KERALAN DANCE OR CUBAN CARS?

WATCH millennia-old performances of puppetry, poetry and dance in Kerala, India, including the spectacular Kathakali. Cruise through backwaters, past emerald-green tea plantations and paddy fields on a deluxe houseboat, spotting native birds and wildlife. Visit wealthy temples and spice gardens and watch the age-old Chinese fishing nets still in use in historic Cochin.

CRUISE from the historic sugar cane port of Montego Bay, Jamaica to Cuba (or vice versa), a place described by Christopher Columbus as ‘the most beautiful land human eyes have ever seen.’ Ports of call include the salsa-infused city of Santiago de Cuba, picturesque Casilda, Cienfuegos, ‘the Pearl of the South’ and the capital, Havana, a step back in automotive time with classic cars everywhere (pictured).

TOUR Corsica in a small group, experiencing stunning mountains, historic towns packed with characterful mansions, pretty fishing ports, golden beaches and glittering bays. Dip into the local culture with wine tasting and an evening of Corsican songs.

FOLLOW an incredible route through Umbria to ancient Roman ruins, well-preserved churches, historic squares, medieval fortresses, Gothic and Renaissance monuments, beautiful waterfalls and breathtaking viewpoints.

DINE in palaces in Marrakech and take a cookery lesson in an old courtyard on a small group tour of Morocco. Travel along ancient trade routes, witnessing agriculture from a bygone age, and ride a camel deep into the mystic Sahara Desert for a peaceful night in a Bedouin camp.