Emperor Augustus travel tips

Puglia embodies everything that is seductive about southern Italy: rolling countryside blanketed in almond and olive groves, luridly turquoise beaches, snug whitewashed villages, and long, lazy lunches washed down with prized local vino.

The World Travel Awards celebrates the best in the tourism and hospitality industries every year. This year, travel professionals and the public selected the nominations for the best new hotels in Europe that offer the ultimate destinations for travelers.

The Amalfi Coast is the romantic star of many movies and has worked its way from the silver screen into the hearts of travelers worldwide.

The city of Córdoba, in southern Spain, has some tough competition when it comes to grabbing the attention of travelers to Andalusia. Seville has the energy of a regional capital; Malaga combines cultural highlights and a seaside location; Granada has the incomparable Alhambra; and the list could go on. For many, Córdoba has often been relegated to a brief stop en route to another destination. Those who stop and linger, however, will discover a city of countless charms and a fascinating history.

Reading this breathtaking account of the transformations of the French Riviera over the last two millenniums is like riding shotgun with a racecar driver in the Monaco Grand Prix.

Ischia (of Italy) is fantastic for an island escape. Located in the Bay of Naples, and neighbour to busy Capri — this destination is an underrated gem. Ischia is crowd-free, packed with history and close enough to Procida for some lovely island hopping. Take a closer look at Ischia with our in-depth guide.

Why visit Zadar Croatia? It’s one of the coolest places on the Adriatic. In Croatian terms, it’s improbably crowd-free. The city sunsets are memorably beautiful. And its mix of cliffs, coves and ancient Roman streets are worlds apart from Split or Dubrovnik’s cruise ship crowds. The information in this article is taken from The Rough Guide to Croatia, your essential guide for visiting Croatia.