Surrounded by dramatic Alpine scenery, Saxon has long been known for its orchards and vineyards, benefitting from the region’s sunny microclimate.

Northwest England seaport city and the birthplace of the Beatles. Tourism is centered around the city's docks, and no visit is complete without The Beatles Story tour. Live music can be found from day to night at the Cavern Club.

Kalamata is a coastal city in the southwestern Peloponnese, set at the head of the Messinian Gulf beneath the slopes of Mount Taygetos. Its long waterfront includes sandy beaches, cafés, restaurants, and walking areas, while the city center contains pedestrian streets, neoclassical buildings, churches, and lively squares. Kalamata serves as the administrative and commercial center of Messinia and provides a useful base for exploring the wider region.

This is the most Moorish part of Portugal, the rich plain south of the Serra do Caldeirao, scalloped by the beaches and headlands of the Algarve. It is where, in early spring, blossoming almond trees carpet the still-brown hillsides with drifts of snow-like flowers, and the plain white facades of little houses are topped by intricately pierced chimneys that look like ice-cream cones.

Pulau Ubin, an island northeast of mainland Singapore, offers a glimpse into the country’s past with its preserved kampong (village) atmosphere and rustic landscapes. Unlike the modern cityscape of Singapore, Pulau Ubin retains its traditional charm, with wooden houses, coconut palms, and unpaved roads where bicycles are the main mode of transport.