Sometimes the hardest part of planning a trip is deciding where to go at all. This page gathers ideas across a wide range of landscapes and travel styles, intended to spark a decision rather than overwhelm you with options.
Coastlines and islands
For travellers drawn to the sea, our coverage spans dramatic cliffside towns, quiet island chains and long stretches of coast well suited to a slower pace of travel. Each region offers a different rhythm, from lively harbour towns to secluded stretches of shoreline.
Mountains and wide open landscapes
If you are after scale and open space, mountain regions and vast natural landscapes offer a different kind of inspiration, well suited to travellers who want their trip built around hiking, scenery and a slower, more deliberate pace.
- Coastal towns and island chains for a slower, sea facing trip
- Mountain regions suited to hiking and long, scenic drives
- Historic cities rich in architecture and everyday street life
- Wildlife rich landscapes for nature focused travel
- Quieter, lesser visited regions for travellers seeking something different
Sometimes the best trip starts with a landscape you had not previously considered.
Cities with depth
Historic cities remain a reliable source of inspiration, particularly those that reward slower exploration on foot, through old quarters, markets and neighbourhoods well beyond the main sights.
We also encourage looking beyond the most obvious choices. Many regions offer smaller towns and quieter corners that provide a similarly rich experience with considerably fewer crowds.
Where to start
Whichever direction appeals to you, our destination overviews and route guides can help turn a loose idea into a concrete plan, with practical detail on timing, logistics and pacing.