Fiji has long been known as a destination where you don’t do much at all except swim, eat, drink and laze about the pool. So why not step out of the resort to experience something a little different?

For anyone who is anti-Dubai because of the colossal buildings, huge manmade islands and glitz and glamour, David Whitley discovers a city even the pessimists will love.

Borat didn’t do this country any favours. The real Kazakhstan is a sophisticated destination (horsemeat sausages aside), that will take you by surprise.

Blissing out in Bali is as spiritual as it is invigorating. Here, all the basics to begin planning a Bali escape of your own.