Visit Eilat

Visit Jerusalem, a historic city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Explore the Old City's Western Wall (a remnant of the Second Temple), walk the Via Dolorosa (the path Jesus is believed to have taken to his crucifixion), and see the Dome of the Rock (an iconic Islamic shrine with a golden dome). Discover the Israel Museum (home to the Dead Sea Scrolls) and Mahane Yehuda Market (a bustling spot for local food and culture).

Visit Haifa, a coastal city in northern Israel. Explore the Baha'i Gardens (a UNESCO World Heritage site with terraced gardens and the Shrine of the Bab), stroll through the German Colony (historic Templer district with cafes and boutiques), and visit the Stella Maris Monastery (Carmelite monastery with views over the Mediterranean).

Ancient desert city of windcatchers.

Vietnam’s beach resort capital — a long city beach, island snorkelling trips and Cham towers on the hill.

Laid-back pair of jungle islands with clear water and cheap beachfront snorkelling.

Granite-boulder islands in the Andaman Sea with some of Thailand’s clearest water and best coral.

Three tiny car-free islands off Lombok — turtles, reef bars and no traffic at all.

Ras Mohammed’s coral walls and the Thistlegorm wreck, with visibility so clear the reef looks lit from within.