Beguiling Bangkok

Wats and palaces, markets and shopping, traditional dancing and Thai boxing, glorious food, tuk-tuks and water taxis - Bangkok is one of the most engaging cities on the planet with an infectious, amiable energy.

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Kolkata: India's cultural hub

To Bengalis Kolkata is the proud intellectual capital of India, with an outstanding contribution to the arts, services, medicine and social reform in its past, and a rich contemporary cultural life. As the former imperial capital, Kolkata retains some of the country's most striking colonial buildings, yet at the same time it is truly an Indian city.

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Captivating Cape Town

South Africa's 'Mother City', dominated by Table Mountain and surrounded by the wild Atlantic, has unquestionably one of the most beautiful city backdrops in the world. Its surroundings are surprisingly untamed, characterized by a mountainous spine stretching and edged by rugged coast and dramatic beaches.

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New Dream Trip guides now available!

Our brand new Dream Trip series is the ultimate tool for those who want to get to the heart of a country on their holidays. Inspirational itineraries have been carefully tailored to ensure that you see the best of the destination during your trip.

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