All cities and travel spots

Bangkok, Thailand's golden capital: majestic Buddhist temples, legendary street food and unique urban energy between tradition and hypermodernity.

Barcelona, capital of Catalonia: Sagrada Família, Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter, tapas and Mediterranean beaches in Spain's most vibrant city.

Bohol, Visayas: surreal Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, white-sand Panglao beaches and world-class diving at Balicasag reef.

Boracay: powdery white sand, turquoise waters and world-class kitesurfing in the Visayas — the Philippines' finest island, restored and regulated since 2018.

Canggu, Bali's surf village: world-class waves, creative cafés, stunning Indian Ocean sunsets and a laid-back digital nomad vibe on the west coast.

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand's Rose: 300 Buddhist temples, hill tribe trekking, world-class cooking classes and meditation retreats at the foot of the mountains.

The Cinque Terre: five colourful villages clinging to Ligurian cliffs, linked by UNESCO hiking trails high above the Mediterranean Sea.

Coron, world capital of wreck diving: mysterious lakes, turquoise lagoons and Japan's sunken WWII fleet off the shores of Palawan.

El Nido, Palawan's crown jewel: turquoise lagoons, towering limestone karsts and the Bacuit archipelago — the Philippines' most breathtaking destination.

Essaouira, the city of trade winds: ocean ramparts, a bohemian medina and wind-swept surf beaches.

Fes, Morocco's spiritual capital: the oldest living medina in the world, a maze of alleys and craftsmanship.

Florence, cradle of the Renaissance: the Uffizi Gallery, Brunelleschi's Dome, Michelangelo's David and the Chianti hills all within reach.

Gili Trawangan: a car-free coral atoll with diving among sea turtles, crystal-clear water and festive beach life two hours from Bali by speedboat.

Granada, Andalusia's most magnetic city: the Nasrid Alhambra, the Moorish Albaicín quarter, Sacromonte Gypsy caves, the Sierra Nevada and Spain's unique free tapas tradition.

Hanoi, Vietnam's millennial capital: animated Old Quarter alleyways, Hoan Kiem Lake and some of the best street food in Southeast Asia.

Hoi An, UNESCO merchant city: lantern-lit ancient town, custom-made tailoring, An Bang Beach and the finest cuisine of central Vietnam.

Krabi, the Andaman's karst gem: Railay Beach beneath towering limestone cliffs, sea kayaking in Phang Nga Bay and world-class rock climbing in Southern Thailand.

Kyoto, the soul of Japan: Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the geisha district of Gion in the ancient imperial capital.

Lagos, the Algarve's finest town: Ponta da Piedade's iconic cliffs, Praia da Dona Ana among Europe's best beaches, a cobbled old town and kayak tours through sea caves.

Le Morne, a UNESCO peninsula in south-west Mauritius: turquoise lagoon, a 556-metre peak and the Indian Ocean's finest kitesurfing spot.

Lisbon, Portugal's sun-drenched capital: Alfama, Tram 28, Belém's Jerónimos and pastéis de nata, Fado and the art of living on the banks of the Tagus.

Lombok: the 3,726 m Rinjani volcano, stunning untouched beaches in the south and Sasak culture — Indonesia's wilder island in the shadow of Bali.

Madrid, Spain's royal capital: the Prado, the Reina Sofía, Plaza Mayor, jamón ibérico and a nightlife that never truly sleeps.

Marrakech, the Red City: a labyrinthine medina, souks, palaces and gardens at the foot of the Atlas.

Mérida, the 'white city' of the Yucatán: colonial architecture, Yucatec cuisine and the perfect base for the Maya archaeological heartland.

Mexico City: a 22-million-person Aztec and colonial megacity, the museum and food capital of Latin America.

Mykonos: glamorous beaches, whitewashed windmills and legendary nights — the most festive island of the Cyclades.

Oaxaca: Mexico's gastronomic capital, a UNESCO-listed colonial city with legendary moles, artisanal mezcal and living Zapotec heritage.

Palma de Mallorca: La Seu cathedral, Almudaina Palace, medieval old town and island gastronomy — the Balearic capital is far more than a cruise stop.

Phuket, Thailand's premier island: white sand beaches, turquoise Andaman waters, Phi Phi Islands and vibrant nightlife — the kingdom's most iconic beach destination.

Port-Louis, capital of Mauritius: a cultural crossroads of UNESCO heritage, colourful markets and colonial architecture backed by mountains.

Porto, Portugal's northern capital: UNESCO Ribeira, the Dom Luís I bridge, Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, the Lello bookshop and the Douro valley.

Rome, the Eternal City: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican and la dolce vita in Italy's capital, with 28 centuries of history on every corner.

Santorini: the Aegean's most spectacular caldera, whitewashed cliff-top villages and the most photographed sunsets in Greece.

Sapporo, Hokkaido's northern capital: the Yuki Matsuri and its giant snow sculptures, the miso ramen invented here, the Sapporo Brewery and the exceptional seafood of Japan's wildest island.

Seville, Andalusia's capital: Gothic cathedral, royal Alcázar, Plaza de España, flamenco in Triana and tapas under the orange trees — the beating heart of southern Spain.

Tenerife, the Canary Islands' flagship island: the snow-capped Teide (3,718 m), ancient laurel forests of the Anaga, year-round resident whale watching and Europe's most spectacular carnival after Rio.

Tokyo, the city of the future: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa and the world's finest dining in a capital city of vertiginous contrasts.

Tulum: Maya ruins above the Caribbean Sea, turquoise cenotes and the most photogenic stretch of Mexico's Riviera Maya.

Ubud, Bali's cultural heart: terraced rice fields, the Monkey Forest, Hindu temples and a world-renowned yoga scene in the lush hills of the island.

Venice, La Serenissima: canals, Gothic palaces, the legendary Carnival and a singular atmosphere — the only great city built on the waters of the Adriatic lagoon.