With its golden palaces and tranquil gardens where peacocks like to strut, there is a sense of grandeur and magic to Jaipur that is unparalleled in India. The Rajasthani capital is steeped in history and culture, and the splendours of its past come to life everywhere you turn. Dubbed the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used throughout its ancient walled town, this city unashamedly conjures a sense of flamboyance and celebration...
On the south-west tip of India, lapped by the shores of the Arabian Sea and fringed with palm trees lies Goa. After the colourful chaos and assault on the senses which the rest of the country delivers at full force, arriving at this relaxed enclave with kilometres of golden sand beaches is a beloved escape.