Home to more than 50,000 species of plants from all corners of the globe, these world-famous gardens date back to the 18th century.
London: Kew Gardens
Pau
Béarn's elegant capital was once home to the kings and queens of Navarre, and as such, boasts a rather impressive château.
Béarn
In the shadow of the Pyrenees, lies the ancient region of Béarn. A wild, untamed land, it's an area of myths and legends, and has an otherworldly, spiritual feel.
Tokyo
A relaxing culture-filled day exploring the fast-paced megacity's Imperial Palace East Gardens and the Tokyo National Museum.
Linlithgow Palace
The birth place of Mary, Queen of Scots, is now a ruined shell filled with nooks and crannies, and makes for a great half-day trip from Edinburgh.
Edinburgh: Holyrood Palace and Abbey
One of the royal family's two residences in Scotland, Holyrood is situated in the centre of Edinburgh at the bottom of the Royal Mile.
Edinburgh Castle
Perched high atop one of Edinburgh's two dormant volcanoes, Edinburgh Castle is an impressive fortification that dominates the surrounding landscape.
Waltham Abbey
The reported burial place of Harold II, Waltham Abbey was the last abbey in England to be dissolved by Henry VIII during the reformation.
Little Old World 