a haunting beauty and the friendly hospitality at the Belarus in people is legendary. Best time to visit from April to May or September. Belgium Belgium has more history, art and architecture packed inside its tiny Borders than many of its bigger, louder neighbours and claims some of Europe's finest mediaeval cities including Antwerp, Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Leuven. Best time to visit -- May to September, Christmas and during the carnival in January and February. Belize Belize embraces a beguiling mix of Caribbean and Latin cultures, infused with a colonial history brought to its shores by British settlers. The local people are friendly, open and relaxed and everyone here seems to know how to have a good time. Best time to visit -- pretty much all year. Bermuda Subtropical Bermuda offers clear skies and clear turquoise waters and his 1000 miles north of the Caribbean. Best time to visit - all year round. Bhutan Since opening its doors in 1974 visitors have been mesmerised by spectacular Himalayan scenery, impressive architecture and hospitable people. A place of inspiration and solitude; prayer flags, beads and wheels and archery enthusiasts. Best time to visit September to November when skies are clear and the high mountain peaks visible. Bolivia Called the Tibet of the Americas this landlocked, Andean country runs from jagged peaks and hallucinogenic salt flats to steamy jungles and wildlife rich Pampas - perfect for off the beaten track explorations. Best time to visit May to October. Bosnia and Hercegovina Despite the destruction of much of its heritage Bosnia and Hercegovina at shows proud resilience and a drive through the craggy, dramatic countryside is unforgettable as its old cobbled streets, a mediaeval forts and castles, mountain villages and hilly countryside and forests. Best time to visit year-round except for the extremes in winter and summer. Botswana Botswana is a largely road less wilderness of savannas, deserts, wetlands and salt pans and includes the 0kavango -- the world's largest inland delta. Take your pick of lions, cheaters, hippos, giraffes, antelopes, zebras and any number of bird species across the fabulous game reserves, the most famous being Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve. Best time to visit April to August for wildlife viewing. Brazil Brazil is the country or enormous proportions encompassing half the continent of South America and with a population of 182 million and an area of over 8,000,000 square miles. Brazil has giant stretches of unexplored rainforest, islands with pristine tropical beach and endless rivers. Brazilians love to celebrate and party is happening all year round. Best time to visit Brazil -- any time! Bulgaria Bulgaria attracts tourists with its cheap skiing, beach holidays on the Black Sea coast, bustling capital of Sofia, dramatic mountain is, monasteries, Roman and Byzantine ruins and excellent coffee. Best time to visit a pool to mid-June. Burkina Faso Burkina Faso literally translates as homeland of the incorruptible or country of honest men and leaves many of Africa's diverging strands into a fascinating and thoroughly seductive fabric. In the markets turbaned traders on camels mix with farmers on donkey drawn carts in a colourful swirl of diverse ethnic groups. Best time to visit November to February. Burundi Wedged between Tanzania, Ron Lander and Congo is the tiny mountainous nation of Burundi. You can take safaris through the dense jungle, marvel at Lake Tanganyika dwarfed by surrounding mountains. And in the heart of Africa you may also be lucky to see gorillas in the rainforests. Cambodia In Cambodia you will find monks in saffron robes with yellow umbrellas, street urchins, beautiful silks, rice paddies, coconut palms and the smell of jasmine. Best time to visit November to January when humidity levels are low. Cameroon At the crossroads of west and central Africa, Cameroon is one of the most culturally diverse countries on the continent and is made up of a network of ancient tribal kingdoms. Visitors are offered the choice of rainforests and relaxing beaches in the South, rocky outcrops, terraced hillsides and tiny villages in the north. Canada This is a massive country of nearly 10 million square kilometres and a population of 32 million - stretching from Halifax in the east, one of the world's largest natural harbours to Vancouver on the west coast with the Rockies in between as well as quite a number of moose and bears. Canada has a pristine wilderness of mountains, valleys, fields and meadows and wildlife includes polar bears and beluga whales through to Caribou and arctic foxes. Best time to visit March to November which is spring, summer and autumn. Cape Verde On the islands of Cape Verde you will find a lush valleys and men tins, long stretches of white sand, smoking volcanoes, dusty deserts and pretty towns with cobbled streets. Activities can include diving and windsurfing, hiking and fishing where the Atlantic waters include sharks, manta rays and whale. Best time to visit August to October. The islands are colourful with fabulous coral reefs, and there are numerous