Armenia itself is a former Soviet republic, in the mountainous Caucasus region between Asia and Europe. Among the earliest Christian civilizations, it's defined by religious sites including the Greco-Roman Temple of Garni and 4th-century Etchmiadzin Cathedral, headquarters of the Armenian Church. Armenia offers a range of winter sports activities. ...

The route connecting the desert community of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile to the stunning Uyuni salt flat in southwest Bolivia has been travelled since nomadic times. Previously used by native Andeans seeking food and raw materials, Explora now offers travellers the chance to experience the immersive Travesía Atacama-Uyuni. These are noma...

Cap Maison, the luxury boutique resort and spa in Saint Lucia has become the first Relais & Châteaux Hotel on the Caribbean island. In order to be considered for membership, Cap Maison had to meet the association's criteria of excellence and outstanding cuisine, as well as sharing its core values of local focus, humanity, sharing and commitment...

The small Balkan country of Montenegro has rugged mountains, medieval villages and a narrow strip of beaches along the Adriatic. The Bay of Kotor, resembling a fjord, is dotted with coastal churches and fortified towns such as Kotor and Herceg Novi. The Durmitor National Park, home to bears and wolves, has limestone peaks, glacial lakes and the Tar...

Normandy is a region of northern France with a coastline that takes in white-chalk cliffs and WWII beachheads, including Omaha Beach, site of the D-Day landing. Just off the coast, the rocky island of Mont-Saint-Michel has a Gothic abbey. The city of Rouen, dominated by Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, is where Catholic saint Joan of Arc was execute...

​ Oliver's Travels has enhanced its ski offering in France with a selection of over 500 chalets in the French Alps. Destinations range from family-friendly alpine retreats in The Three Valleys to luxury chalets in Val d'Isere. The company is highlighting : Olivers Travels was launched in 2013, bringing together luxury villa specialists Simply Chate...