Turkey is one of the Top 10 travel destinations in the world. The classic Mediterranean climate, beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage bring 23 million visitors to its shores every year. Read on to discover a gem in each of the main Turkish regions.

Enjoy a week of bliss in the Indian Ocean – and bring the kids along too… writes LISA BYRNE

With its souk and ancient sights the walled city of Fez is a unique mix of old and new, says ANNABELLE THORPE Where ancient meets modern

With its melting pot of cultures and wealth of unique local produce CLARISSA HYMAN finds Cape Town a paradise for fans of fine cuisine

SIMON EDGE enjoys fine wines and bubbly company on a tasting tour of Franschhoek in the Western Cape

WHIRRING fans, high ceilings, elegant arches and Dutch furniture scattered across the highly polished tiled floors give the effortlessly elegant Amangalla hotel in Galle, Sri Lanka, its colonial grandeur, writes JANE MEMMLER

Can an all-inclusive holiday on the Red Sea live up to expectations? CAMILLA TOMINEY and her family find out

Exactly a year after it devastating earthquake the country is showing its resilient spirit. Here, two writers share experiences from recent visits, starting with ANNA PUKAS, finishing with WILL HIDE

ANDREW FRASER enjoys a cocktail of holiday bliss at the home of the Pina Colada, Puerto Rico...

SARA MACEFIELD discovers a different side to the Dominican Republic involving white-water rafting and mountain trekking