famous dive spots on the islands which for the adventurous also have caving opportunities and for those who prefer being above ground there is a lush terrain, orchids, iguanas and parrots. Best time to visit is due to October. Central African Republic Bordering Cameroon, Chad, Sudan and the Congo, Central African Republic is a country of rare natural duty with some of the world's most amazing wildlife. True to the spirit of real Africa, the people of this plundered nation open, friendly and generous and hunting safaris are huge business. Best time to visit November to April in the dry season. Chile is among South America's richest countries, both economically and culturally. It is a country of magical scenery ranging from drives across the sand dunes of the Atacama desert to skiing slopes of the high Cordillera in middle Chile, marvelling at the moai of Easter Island through to the rugged southern tip and Punta Arena and the fabulous glaciers of Torres del Paine which are among the world's classic trekking routes. Breathtaking views together with glaciers, rivers, lakes, forests and abundant wildlife provide constantly changing scenarios and experiences. Best time to visit September to December. China home to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, massive investment has radically improved transport quality, and travel has become steadily speedier and more comfortable. With an area of 9 1/2 million square kilometres at a population of 1.2 billion this country takes on the proportions of the continent in its own right. Beijing also provides the opportunity to see the great Wall and the ancient Forbidden City and summer palace. Best time to visit is March to May and September to November which avoid the extremes of winter and summer. Colombia Colombia offers some of South America's most varied landscapes, flora and fauna providing a panorama of changing climate, architecture, topography, wildlife, crafts and music. Best time to visit is during the dry season -- January to March. Congo - Democratic Republic of The Congo was a sprawling mass of rainforest, fast running rivers and remains intoxicatingly mysterious and largely cut off to visitors but has the potential to reclaim its mantle as Africa's most adventurous destination. At 2.3 million square kilometres it is almost as large as Western Europe and what an experience to travel by barge from Kinshasa to Kisangani along the Congo River -- the real highway of central Africa. Best time to visit December to February Congo - Republic of The Congo boasts Africa's largest lowland gorilla population. Best time to visit June to September during the dry season Cook Islands Far-flung atolls, blue lagoons and superb reef snorkelling. White sand beaches and verdant volcanic mountains, a slow pace and friendly people. Best time to visit is during the dry season -- April to November. With its luxury and rainforests, a pristine white beaches, diverse wildlife, relaxed hospitality and full on eco-tourist trade Costa Rica is definitely one of the destinations to go to. Best time to visit is during the dry season December to April. Croatia has the best that Eastern Europe has to offer with forested hills, rustic villages, idyllic islands, walled mediaeval cities, Roman ruins, its Adriatic coastline and a vibrant culture. Best time to visit April to September. From the beat of the music echoing through towns and villages to the hustle of Havana's glorious crumbling streets, Cuba challenges and in chance or venture in. Best time to visit November to May to avoid the heat and hurricanes. Cyprus is a blend of Turkish and Greek, Muslim and Christian and offers sightseeing, swimming and deserted beaches, hiking and Agia Napa! Best time to visit April to May and September to October. Most visitors spend time at Prague, roaming through the maze of its old town and discovering its backstreet secrets but the rest of the country with its stately old spa towns, fanciful castles, spruce forests and subterranean caves are well worth visiting. Best time to visit April to June. Ancient castles and Viking rings lords exist side by side with lively cities and the sleekest modern design you'll ever see a band you can cycle from end to end of this flat landscape on the extensive bike routes. Best time to visit May and June. Djibouti This could be one of the East Africa's best kept secrets with a seductive blend of African, Arab, Indian and European influences. Away from the coast the hinterland is a bizarre landscape of eerie volcanic scenery and vast salt lakes. Best time to visit November to mid April when the weather is coolest. Largely rural, uncrowded and unspoiled, Dominica has a lush mountainous interior of rainforests, waterfalls, lakes, or hot springs and rivers, many of which cascade over steep cliff faces on their way to the coast. The island has an interesting fusion of British, French and West Indian cultural traditions. Best time to visit December to February Palm fringed white sand beaches, turquoise waters and rum and merengue soaked nights combined with parties surfing and windsurfing contests, music festivals and to annual carnival celebrations. Best