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David Hockney’s pop-art works and modernist prints feature in the gallery at the core of a vast park with water features, botanical gardens and a pretty lake.

This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

Spend a peaceful afternoon relaxing in the capital\'s most popular park. Enjoy a picnic and the entertainment on offer among the perfect mix of nature and culture.

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

This wide open green space is a perfect location for relaxing amid the backdrop of Royal luxury and pomp.

Ducks swim in ponds and peacocks roam the landscaped lawns of this lush park, which features a museum, cloister and orangery. 

Admire the stunning countryside and the lake in this unique swannery initially set up by Benedictine Monks in the 11th century.

This wide open green space is a perfect location for relaxing amid the backdrop of Royal luxury and pomp.

David Hockney’s pop-art works and modernist prints feature in the gallery at the core of a vast park with water features, botanical gardens and a pretty lake.

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Go for a wander in one of the largest parks in Seville, a landscaped public space with a canal, leafy avenues, museums, water features and historic buildings.

With Lake Lucerne at your feet, appreciate the historical setting as you walk across this city’s iconic covered bridge, crooked streets and airy squares.

Athens is a city steeped in history, yet it\'s also a vibrant modern capital with world-class facilities and a seductively laid-back vibe.

This groundbreaking zoo was the first in the world to dispense with cages, and is sure to delight young and old alike.

Watch exciting shows, walk through remarkable recreated natural habitats and encounter exotic wildlife at this popular animal park. 

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Watch cheetahs running at full speed for their lunch and feed penguins and lemurs in this large nature reserve on an island.

Listen to classical music, ride a train and play a round of mini golf surrounded by 19th-century gardens and greenhouses.

Experience the charm of an English market town that’s small in size but offers big attractions, including a famous castle and racecourse, and stunning countryside.

David Hockney’s pop-art works and modernist prints feature in the gallery at the core of a vast park with water features, botanical gardens and a pretty lake.

Admire the stunning countryside and the lake in this unique swannery initially set up by Benedictine Monks in the 11th century.