Краткое описание: Pulling in Caribbean first-timers and experienced travellers in equal measure, Barbados is justifiably one of the most popular islands in the region. Certain pleasures are quite obvious – the delightful climate, the gorgeous blue sea and brilliant white sandy beaches – but an engaging blend of cultures and a balanced approach to development help set it apart from similar sun-drenched destinations.

Краткое описание: In most minds, Athens is a city that happened two-and-a-half thousand years ago, and it’s true that even now that past looms large – literally, in the shape of the mighty Acropolis that dominates almost every view, as well as in every visitor’s itinerary. Yet Athens is also home to over four million people, more than a third of the Greek population and is very much a city for the twenty-first century, one that has transformed itself for the 2004 Olympics.

Краткое описание: Little known just a generation ago, tiny Antigua has established itself as one of the Caribbean’s more popular destinations. The island is dotted with superb stretches of white sand, many of which – despite the upswing in tourism and development that has given birth to dozens of excellent restaurants and hotels, and a handful of all-inclusives – remain relatively uncrowded. If you’re looking for a place to crash out on a beach for a week or two, you’ll find this laidback, welcoming place hard to beat.

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Amsterdam is the perfect city for a short visit or a weekend break. It’s easy on the eye, with plenty (but not too much) to see; it’s compact enough to explore mainly on foot; just about everyone speaks good-to-fluent English, and more often than not more than a smattering of French and German as well; and, last but not least, it’s a city that likes to party.

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With some of Europe’s best sandy beaches, idyllic rocky coves, fresh seafood and picturesque fishing villages, the Algarve is justifiably the most popular region in Portugal for both overseas visitors and the Portuguese themselves. It’s a year-round destination, with bright, mild winters and long, balmy summers; it’s rare for the sun not to make an appearance even in midwinter, and a local Algarve saying maintains that “Saturday without sun is like Sunday without a church service”.