time to visit December to April. East Timor Since gaining independence from Indonesia in 2002 there hasn't been a better time to visit East Timor to enjoy its fine beaches, of colonial towns, rugged mountains and lush interiors. Best time to visit May to November. Vibrant indigenous cultures, colonial architecture, volcanic landscapes and dense rainforests are packed into the Borders of Ecuador, the smallest Andean country in South America. Best time to visit from May to December on the mainland, or January to April for the Galapagos. Egypt has a tremendous amount to offer from the frenetic activity of its major cities to drifting along the Nile, snorkelling and diving in the red Sea and trekking in the Sinai Desert. It is a multilayered history lesson with relics left by the Faroes, Greeks, Romans, Christians and Arabs alike. Best time to visit October to May to avoid the heat. El Salvador El Salvador offers fabulous volcanic landscapes for hiking and spectacular mountain scenery. Best time to visit November to April. World renowned institutions and symbols remain cherished and intact and England still offers a fabulous range of scenery, culture, clubbing fine dining and a must see on the global stage. Best time to visit May to September A gem strategically placed between Russia and Scandinavia, the Internet and mobile phone revolutions in particular have taken the nation by storm even though the people are strongly connected to nature and almost half of the land is Forest and is home to countless traditions and folk tales. Best time to visit May to July Fiji Lapped by warm as your waters, fringed with vibrant coral reefs and cloaked in the emerald green of the tropics, Fiji is a paradise come true. Fiji remains a safe tropical paradise of travellers and offers a fabulous snorkelling and diving in its extraordinary crystal blue reefs. Finland is a quiet, laid-back place where a ramshackle cottage by a lake and a properly stoked sauna are all that is required for happiness. It's a vast expanse of forests and lakes punctuated by small towns with the exception of course of Helsinki. Best time to visit in May to September to avoid the cold and dark. Fantastic ski slopes, glamorous beach resorts and rural villages with gastronomic food and wine and a capital that is synonymous with romance coupled with a pool of philosopher’s revolutionaries’ designers and wonderful architecture. Best time to visit April and May or September and October. Gambia is a perfect gateway to West Africa with its sunshine and golden beaches which have long made it a winter getaway for Europeans. Best time to visit November to April. In the heart of Europe, Germany offers small picturesque towns, elegant big-city charm, fine wine and beer and a wealth of art and culture plus the perennial pleasures of huge tracts of forest and castles along the Rhine. Best time to visit November to April With beautiful beaches, the birthplace of philosophy and inter-island hopping in Greece has much to offer. Best time to visit Easter to mid June when it's not quite so hot or crowded. A fabulous destination to explore with the aurora borealis, the vast tundra, monstrous glaciers and a coastline of glacial ice and ancient rock, the oldest on the planet. Best time to visit July to September during the thaw. Grenada Dubbed the spice island because of its impressive production of nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, ginger and cloves, Grenada is a heady mix of idyllic tropical rainforests terraced gardens and rivers that the formal way to white sand beaches, bays and craggy cliffs. Best time to visit temperatures are optimum all year round. Don't miss the carnival which takes place during the second week in August. With volcanoes that can seem the highest and most active, Mayan ruins and fabulous colonial cities, Guatemala also has jungles which seem impenetrable and its flora and fauna are some of the most unusual in the world. Best time to visit November through to May. The country's natural attractions are impressive and unspoiled. Guyana has immense waterfalls, vast tropical rainforest and grasslands teeming with wildlife and could become one of the ecotourism destinations of the future. Best time to visit at the end of either rainy season in late January or late August. Hong Kong Like no other city on earth Hong Kong is a pulsating, densely populated fusion of East and west, lit by neon. Crossing the harbour on a crowded Star Ferry, sipping cocktails at sunset in a skyscraper bar overlooking the harbour, the cable car at Ocean Park and Stanley market all essentials. Best time to visit October to December Outside of Budapest there are ruined castles, rejuvenating spas, Roman and Turkish remnants and exquisite lake and vine country. Budapest is rich in Art Nouveau and baroque architecture. Best time to visit May to September. Bursting with natural wonders -- active volcanoes, Valley glaciers, Europe's biggest waterfalls, lava fields, geysers, thermal pools and the aurora borealis. Best time to visit early June to the end of August. Magnificent India. Snake charmer's, the Taj Mahal, Udaipur's Lake Palace, Goan