There's much more to Barry Island than Gavin and Stacey. The island, which boasts sandy beaches, grassy headlands and hidden coves is a fantastic place for a Sunday stroll.
Barry Island
Sintra: Pena Palace
High in the hills overlooking Sintra, you'll find the kitsch, brightly painted Pena Palace. It's a magnificent, romantic building surrounded by 85 hectares of gardens.
Bergerac
Sitting on the banks of the Dordogne, Bergerac has a long and turbulent history and a very attractive medieval centre.
Southerndown
Nestled in the shadows of the golden yellow limestone and shale cliffs of Wales's ancient Jurassic coastline, the sandy beach of Dunraven Bay only emerges when the tide is out.
Bern
Charming, characterful and picturesque, Switzerland's underrated capital boasts eye-catching architecture, fascinating sights, scenic views, unusual shops and hip cafés.
Basel
A cultural behemoth home to 50 museums and delightful architecture, this historic Swiss city is also the resting place of the humanist and scholar Erasmus.
Edinburgh: Arthur’s Seat
Beside Holyrood Palace in the centre of Edinburgh, you'll find Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano that makes for a great hike and offers superb views of the city.
Edinburgh
Home to two dormant volcanoes, Edinburgh is a hilly, delightful city steeped in history. Its narrow medieval alleyways and beautiful grey stone buildings have a mystical, enchanting charm.
Pen y Fan
Standing at 886m tall in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), Pen y Fan is the highest mountain in south Wales.
Little Old World 