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Prague presents itself to you as a changeable city, which likes to alternate styles: it is romantic and successful, ancient and modern, but above all it is a city that is cosmopolitan.

The Old Town Hall with the famous Prague Astronomical Clock. Cafes enticing you to come and have a seat, boutiques and sight-seeing cruises on the Vltava. The Gothic Charles Bridge and Church of St. Nicholas in the Lesser Town, the most beautiful Baroque church in Prague.

Among our favourite holidays in France are the beaches of Corsica and Ile de Ré. You can go cycling in the French countryside, take a cooking course or spend a few days in Paris.

In the French Alps you can ski on a budget, or with the family, and the mountains also make a great destination in summer. You can rent a French chateau and even in winter you’ll find long days of sunshine on the Cote d’Azur, where you can enjoy the timeless beauty of Nice.

Spain has long been a favourite of British holidaymakers, and it remains number one holiday destination. In particular, the Balearic islands of Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca are perennial big-hitters, along with Canary Islands such as Tenerife and the beautiful lesser-known La Gomera and La Palma. Other great beach destinations on the mainland include the Costa de la Luz and Catalonia.

Holidays in Greece are all about simplicity. Despite the recent economic crisis, it is the whitewashed villas, the friendly tavernas, the hot sun and blue seas that keep us coming back year after year. Even Greek food is a masterpiece of simplicity, both traditional and healthy.

It is the islands that attract the most visitors. Corfu’s villas never lose their appeal. If you’re looking for the quintessential small Greek island, Paxos, which has no airport and is a great place for lazy days, boat trips and lovely villas.Santorini is the largest and arguably the most interesting of the islands.

The UK’s most popular tourist destinations include London, Devon and Cornwall, the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, East Anglia and Scotland.

In the English countryside you can rent a Downton Abbey-style historic house sleeping 6 – 60 people. Perfect for birthdays or anniversaries.

In Scotland you could stay in a picturesque cottage, take a whisky tour, ride a steam train on the West Highland Line or take a tour of Mull to see minke whales, otters, seals and porpoises.

With its endless Aegean coastline, Turkey has some of Europe’s finest beaches, many of which remain relatively unspoilt. And you’re rarely far from a magnificent Roman ruin or majestic mosque. Although most summer sun seekers head straight to the coast, a short break in Istanbul should not be missed, ideally in spring or autumn.

Thailand, the Land of Smiles, continues its meteoric rise from backpacker's haven to mainstream holiday favourite. The appeal is obvious: beautiful countryside and beaches, great food, friendly people and low prices.

It’s the islands that attract the most attention, however, with Phuket bringing in most visitors. Most of its hotels are world class. Not far away, in the Gulf of Siam, the idyllic island of Koh Samui has some delightful small luxury hotels, and its neighbour Koh Phangan is on the up.

It’s difficult to know where to start with the historic treasures that Egypt boasts, but a great way to explore them is on a Nile Cruise. Float in luxury between the temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and the great dam at Aswan.

The capital Cairo is home to the Egyptian Museum where you can see King Tutankhamun’s solid gold death mask, and just outside the city are the iconic pyramids and Sphinx.

Love beaches? Hawaii is stunning whether you opt for an island-hopping tour, a small ship cruise or a relaxing stay in stunning Kauai. Florida is easy to reach from the UK: Orlando is the big draw, but you can drive to Key West or find luxury hotels in Miami and the Keys.