Walkers can discover the countryside of some of Britain’s literary heroes and historical legends on a self guided walking holiday with Sherpa Expeditions. From the gently rolling hills of the Cotswolds to the wild and rugged landscape of the Scottish highlands, there are graded walks to suit all levels.

The latest cutting edge stores and designer boutiques are featured in a new guide from Visit London. “Shop London” is a free, pocket sized guide giving a breakdown of London’s shopping regions and helping shoppers to navigate London’s diverse shopping opportunities.

A Regency villa in North Wales which was once home to the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley has been transformed into a small country house hotel, opening on March 21.

England’s gardens are always a feast for the senses, but this year they are blooming in more ways than ever, with a host of exhibitions, sculpture trails and other events – plus some of Europe’s most popular flower shows are eagerly awaited. Here are some of the 2005 highlights.

A new brochure from Suffolk describes why the county should be first choice when it comes to short breaks. Choose Suffolk welcomes visitors to pretty villages, castles and windmills, wide open skies, peaceful countryside and heritage coast - all of which are to be found within its borders.

On a cold winter day there is nothing nicer than nestling down in a big armchair with a book and a cup of coffee or tea. Budapest now has several bookshops which offer just this service for visitors. Right in the center of the city, on the great boulevard of Andrassy ut, you will find the Irok Boltja (Writers Bookshop).

The recent movie release "Finding Neverland", starring Johnny Depp and depicting Scottish "Peter Pan" creator J.M. Barrie (1860-1937), has led the Angus and Dundee tourist board to invite fans to take a journey through his life.

Vienna’s Old Town is transformed into a giant party arena on 31 December. Top-class entertainment is guaranteed along the route of the New Year’s Eve trail which winds its way through the narrow streets, and is lined by over 80 different catering stands and a dozen music stages.