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Visitors have marvelled at Egypt’s archaeological wonders for many centuries, ever since the Ancient Greeks visited the pyramids. Today, millions of visitors are attracted to the pyramids, temples, mosques and great monuments of the Nile Valley, as well as the stunning diving resorts of the Red Sea. Hot resorts in Egypt include Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor & Cairo.

Turkey's archaeological wonders and long Mediterranean coastline attract millions of UK holidaymakers each year. Among the top draws is Istanbul with a wealth of historic sites & vibrant culture. For the adventurous, the beauty of the Anatolian plateau, Cappadocia landscape & Hittites ruins await discovery. Turkey favourites include Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman and Izmir.

The straw donkey and sombrero image of Spain is now largely consigned to the bin - along with the paella and chips. In its place comes a sheaf of sparkling and evocative new images, as the visitor trend turns from sun-and-fun package holidays to individually tailored, more sophisticated themes. Holiday resorts in Spain include Alicante, Malaga and Reus.

The Canary Islands are Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. Despite being Spanish, they're closer to Africa than mainland Spain & it's this location that accounts for a remarkably mild climate. Most popular holidays are Gran Canaria & Tenerife. Our favourite Islands are Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Las Palmas & Arrecife.

The birthplace of European civilisation. The period from 700BC saw the rise of the city states of Athens, Corinth and Sparta The zenith was reached in the 5th century BC when Athens became the cultural & artistic centre of the Mediterranean, producing works of architecture, sculpture, drama & literature. Resorts in Greece include Athens, Chania, Rhodes, Corfu, Kos and Heraklion.

The Balearic Islands form an archipelago of islands off the coast of Spain. Mallorca is the largest of the three & over the last 30 years has become the archetypal sun, sea and sangria island beloved of British tourists. The southern coastline is built up with high-rise hotels & apartments. The Balearics offer up Ibiza, Mahon (Menorca) and Palma (Majorca).

Portugal contains enough World Heritage Sites & cultural wonders to keep any visitor busy. It's a country of astonishing diversity, idyllic weather & welcoming locals. Not to mention picture-postcard scenery with a windswept coastline, pristine beaches, cobbled streets & fairytale castles. Holiday resorts in Portugal include Faro, Lisbon, Funchal and Albufeira.

Cyprus as a destination is not just about impressively clean beaches - it also offers skiing & hiking in its voluminous mountains, charming hilltop villages & vine-blessed slopes with nearby towns where you can sample Cypriot wine. A sweep of Roman & Greek remnants scatter the island. The best regions in Cyprus include Larnaca, Paphos, Ayia Napa & Limassol.

The Maltese archipelago, situated almost at the centre of the Mediterranean, includes the islands of Malta, Gozo, Comino, Comminotto and Filfla. It has made it an important strategic base since the earliest days of navigation, and thus has been visited by many cultures. The Maltese islands have been described as one big open-air museum.

Stylish, cultured, good humoured and volatile - Italy, with its golden light, stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage has inspired poets & painters for centuries. Perhaps more than any other country, it has influenced the course of European development in culture and political thought. Popular Italy holidays include Florence, Naples, Palermo, Rome and Venice.