beaches, the backwaters of a Kerala, to the magnificence of the Himalayas and Rajasthan. And the culture of a billion human beings. Best time to visit November to March when it is cooler. The world's most expansive archipelago dips and rises across the equator from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. There are around 18,000 islands to choose from with a phenomenal array of wildlife including tigers and orang-utans and its fine white sand beaches, sublime rice fields and exotic temples. Best time to visit May to September. Iran A visit to a round is a voyage of contrasts -- women clad in black, Mosques bejewelled and dazzling, desert town's with twisting lane ways, formal gardens and snow-capped peaks. Best time to visit March to May or September to November. The Irish landscape has a mythic resonance, the country's history is almost tangible and a sustained period of investment and economic growth has injected a heady dose of confidence and energy. It has a stunning natural beauty with green pastures tranquil mountain retreats. Magnificent cliffs overlooking the wild Atlantic coast and remote sandy beaches. Best time to visit May to September. Israel A combination of Promised Land, postcard beaches and political powder keg, everyone has their own perception of what Israel should be. Surprisingly a fifth of Israel is made up of national parks. There are 300 of them. From design conscious Milan, Renaissance rich Florence, Cosmopolitan Rome to the more traditional south, Italy is a seductive mix of history, culture, fashion and cuisine. Best time to visit April to June when it's not too crowded or hot. Undoubtedly one of the most alluring of the Caribbean islands it has fabulous beaches, mountains and red, red sunsets as well as a surprising variety of environments and terrains. Best time to visit May to November. Whether taking photos of a neon lit skyline, admiring the cherry blossoms, drinking in the view of Tokyo from the top of Mount Fuji, having a Zen experience at a temple in Kyoto or riding on a slide made entirely of ice, everyone finds their own vision of Japan. Best time to visit March and April Lawrence of Arabia, Bible stories and mysterious lost cities -- Jordan is romantic and epic and is home to two of the most spectacular sights in the Middle East - Petra and the startling desert scenery of Wadi Rum. Best time to visit April to May or September to October. If you love remoteness, wide open spaces, lunar landscapes and long hypnotic train rides, you'll love Kazakhstan. Best time to visit April to June and September to November. Few places can rival Kenya for the safari experience and Kenny beckons the traveller with a magical mix of incredible wildlife, rich cultural heritage, palm fringed beaches and coastal town was steeped in Swahili history. Best time to visit January to February, the hottest and driest months. Laos is languid and leisurely, watch the morning sun light up the mighty Mekong River, wandered through aromatic markets and ensure they have the lush surrounds, friendly people and gastronomic treats. Best time to visit November to February. Sandwiched between Estonia and Lithuania, its capital Riga is the biggest and most vibrant city in the Baltic. Latvia's less travelled roads are equally rewarding, from the dune lined coast and historic towns to the remote uplands of the East. Best time to visit April to September. Lesotho is a mountainous country landlocked in the heart of South Africa, dubbed the kingdom in the sky it offers fabulous hiking climbing and riding. Best time to visit May to September. One of the last unspoilt places on the Mediterranean seaboard Libya offers fabulous hospitality, beautiful desert scapes, well preserved classical ruins, prehistoric rock art and palm fringed oases. Best time to visit November to March. Lithuania has natural treasures from the forests of the south to the magical Curonian Spit and the Nemunas Delta an isolated thread of sand composed of dunes and lush pine forests inhabited by elk, deer and wild boar. Best time to visit May to September. Macau Its Portuguese influences make Macau a most unusual Asian destination. In contrast to nearby Hong Kong, its atmosphere is relaxed and laid-back with Mediterranean style cafes filled with palm readers caged birds and pipe smokers. Best time to visit October to December. Macedonia Situated in the middle of the mountainous Balkan peninsula and encircled by Greece, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia and Montenegro it has a blend of Ottoman and Orthodox influences. Orthodox churches, splendid mosaics Byzantine monasteries, ski resorts and Roman ruins. This time to visit July and August. Teeming with fertile forests and geographical isolation have served to preserve Madagascar with a mix found nowhere else on earth. Best time to visit April to October. Bordered by Mozambique, Zambia and Tanzania, Malawi provides an ever-changing landscape of lofty mountains, steep escarpments, woodland, grassland and the fabulous shores of Lake Malawi. Watch for the Fish Eagles. Best time to visit in late April to November. Malaysia is a fusion of colours, flavours