Monterey is a lovely seaside town on the Californian coast, with a beautiful, rugged coastline and village-like pedestrianised areas.

On the Californian coast, with the Santa Ynez Mountains as a backdrop, Santa Barbara is perfect to enjoy a few days by the beach.

LA has a bit of everything - a large city with a beach on one side and great hikes further inland. Here's my top 10 recommendations for LA

Iceland is an outdoor-lovers paradise. There is so much rugged natural beauty to explore on foot, and just a short flight from the UK.

Barcelona is one of those cities that has everything you want in a city break; great architecture, culture, shops and lively tapas bars.

The Western Algarve has a dramatic, rugged coastline and beautiful scenery. Here's how I spent two weeks in the town of Lagos.