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Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

The air is clean, the water is fresh and those who spend time here welcome the relaxing environment. Travel a short distance and you’ll be back in the city.

The former gardens of Kensington Palace, where Queen Victoria was born, continue to provide a picturesque area of trees and lakes in the center of the city.

Let nostalgia take hold in a museum of children’s tales and learn about the history of boats in this pleasant lakeside commune.

Wander through a tropical world as butterflies flutter around the thick green vegetation in this mini-rainforest that’s also home to lizards, fish and other insects. 

Cannes is host of a world-famous film festival and is known for its beaches, luxury hotels and glamorous visitors.

Participate in watersports, go on a boat tour in summer or play ice hockey and enjoy family skating in winter.

Bring your childhood dreams to life at the complex devoted to the children’s books and other works at this local wonderland.

Discover thousands of exotic animals and plant species at this zoological and botanical garden located in the grounds of a former royal retreat.

Take a break from Munich’s bustling streets among the lakes, meadows and beer gardens of this oasis of calm in the centre of the city.

Combining old-world charm with modern surf chic, this unspoiled village is hugely popular with tourists, from watersports enthusiasts to walkers.

Spot deep-sea dwellers and ocean birds from around the world in this enormous and diverse aquarium, found along Lisbon’s picturesque seafront. 

Walk around the lake in the country’s largest municipality and visit the Old Towns of this region’s historic and cultural cities.

Wander through what Wordsworth described as the “loveliest spot that man hath ever found” to feel the stirring emotions of the Lake Poets.

Come to Cologne’s zoo to see rare species, birds, fish and lovely surroundings.

While Casa de Campo is a park walking on the wild side of western Madrid, its eastern counterpart, El Retiro Park, is Madrid\'s genteel, cultured take on park-life.

Discover historical buildings, sail over aquamarine waters and party on a beach at one of Hungary’s most popular vacation destinations.

Relax in this town’s charming central plaza to see the medieval structures that surround it. Take a trip to the majestic moated castle.

Rent a hut and play mini-golf with your family with a picturesque backdrop of headland cliffs, the sea and the Godrevy Lighthouse.