and dialects combined with sticky tropical heat. It boasts superb beaches, mountains and national parks, plus a heady mix of people - Malay, Chinese, Indian and the diverse indigenous tribes from Borneo. Choose from the Cameron Highlands to climbing the challenging craggy peak of Mount Kinabalu or see the orang-utans or snorkel with Technicolor fish. Best time to visit May to September. The Maldives is made up of a string of 1190 tiny islands and offers a tropical paradise of swaying palm trees, white sand beaches and turquoise lagoons. Water is filled with huge whale sharks, graceful turtles and schools of psychedelic coloured fish. Soft corals, sea fans and sponges decorate the reefs. Best time to visit December to April. Malta has a rich history and also offers beaches, bars, bustling Mediterranean life, water sports and excellent scuba diving. Best time to visit in February to June. Mauritius boasts endless sugarcane plantations, dramatic mountains, a vibrant cultural mix and some of the finest beaches and lagoons in the Indian Ocean. The island has a distinct Indian flavour, seasoned with African, Chinese, French and British influences. Best time to visit July to September Mexico has vibrant colourful art and music, a complex culture, history and geography. It offers fabulous beaches and coastal resorts as well as massive Mexico city and the opportunity to explore the former Mayan world. In Best time to visit October to May Mongolia Bordered between Russia and China, Mongolia, the land of blue sky is a place where Siberian forests, rolling steppes, the vast Gobi desert, Glacier wrapped mountain is and crystal pure lakes meet. It is one of the last unspoilt travel destinations in Asia. Best time to visit May to October. From its beautiful Adriatic waterfront to its ruggedly mountainous interior Montenegro offers a surprising variety within its relative small area from picturesque fishing villages, pristine Alpine vistas and a dramatic history and rich culture. Best time to visit May, June and September The light is shimmering, the Art extraordinary and the region's history comes alive in its mediaeval cities, Roman ruins, Berber Kasbahs and Islamic monuments. Best time to visit October to April. Mozambique's coastline is one of the longest on the African continent with endless stretches of white sand; palm fringed beaches and unexplored offshore reefs. It has a unique blend of African, Arabic, Indian and European influences. Best time to visit June to August. Myanmar Myanmar (Burma) conjures up romantic images and a travellers dream but they do exist in the presence of oppression and hardship. Best time to visit November to February in the cool season Bordered by Angola and Zambia, Botswana and South Africa and the chilly South Atlantic Ocean, Namibia is a land of deserts, seascapes, wildlife reserves, ancient rock art and a sense of boundlessness. Best time to visit May to October. Draped along the heights of the Himalaya, Nepal's sublime scenery, timeworn temples and spectacular walking trails leave visitors spellbound. Bordered between China and India, Nepal has some of the world's tallest peaks and climbing trekking and white water rafting offer some of the most exciting outdoor adventures. Best time to visit October to November Netherlands Explore Amsterdam, visit the fabulous museums and galleries, ride a bicycle and explore the towns surrounded by canals and castle walls or the spectacular bulb fields which explode into colour between March and May. Best time to visit March to September. With a thriving food and wine culture, New Zealand has a concentration of classic scenery from awe inspiring mountain is, plunging fields, expanses of pristine beach, dense rainforests and active volcanoes. A very special country. Best time to visit November to April Bordered by Honduras and Costa Rica Nicaragua is all too often ignored by travellers and yet offers inspiring landscapes, colonial beauty stunning wildlife and beautiful beaches. Best time to visit June to March. Norway's mountains, fjords and glaciers along with its cultured cities, unspoilt fishing villages and rich historic sites are all worth seeing. North of the Arctic Circle, horizons grow wider, and seals, walruses and polar bears can be seen on the ice flows. Best time to visit May to September. An ever increasing number of travellers are discovering Oman's friendly people, dramatic man mountain landscapes and unspoilt beaches. Best time to visit mid October to mid March. Pakistani offers some of Asia's most dramatic landscapes, extraordinary trekking, these spectacular Karakoram Highway, a multitude of cultures and the crucible of two of the world's major religions and Hinduism and Buddhism. Best time to visit November to April. Bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia, Panama has some of the finest bird watching, snorkelling and deep sea fishing in the Americas. Best time to visit mid December to mid April. Landlocked in the heart of South America between Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina, Paraguay offers unspoilt natural beauty, an abundance of wildlife and some of the friendliest and