The Cayman Islands, a trio of tropical gems in the western Caribbean, are renowned for their crystalline waters, coral reefs, and relaxed island lifestyle. Grand Cayman, the largest, is home to the famous Seven Mile Beach, a stretch of soft white sand fringed by turquoise seas.

Sharing a common lagoon with Raiatean and accessible only by boat, Taha'a produces about 80% of all vanilla in French Polynesia. Taha'a is the only island in the Society Islands that can be completely circled by boat inside the protected lagoon.

There's nowhere else like it in Britain. Once you reach Newcastle you know you've arrived. By road or rail - all at once everything drops from view except the Tyne Bridge. An impressive sight, the bridge is the symbol of Newcastle the world over.

A major industrial area in the Loire Valley, it is an ancient city and was often visited in pilgrimages to pay homage to the tomb of St. Martin, a former bishop of Tours.

The Costa del Sol, stretching along the southern coast of Spain in Andalusia, is famed for its golden beaches, lively coastal towns, and sunny Mediterranean climate.