On this charming short break, you’ll take in one of the UK’s oldest steam railways, five beautiful English country homes see the seals at Chichester harbour

Enjoy a visit to Windsor Castle and tour of its magnificent State Apartments as well as trips to Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Banqueting Hall and Westminster Abbey

Discover the joys of rural France alongside the bestselling writer, whose novel Chocolat was inspired by the region, and enjoy a charming tour of the Lot Valley, Tarn and the Haute-Garonne

Step into TV’s The Durrells on the sun-drenched Greek island with Lee Durrell, wife of the late naturalist Gerald

Country Living’s digital editor Emma-Louise Pritchard will host this new sustainable holiday at a ‘green’ villa in the heart of the Italian countryside

Discover Carcassonne's unique history with a special appearance from the author Kate Mosse, who has brought the region to life in her best-selling books

Take a magical Alpine rail journey past soaring peaks, dramatic ravines and pretty villages, plus enjoy the best of Bern, Lucerne and Interlaken

Join two culinary experts on this fascinating eight-day river cruise to discover France’s premier gastronomic region

Enjoy a canal cruise and visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens with the Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost

Attend talks and exclusive events on a cruise along the magical Danube with Dame Jenni Murray, Louis de Bernières, Victoria Hislop, Jeremy Paxman, Liz Earle and more - in association with the Henley Literary Festival

Stay in one of England’s oldest hotels and get tips on antiques shopping from the TV expert, Paul Martin, and a guided tour of Chatsworth House

Enjoy a tailor-made private tour around this fascinating island, seeing UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Buddhist temples, traditional tea plantations and wonderful wildlife, with an all-inclusive beach stay