most unaffected people in the world. Best time to visit May to September. Peru is a land of lost cities and ancient ruins, towering Andean peaks, dense jungles, overcrowded cities and the mysterious Inca. Machu Picchu is visually stunning, the Nazca Lines mind-boggling to take earplugs for the marching bands. Best time to visit June to August. Bordered by six countries Poland has been both a bridge at the front line between eastern and western Europe. It is a country of striking contrasts and is becoming increasingly popular with travellers. Best time to visit May to June and September to mid October. The landscape is wreathed in olive groves and vineyards with markets overflowing with fish, fruit and flowers. Lisbon is an architectural must to see as the wild ocean beaches. Best time to visit mid June to September. Straddling the rugged Carpathian Mountains and bordered by Bulgaria and Serbia Hungary Ukraine Moldova and the Black Sea, Romania offers an extraordinary kaleidoscope of cultures and sites including majestic castles, mediaeval towns superb hiking and skiing. Best time to visit May and June followed by September and early October. Russian Federation The world's largest country offering one of the world's great train journeys across Siberia, the imperialist extravagance found in St Petersburg, Lenin mummified body in the Red Square of Moscow - a vast country to explore. Best time to visit May to October. The islands have mountainous interior is, patchwork cane fields, salt ponds and deeply indented base at the cult show drawls on a mix of European, African and West Indian traditions. It is one of the few countries in the Caribbean where agriculture is still a larger part of the economy than tourism. Best time to visit all year round. Saint Lucia Bananas are still bigger business than tourism and much of the island is rural with a small coastal fishing villages giving way to a hinterland of banana and coconut plantations within deep valleys topped by rich, mountainous jungle. The rugged mountainous to rain continues offshore in a diving heaven of underwater mountains and caves. Best time to visit January to April. Saint Vincent and Grenadines The 30 islands that comprise the Grenadines are surrounded by coral reefs and clear blue waters and are well known to wintering yacht owners. Best time to visit January to May. Scotland, like fine malt, is connoisseurs delight with a mix of history, culture and a wild and beautiful landscape - all to be savoured slowly. Best time to visit May to September. Among the 115 coral islands that make up the Seychelles are some of the most idyllic island getaways in the Indian Ocean or indeed the world. The Seychelles is a luxuriant, tropical paradise offering dazzling beaches and crystal clear waters. Best time to visit March to May and September to November. Sierra Leone has some of West Africa's most magical beaches with lush landscapes, jungle and reserves abundant with wildlife in the interior. Best time to visit November to April. Singapore Undeniably an Asian city with a unique mix of Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions where fortune-tellers, calligraphers and Temple worshippers are still a part of everyday life. Best time to visit February to October. South Africa A truly spectacular, friendly and rewarding place for all travellers, you can find yourself sitting a superb wine on majestic Table Mountain, catching a perfect wave on an unspoilt subtropical beach, tracking a lion on an African safari or simply marvelling at the huge variety of landscapes, climates and cultures that are crammed into Africa's southern tip. Best time to visit February and March. There are endless tracts of wild country to explore as well as some spectacularly rugged stretches of coast. Culturally, the country is littered with superb old buildings, from Roman aqueducts to Gothic cathedrals and almost every second village has a mediaeval castle. There are so many essential experiences in Spain including Gaudi in Barcelona, partying through the night during Valencia's Las Fallas, and visiting the wonderful Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Best time to visit May, June and September. Sri Lanka has endless rich green foliage, fabulous fruits, jewellery and spices always on sale in the markets and there is plenty to explore in Sri Lanka including wandering through tea plantations, climbing the spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya through to the beautiful beaches is lined with palm trees, coconuts and the smiling faces of the people. Best time to visit December to March. Starkly beautiful lake and forest landscapes contrast with stylish, modern cities. Sweden is the place where you can get away from it all in quiet forests or be right in the thick of things in busy towns and city is. Best time to visit in late May to late July Soaring peaks, tumbling waterfalls, sparkling lakes verdant alpine meadows, trains winding through mountains and skiing in the Alps. Best time to visit - all year round. Bordered by Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Turkey, Syria is truly unique and full of hidden treasures