The smallest and most westerly of the Canary Islands, El Hierro was once considered the end of the world but now is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Geopark with crystal clear waters and over 500…

Kyushu is the third largest island in Japan and the most south-westerly. At its centre is Mount Aso, one of the largest active volcanoes in the world. The seismic activity means that there are hot…

Just because the lush, seafront city of Alcudia is a mere 24 square miles (60 square kilometres) that has no bearing on how much this lovely port and ancient city on the island’s nether region,…

A myriad of hotels is due to open throughout 2020 in the US ranging from ultra-luxurious new spa hotels in New York City to glamping retreats on the doorstep of America’s most beautiful national parks.…

Hunan is a landlocked province in the south-central part of the country, surrounded by mountains, with the fertile Yangtze River to the north. This is picture-book rural China, a major agricultural centre for thousands of…

Having walked for hours without seeing a soul, it almost came as a surprise when we spotted a couple heading towards us from across the Rhine Valley. “It’s so nice to see young international tourists…

  In the summer, Norwegians take their holidays on the south coast, rambling in the forests, strolling up hills, swimming in tiny lakes and exploring the islands. At the beginning of October, it’s still warm,…

I’m travelling between Beijing and Shanghai, a 1,318 km journey down the Eastern coast of China, the first leg of Rail Discoveries’ 13-day escorted group tour. I dip my chopsticks into the plastic tray containing…