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As of 7 October 2026, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to this destination. This page introduces…
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Syria
As of 7 October 2026, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to this destination. This page introduces…
Tanzania
Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's largest city and an important Indian Ocean port, known for markets, museums, coastal culture and its role as a transport …
Australia
Darwin is the tropical capital of Australia's Northern Territory, known for First Nations culture, Asian influences in its food, markets, museums, su…
Jordan
The Jordanian coast of the Dead Sea is known for extremely salty water, mineral mud and desert landscapes at the lowest land point on Earth.
India
Delhi is one of India's largest metropolises, where the historic neighbourhoods of Old Delhi meet broad avenues, monuments, markets, temples and mode…
Bangladesh
Dhaka is a large river city in Bangladesh, with dense urban life and Mughal heritage. The old neighbourhoods require time and well-planned transport.
Kenya
Diani Beach lies on Kenya's southern Indian Ocean coast. Sandy beaches and marine excursions meet coastal forests where the conservation organisation…
Timor-Leste
Dili, on Timor-Leste's north coast, combines city life, the sea and green hillsides. An unhurried visit offers an introduction to the young state's h…
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Direction Island is an uninhabited island in the southern atoll of the Cocos Islands, with white sand, coconut palms and a clear lagoon. Calm, shallo…
Tunisia
Djerba is an island off Tunisia's southern coast, known for sandy beaches, white houses, markets, crafts and a mixture of Mediterranean and North Afr…
Djibouti
Djibouti combines a port at the entrance to the Red Sea with neighbourhoods where African, Arab and European architectural influences meet.
Qatar
Doha is Qatar's capital on the Persian Gulf, known for modern architecture, museums, the Corniche, Souq Waqif and a rapidly growing cultural scene.
Tunisia
Douz is an oasis town in southern Tunisia on the edge of the sandy Sahara. Palm groves and dunes make it a starting point for desert experiences and …
Germany
Dresden is the capital of Saxony on the Elbe, known for Baroque architecture, museums, its reconstructed old town and picturesque waterfront areas.
United Arab Emirates
Dubai is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates and a popular destination on the Persian Gulf. Modern architecture, beaches and large shopping …
Ireland
Dublin is Ireland's capital on the River Liffey, known for historic streets, literary heritage, pubs, museums and proximity to the coast.
Croatia
Dubrovnik is a historic city on Croatia's Adriatic coast, known for its imposing city walls, old town, stone architecture and sea views.
New Zealand
Dunedin is a historic city in the southeast of New Zealand's South Island, known for Victorian and Edwardian architecture, Scottish heritage, its uni…
South Africa
Durban is a major port city on the Indian Ocean, known for warm beaches, the Golden Mile, Indian cultural influences and a subtropical climate.
Tajikistan
Dushanbe is a green city at the edge of Tajikistan’s mountains. Tree-lined avenues, parks and cultural institutions make it a good place for a relaxe…
Central African Republic
The Dzanga-Sangha protected areas lie in the south-west of the Central African Republic and form part of the transboundary Sangha Trinational complex…
Solomon Islands
East Rennell covers the southern third of the world’s largest raised coral atoll. At its centre lies brackish Lake Tegano, a former lagoon of around …
United Kingdom
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, known for its medieval Old Town, Georgian New Town, castle, hills and major cultural festivals.
Argentina
El Calafate is a tourist town in Patagonia and the main base for visits to the Perito Moreno Glacier and Los Glaciares National Park.
Tunisia
El Jem stands on the site of ancient Thysdrus in Tunisia. Its most important structure is the Roman amphitheatre from the 3rd century, a UNESCO World…
Sri Lanka
Ella is a small hill town in Sri Lanka, surrounded by tea plantations, waterfalls and green ridges.
Antigua and Barbuda
English Harbour on Antigua combines a sheltered bay with Nelson’s Dockyard. The historic naval dockyard and its associated sites are part of a UNESCO…
Iraq
As of 7 October 2026, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to this destination. This pag…
Vanuatu
Espiritu Santo is Vanuatu’s largest island, known for white beaches, crystal-clear Blue Holes, tropical forests, world-class diving and historic site…
Morocco
Essaouira is an atmospheric port city on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, known for its fortifications, white-and-blue houses, fishing harbour and long beac…
Namibia
Etosha is one of Namibia’s most important natural regions, known for its enormous salt pan, waterholes and the diverse wildlife of Etosha National Pa…
Bahamas
Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park protects a chain of islands, sandbanks, lagoons and coral reefs in the central Bahamas. Established in 1958, the park co…
Kuwait
Failaka is an island at the entrance to Kuwait Bay, where around four thousand years of settlement history overlap in a small area. Archaeological in…
Tokelau
Fakaofo is the southernmost of Tokelau’s three atolls and consists of numerous low coral islands around a large lagoon. Its main settlement, Fale, is…
Portugal
Faro is the capital of the Algarve in southern Portugal, known for its historic old town, the lagoons of Ria Formosa Natural Park and convenient acce…
Brazil
Fernando de Noronha is a remote tropical Brazilian archipelago in the Atlantic, known for clear water, protected beaches, rich marine life and excell…
Morocco
Fes is one of Morocco’s most important historical and cultural centres, known for its medieval medina, traditional crafts, madrasas, markets and hist…
San Marino
Guaita is the oldest of San Marino’s three towers and a central part of the fortifications of the historic centre on Monte Titano. The fortress, prob…
Namibia
Fish River Canyon in southern Namibia is an immense rocky gorge carved by the Fish River, known for its stark desert landscapes, viewpoints and hikes.
Italy
Florence is a historic city in Tuscany and one of the most important centres of the Italian Renaissance. It is known for its cathedral, galleries, pa…