Skip the ritzy Hvar for little sister island, Vis, and be rewarded with an unspoilt paradise, of which the Aladdin-like blue cave of Bisevo is its crowning glory.

Built by the knights of Saint John, the beautiful walled Valletta is World Heritage-listed. Stretching a mere 1km long by 600m wide, it crams a lot in, with museums, 16th century mansions, restaurants, bars and hotels, all within walking distance of each other

With its cobbled streets and old stone buildings, Mostar is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most frequented tourist destinations. Mostar’s tourist hub is undoubtedly its beautiful bridge, spanning the scenic Neretva River.

Located near Lisse, Keukenhof Gardens is one of the world’s biggest flower garden parks, spanning 32 hectares. Famous for its vivid bloom of tulips, it’s an easy day trip from Amsterdam and other major cities.

A nine-island archipelago 850 miles off the coast of Portugal, the Azores boasts ancient fishing villages, volcanic peaks and bubbling hot springs. The subtropical island is Europe’s version of Hawaii, or New Zealand.

Celebrity holidaymakers have long flocked to this romantic, sensory-rich region. There’s St Tropez’s legendary beaches and the charming lanes of Aix-en-Provence, but there’s also lesser known gems, like the fishing village of Cassis, and the bustling city centre of Avignon.

Once off the grid, this quaint, eye-hurtlingly pretty Austrian town has seen an influx of tourists in recent times. Hallstatt is famous for its glassy lake, fringed by pastel-coloured houses and majestic mountains behind them.

As if plucked straight from a fairy-tale, this enchanting palace is nestled in the Bavarian Alps and provided the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. It was commissioned by a crazed 19th century monarch, but its beauty is undisputed.

The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s top tourist locations, and for good reason: geothermal waters and the lava field landscape create a seen-to-be-believed landscape. The geothermal spa is said to sport therapeutic powers that can alleviate everything from jet lag to stress and anxiety.

Thousands of tourists flock to this popular Scottish destination for its jaw-dropping scenery, picturesque hikes, quaint towns, and top-notch seafood.

Known for its natural wonders, like the Seven Coloured Earth, the Chamarel Falls and the Black River Gorges, Chamarel is a nature lover’s paradise. The surrounding area is also famous for coffee and rum.

Hampshire’s storybook good looks stretch from coastline to countryside. There’s Portsmouth, with its grand navy ships and wharf-side shops, bars restaurants, or head to the southwestern corner for the scenic woods of the New Forest National Park.

Nestled between the Red and Dead Seas, the spectacular “Rose City” is carved from stunning pink sandstone. Brimming with caves, temples and tombs, no visit to Jordan is complete without stopping by this World Heritage site.

This pretty fishing village is tucked in a corner of the Lofotens, with a stunning backdrop of the waters of Reinefjord.

Mother Nature’s most spectacular light show needs to be seen to be believed. Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights. The beautiful Thingvellir National Park is one such viewing point. Here on the southern edge of the Arctic Circle, you can see auroras almost every night.