It’s tempting to quickly peg California as the United State’s stereotypical surf state or the glamorous home of Hollywood. But let’s not forget that it’s much more multi-dimensional. For example, California is privy to nine national parks – the most of any state in the US.

While Petra is undoubtedly mesmerising, there's more to Jordan than this ancient lost city: from Roman ruins to Ottoman architecture and from Bedouin traditions to contemporary culture.

We uncover the top 24 festivals across the globe to add to every traveller's bucket list.

Germany may not be considered one of Europe’s most romantic escapes, but that’s a glaring oversight, because the idyllic storybook towns and dreamlike landscapes of Bavaria’s Romantic Road are nothing short of enchanting.

When measuring the criteria for the ideal ski destination, the remote, high-altitude town of Telluride, Colorado checks all the necessary boxes: breathtaking views, good food and stellar slopes.

Mexico’s Oaxaca state is renowned for its coastal beauty and incredible beaches, but the charming centre of Oaxaca City deserves its own spotlight as an essential travel destination.