Discover the medieval centres of Eastern Europe’s Baltic countries, where stone-block castles and cobblestoned streets mingle with modern conveniences. ​

Do cruise-boat crowds and mid-summer masses taint your holiday plans? Relax and find more locals than tourists in these three destinations.

After travelling through over seventy countries, these four standout places remain hard to forget.

What makes a place great:
Friendly staff can have a massive impact on how well I enjoy a place. Setting and activities available can also elevate locations to a top pick. Lastly, cleanliness is a fundamental quality for me; a lack thereof knocks a hotel out of consideration.