Greece

Dazzling ancient citadel, perched on a hilltop rising above the city, housing some of the most impressive ancient buildings in the world.

A jaw-dropping array of antiquities – all the Acropolis’ treasures – in one very modern museum designed by starchitect Bernard Tschumi.

Antiquities galore, contemporary culture, scintillating nightlife and fantastic food: there’s something for everyone in Greece’s cosmopolitan capital that’s continuously reinventing itself.

Sparkling seas, sugar-cube villages, cliff-hanging hamlets, ancient temples, delicious Mediterranean food and mesmerising sunsets – the Greek Islands offer so much. Just ask Shirley Valentine.

Incredible volcanic scenery, enchanting cave hotels, fine wines and memorable sunsets equal heaven for romantics.

Leafy, lush, historic Corfu welcomes with the sweet aroma of pine forests and citrus trees, its jungle-thick greenery contrasting pleasingly with scores of sandy beaches under a precipitous rocky coastline.

Blessed with 300 sunny days a year, curvaceous swirls of powder sand, endemic flora and wildlife, and lengthy history, Rhodes delights both beachcombers and history wonks in equal measure.

The largest, richest and still undiscovered island of the Cyclades offers stunning sandy coastline and dramatic vistas over canyons and valleys.

Lively and sophisticated, Paros has become upmarket in recent years, with five-star hotels, high-end restaurants, and design shops popping up among the medieval villages, craft workshops, and wellness retreats.

An unspoilt island of revelations, with mystical monasteries, isolated beaches, and a stunning medieval capital.