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About the destination: Madrid has a rhythm all its own: The dry air of the Castilian plain crackles with its cosmopolitan crowds. If the illuminated shop windows along the Gran Vía, and the unyielding elegance of Paseo de la Castellana are overwhelming, retreat to Old Madrid. Its maze of side streets south of Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol are what make the real Madrid. Spend half a day in the Prado Museum, then sit to rest on the steps leading down to the lake in lush Retiro Park. The city begins to come alive as soon as the sun sets. Madrid claims to have the highest number of bars per person of any European city. Madrid is bustling with cultural events all year round. After a concert, play or film, you can choose from literally hundreds of tapas bars and an endless array of nightspots. Madrid successfully blends its cosmopolitan sophistication with its most treasured local traditions, the result is fascinating to explore.

About the destination: Paris, located on the river Seine, is the capital and biggest city in France. It's one of the most iconic cities in the world and is considered one of the most beautiful and romantic cities, so much so that it's been nicknamed the City of Love. Paris offers historical sights, monuments, a pleasant atmosphere, lovely cafés, parks and museums to satisfy any traveller. A large part of this City of Light, including the River Seine, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is home to some of the greatest old buildings in the world such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, the Arc de Triomphe, Palace of Versailles, the Moulin Rouge or the Hotel des Invalides. There's no end to the list of things you have to see in this city, but the Louvre, one of the finest museums in the world of art and culture, should not be missed. Paris remains hugely influential in the realms of art and design and is home to some of the most impressive modern buildings such as La Défense, the Centre Pompidou, the Arab World Institute or the Stade de France. Paris is a city of immense vitality and beauty and it's an amazing and fascinating destination. With its history and architectural heritage, Paris is the city everyone wants to see.

About the destination: Of all the European capitals, London resonates most profoundly in the minds of travellers. We soak up London before we even realise it exists and when we finally approach the city, it doesn't let us down. There are the red double-deckers, the bobbies and stoic guards at Buckingham, Westminster Abbey, and the chimes of Big Ben, sounding familiar, as we've heard them before. We see these things with a sense of satisfaction. Yet there's plenty to surprise. London isn't quaint. London isn't a museum, though you could spend all your time hopping from one to the next. It's a bustling, urban sprawl, with traffic jams, shops, and a remarkable international population. Visit the many monuments with nearly a millennium's worth of history, from Chaucer's grave to the pub where the captain of the Mayflower had a pint to Piccadilly Circus, one of London’s most snapped sights. But don’t overlook modern London, with its intensely active theatres, international cuisine, political protests, the latest in music and fashion, punks and peers, and everyone in between. In 1777, writer Samuel Johnson said when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, and the phrase still rings true. There's something different to experience every day in London.

About the destination: Situated on the banks of the river Yamuna and in the northern part of the country, Delhi is the capital city of India and the home of the Government. Delhi is a massive, chaotic city, full of contrasts. While Delhi embodies modern India in many ways, due to its extensive history, it boasts numerous ancient and medieval monuments, archaeological sites and significant remains, and is considered one of the oldest existing cities in the world. Delhi is split between the narrow, overcrowded lanes of Old Delhi, including its main street Chandni Chowk, where little has changed in recent times, and the broad, clean tree-lined streets of New Delhi. The government and its offices are located in New Delhi, the official capital, while most of its historic neighbourhoods and monuments are in Old Delhi. Delhi has inherited an astonishing number of magnificent monuments from various architectural periods and it's a delight to wander around this captivating metropolis. However, the main tourist attractions not to be missed are the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub complex, the National Museum, the largest mosque in India Jama Masjid, the India Gate, Gandhi Smriti, Lodi Gardens and the Lotus Temple. Mysterious and enchanting, Delhi is today a bustling cosmopolitan city with trendy lounge bars, themed restaurants, nice shops and everything you would expect from a modern capital city. Delhi is a city of the present and future, but it is deeply rooted in history and has a lot to show for it.