Next door to Dubai and Capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi has first class beaches and excellent shopping. One of the richest cities in the world, the development of large parks and gardens and green boulevards has led some to call Abu Dhabi the Singapore of the Middle East.

Antigua is a true beach lovers paradise with 365 beaches along its expansive winding coastline. Despite its obvious tropical surroundings, the island has a very English feel with familiar sounding place names and strong ties dating back to Admiral Horatio Nelson.

An island of diverse landscapes, beautiful beaches, temples and ceremonies, Bali is home to a rich culture and one of the friendliest welcomes you will receive anywhere on the planet.

A beautiful coral island with fantastic beaches and friendly locals, Barbados offers the visitor many attractions including art, music, nightlife and history as well as some excellent restaurants. For the more adventurous, scuba diving and snorkelling is a big attraction along the coral reefs that fringe the shoreline.

Whether you stay in the city or on the beach, Dubai has so much to offer the leisure traveller. Whether you shop in the gold and silver souks, take a 4 wheel drive adventure in the desert or find a secluded beach, you will find variety is at the heart of the Dubai experience.

Grenada provides a glimpse of the Caribbean of old with an endearing rural atmosphere combined with its strong British influence. An island born from volcanic origins, Grenadas diverse landscape is one of stunning beauty with some of the best beaches in the world.

An truly unique blend of tropical rhythms and communist culture make Cuba a "must visit" destination.

First developed in the 1920s as a weekend retreat for the well-healed in Bangkok, the towns of Hua Hin and Cha Am lie side by side and offer a relaxing holiday experience.

Jamaica is one of the largest islands in the Caribbean and boasts some of the best resorts, beaches and watersports. The island however offers much much more to offer, such as exploring the lush Blue Mountains, walking up Dunns River Falls or gently floating down the Martha Brae on a bamboo raft.

Koh Lanta Yai is an island retreat where the emphasis is on rest and relaxation.

Translated as 'The Island of the Coconut Tree', Koh Samui was first visited by travellers in the 1970's and is now a favourite holiday destination for the British. A tropical paradise with great nightlife, the island still maintains an atmosphere that is distinctly local.

Gateway to the Malaysian state of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu or KK as it is known is an excellent base for a beach holiday while offering access to a plethora of activities including climbing Mount Kinabalu for a spectacular sunrise, Tungku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and a visit to the Orangutan sanctuary at Sepilok, a short flight away in Eastern Sabah.

The limestone cliffs and caves of Krabi and the surrounding areas provide a spectacular backdrop to some of Thailand's best beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea.

Located off the north-west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi is an idyllic tropical island ideal for honeymoons and romantic getaways.

A truly cosmopolitan island, Mauritius is a year-round resort with beautiful beaches and a culinary tradition all of its own.

With its beautiful beaches, modern resorts, rich cultural diversity and superb food, Penang could be described as Malaysia in microcosm.

Phuket is a hilly island on the Andaman coast with excellent beaches on its west coast where most of the resort properties can be found.

Surely one of the most romantic destinations in the World, the Seychelles provide a picture perfect tropical beach getaway stretching across the Indian Ocean, east of Kenya.

The most developed of the Red Sea resorts and a renowned diving centre, Sharm El Sheikh provides a range of accommodation and restaurants, nightlife and activities to suit most tastes and budgets.

St Kitts & Nevis only became fully independent from Britain in 1983 and are less developed in terms of tourism than many other Caribbean islands. This, however, lends itself to their barefoot charm and authentic Caribbean Island experience.

St Lucia is a lush tropical paradise and is one of the most naturally beautiful of the Caribbean islands. The islands steep coastline and reefs offer excellent snorkelling and scuba diving while the rainforests of the interior are great for hiking and bird watching. Of course, the island also possesses excellent facilities for golf, tennis, sailing, and a host of other leisure pursuits. Not to be missed is St. Lucia's Soufriere volcano, the world's only drive-in volcanic crater.

An ideal location for couples, honeymooners and scuba diving enthusiasts, The Maldives is an archipelago of over 1000 Robinson Crusoe islands with large lagoons and underwater coral gardens.

A true jewel of the Caribbean, Tobago is an unspoilt paradise brimming with natural beauty. A combination of fine beaches and rolling hills along with the oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere make Tobago an ideal Caribbean getaway.