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Before the tea plantations in Darjeeling, there was little worth seeing there, but when the tea industry took off it all changed.

Langkawi offers turquoise waters that lap onto long stretches of beaches and against vast jungle-topped limestone cliffs.

Helsinki is a very walkable city and has long reigned as one of Europe’s top design capitals. Here’s what you can do in just 24 hours.

Many visitors breeze right on through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s somewhat ramshackle capital, but rich rewards await those who delve deeper into the melee.

Newport Beach on the Californian Riviera may be by the seaside but it is as far away from a budget bucket and spades brigade as can be.

If you think San Francisco is only about its bright and breezy harbour, its world famous bridge and a history based on the gold rush of 1849 then go explore.

Spain's vibrant capital city, Madrid, has undergone a major face lift in recent years. Debbi Christophers reports.

Dresden’s 800 year history is peppered with tragedy, but the Saxony capital has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes to become one of Germany’s most beautiful and prosperous cities.

If you don't want to miss the gorgeously ramshackled 16th century buildings that sit alongside posh architecture or the iconic American classic cars, get to Havana now. Within 10 years the crowds will have swelled, the streets will be filled with guided groups and the joy of discovery will be elusive.

With around 300 days of glorious sunshine, a spectacular blend of traditional and avant-garde architecture, plus fabulous local cuisine, Valencia is fast becoming the capital of the weekend break.