and surprisingly easy to get around. Syria is a gem for travellers looking to get off the beaten track. Best time to visit March to May. The Great Rift Valley, Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Victoria, the Serengeti and Zanzibar are legendary as is the teeming wildlife. It also houses fabulous white beaches on the Indian Ocean. Best time to visit in late June to October. Thailand he is a year-round destination of the fabulous natural beauty, eye-catching architecture, an intricately woven culture and fabulous cuisine. It offers trekking tropical national parks, turquoise waters and shopping anywhere and at any time. Tibet A land of stark, arid beauty where snow-capped mountains guarded secret turquoise lakes and a centuries old monasteries populated by monks in saffron robes. Best time to visit May, June, September and October. Trinidad is famous for hosting the loudest and wildest carnival in the Caribbean whereas its twin, Tobago has calm reefs, is relaxed, the slow paced and largely undeveloped. Both offer a swimming and snorkelling on palm fringed white sand beaches. Best time to visit mid April to mid-December and at carnival time.Turkey is a melting pot of cultures and a bridge between continents. The cuisine is to die for, the coastline a dream and many Turkish cities are dotted with spectacular old mosques and castles. It also has absolutely spectacular scenery. Best time to visit the spring in late April to May and autumn late September to October. Uganda has the highest mountain range in Africa, one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world, Murchison Falls and perhaps the highest primate density in the world in Kibale Forest National Park. It is a beautiful country with a great deal to offer with beautiful mountains, trekking opportunities and the few remaining communities of endangered mountain gorillas. Best time to visit January to February. bordered by Moldova, Romania, Poland, Belarus and Russia, Ukraine rewards travellers with hospitable people, magnificent architecture and miles of gently rolling steppes. Best time to visit April to June. United Arab Emirates visitors are attracted by beaches, deserts, oases, camel racing, Bedouin markets and the legendary duty-free shopping of Dubai with its glittering Jumeirah Beach Resort which billows like a sail in Dubai. Best time to visit November to April. United states of America America has always been about the journey, and calls out for exploration and discovery. Some head to the city's, from the grand canyons of Manhattan to Los Angeles's sun drenched boulevards, while others choose solitary contemplation of the country's awesome natural beauty. With an area of nearly 10,000 square kilometres there is much to choose from. California beaches at sunset, New York City, New England leaves in autumn, the neon of Las Vegas to music festivals in Austin, Memphis, New Orleans or Seattle. Best time to visit March to July. Bordered by Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay's capital Montevideo is one of South America's most interesting capitals. Uruguay also has a cluster of internationally famous beach resorts. Best time to visit December and January. The ni-Vanuatu are among the most welcoming people in the Pacific and its fractured to reign of volcanoes and lush forests has produced a kaleidoscope of cultures and more than 100 indigenous languages. Best time to visit April to October. Venezuela Venezuela has South America's largest lake and third longest river, the highest waterfall in the world and some of the most spectacular landscapes on earth. There are snow-capped peaks of the Andes in the West, steamy Amazonian jungles in the South, the hauntingly beautiful plateau with its strange flat topped mountains in the east and miles of white sand beaches fringed with coconut palms on the Caribbean coast. Best time to visit year-round. The landscape is sublime with the Red River delta in the north and the Mekong Delta in the south and a seemingly endless patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies in between. Long, sandy beaches graced the coast, while inland there are soaring mountains and lush forests. Best time to visit any time. Wales Arm yourself with hiking boots or a bicycle and lose yourself in the timeless scenery laced with waterfalls, lakes and jagged peaks, winding roads and sandy beaches. Best time to visit spring, March to May. land locked Zambia shares its borders with eight other African countries, yet it remains a remote place with an untamed wilderness areas, tranquil scenery and friendly easy going people. There are natural wonders such as the majestic Victoria Falls which it shares with neighbouring Zimbabwe, the serene on the Zambezi River and great national parks brimming with masses of wildlife. Best time to visit May to August. Despite internal conflict, soaring inflation and ongoing drought, Zimbabwe offers an incredibly rich and diverse range of tours, activities and scenery ranging from the grandeur of Victoria falls, incredible wildlife and amazing ruins. Best time to visit May to October. |
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