【推荐1】Spain is a country that continues to surprise and let us tell you it’s not all sunbathing and shopping! We’re outlining our top 3 reasons to discover Spain along with our holiday suggestions to help you make up your mind.

From the dramatic, imposing mountains to the countless glistening beaches that dot its coastlines, Spain is a country full of natural beauty and inspiring landscapes. If breath-taking views and unique scenery captures your attention then our top suggestion is to experience a holiday to Tenerife where you can enjoy the inspiring its volcanic views and panoramic scenery. The largest of the Canary Islands, just south of Spain, Tenerife has a rugged, volcanic landscape as well as over 200 miles of coastline boasting a huge variety of flora and fauna.

Did you know that Spain has over 5,000 miles of coastline and thousands of beaches? Wherever you go, you are never far from a beach. From undiscovered, hidden alcoves to popular tourist resorts, there’s a beach for everyone and with over 300 days of sunshine each year you’re guaranteed the weather to enjoy them! This beautiful country also has the most blue flag beaches in the world so now you’ve no excuse! With thousands of beaches to choose from, where will you go?

For many people, one of the highlights of Spain is, of course, the amazing food on offer. The country’s vibrant cities offer up Michelin-starred restaurants and lively tapas bars, while small-town cafés and restaurants offer up traditional dishes such as paella, seafood stew, and chorizo, made with love from family recipes.

Spanish cuisine is known for being delicious, healthy, and full of flavour, so there are many unique dishes available that will tempt your taste buds. If we’ve made you hungry, then you should take a holiday to Costa Brava, a Spanish foodie destination that should not be missed!

【推荐3】The world is full of cheap vacation spots. Here are my favorite cheap places to travel to help you plan your next affordable adventure:

Thailand

Thailand is incredible. It’s also super. affordable. With a tourist trail going back decades, Thailand is the heart of backpacking in Southeast Asia, and you can get by on between $30-35 per day thanks to cheap guesthouses, budget street food (which can be found for as little as $1 !), local buses, and the many cheap and free attractions. However, even at the price, Thailand is still one of the most bargain-friendly destinations in the world and should not be skipped!

Cambodia

It’s affordable and beautiful, and the locals are incredibly hospitable. You can get a private, air-conditioned room for $25, street food for S2-5 and transportation across the entire country for $20-25. If you are spending close to $50 per day, you are living large. Cambodia is cheaper than popular Thailand but just as beautiful and filled with some of the nicest people in the world. Plus, it’s home to the incredible Angkor Wat .

Portugal

It is a country with beautiful beaches, stunning seaside cliffs, delicious food, friendly locals, and historic cities all at bargain prices. Portugal has become a lot more popular and crowded in recent years and Lisbon has become especially expensive as people move there and drive up prices. It’s a great place after all! However, once you get outside of Lisbon, prices are still relatively cheap compared to the rest of Western Europe. Expect to get by on S45-60 per day if you’re a budget backpacker.

Georgia

Georgia has everything 1 need in a destination: it’s cheap, has delicious food and wine, offers incredible hikes and mountain scenery without huge numbers of tourists. You can get by on next to nothing here too, with budget travelers spending as little as $25 per day. Beer is around $2, a week’s worth of groceries costs around $25-30, and most museums and historic sites cost just $2-3.

【推荐1】Are you seeking adventures in the Alps this summer? These new guidebooks will help you explore the unique natural beauty of the great mountains.

Great Escapes by Angelika Taschen

Price: £40

Angelika Taschen follows the footsteps of 18th-century travelers and visit the Alps’ historic places ranging from ancient hotels to mountain camps. These include Schatzalp in Davos and Camp du Montenvers high above Chamonix, where mountain climbers stayed overnight more than 140 years ago.

A Natural Companion by Jim Langley and Paul Gannon

Price: £20

A detailed guide to the geology (地质) and flowers of the Alps by science-focused authors Jim Langley and Paul Gannon, it not only shows, with photographs and maps, where to find those unique flowers and plants but also explains how the mountains are formed.

Wild Swimming by Hansjörg Ransmayr

Price: £19

Discover more than 150 “secret” bathing and swimming spots from family-friendly waterfalls to mountaintop challenges for true adventurers. Offering detailed descriptions and tips on safety and access, this guide includes inspiration for places to picnic by beautiful forest lakes, the chance to swim in the icy waters of an underground lake set at an altitude of 10,500ft.

High Mountains in Motion by Andreas Fischer

Price: £30

The Alps are a place of high drama—extrene weathers, changing seasons, snowstorms that contrast with times of peace. An experienced photographer of the Alps, Andreas Fischer brings together the best of his collection, showing the breath-taking beauty of the mountain range as climate change increasingly disrupts the region’s natural cycle, with informative texts and inspiring travel tips by mountain experts.

【推荐3】There's so much to see in London, it's hard to know where to start. We've put together some of the city' s most famous landmarks and attractions.

Explore the city on foot, by bike or by boat and enjoy the fresh air.

There is a wealth of useful information available online. For more ideas and suggested itineraries for the perfect day out try:

VisitLondon www.visitlondon.com

VisitBritain www.visitbritain.com

Visit www.visitbritainshop.com to pre-buy tickets for London and UK-wide attractions, sightseeing tours, shows, events and more in your local language and currency.

Southbank walking tour

This self-guided walk along the southern bank of the River Thames explores one of the liveliest areas of central London.

How to get there:

Travel by bus or tube to Waterloo and walk to the Southbank or take the River Bus to Embankment Pier and walk across Hungerford Bridge.

At the end of the walk, cross Tower Bridge and return to central London from the north side of river via Tower Hill Tube Station on the District or Circle Line, or on a route 15 bus to Aldwych/Somerset House.

Southbank

Major theatre, concert and arts centre with a lively series of events.

Gabriel's Wharf

Home to a fascinating mix of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

Oxo Tower

Design-led boutiques and eighth floor riverside dining with impressive views.

Global Theatre

A reconstruction of Shakespeare's original Global Theatre.

Tate Modern and Millennium Bridge

A world-famous collection of art in style.

The Clink

A museum built on the site of one of England’s oldest and most infamous prisons.

The Golden Hinde

A full-sized model of Sir Francis Drake's ship.

Borough Market

A must-see market for any food lover.

Southwark Cathedral

Located by the River Thames,this is London's oldest cathedral.

Tower Bridge

One of the world's best recognized bridges.

For more routes, visit our online journey planner tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner.