TOM MORGAN takes the Canterbury trail to pay homage to St Thomas and discovers some heavenly dining

From the pearls of the Adriatic to the palaces of Rajasthan, there are some wondrous sights waiting to be discovered on an escorted tour, says ANDREW EAMES

TRAVEL to India and be surprised by what you find in Mumbai, the city which made Slumdog Millionaire an Oscar winning movie.

IF you go down to the woods in Lithuania’s Zemaitija National Park you’re in for a big surprise. You can take in the fresh country air or sit by one of the many beautiful lakes.

FROM former staunch communist strongholds to the two latest members of the EU, Bulgaria and Romania have a lot to offer.

A STROLL in the sewers isn’t a normal tourist attraction – unless they are those of Vienna, immortalised in The Third Man. Cate Hope sees the underside of Austria’s capital.

PAUL GOGARTY offers a taste of what people may see offshore on a whale-spotting expedition to New Zealand.

MORE than 100 years ago, artist Paul Gauguin brought fame to the remote islands of French Polynesia. Jill Hartley retraces his steps to the land that so inspired him.

THE Cook Islands comprise an archipelago of some 15 islets, mainly of volcanic origin, scattered over an area the size of India and set in the South Pacific.

If you are planning the long-promised vacation Down Under, there are some experiences you shouldn't miss.