Paige Cole

Whether you spend days roaming the labyrinth of Valletta, wandering around Malta’s museums or escaping the city for the Blue Lagoon, the Saint John will welcome you back with a freshly-brewed Cisk beer.

Nestled in the Cotswolds’ countryside, Thyme has a quintessentially British charm that impresses as soon as you arrive. Stop to meet the resident sheep as you head to the old farmhouses and converted barn, unwind at the spa and settle in for dinner at the Ox.

This set-in-the-clouds hideaway has always been on my bucket list, the former sanatorium is now an eco-friendly wellness retreat in South Tyrol.

I’ve always been drawn to the Dolomites for its sweeping scenery; during the summer, turquoise lakes shimmer in the Italian sun, and come winter, horse-drawn sleighs ride along snow-topped mountains.

Experience Malta’s charm with a walk through the ancient walled city of Valletta, a stroll along Sliema’s promenade, a dip in the Roman baths and a day trip to Gozo.

Dreamlike is the only way to describe the Zhangjiajie National Forest’s majestic scenery and dramatic mountains.