Care to meet the people that give life to Taiwan’s inspiring traditions? The Taiwan Tourism Bureau will help you appreciate the country’s Indigenous culture. Taiwanese people are believed to be the ancestor of Austronesians, who migrated to the island more than 6,000 years ago and currently make up 16 officially recognised tribes. Discover the country’s captivating history with an organised stay with an Indigenous family and experience daily life and local traditions such as weaving, cooking and farming. You can also embark on guided tours of local villages, or visit the wealth of museums, cultural centres and festivals dedicated to Taiwanese culture.
Don’t miss the Alishan National Scenic Area and the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area, which offer tea tastings, forest rail trips and cable-car rides. Travellers could win a voucher worth NT$5,000 (£130) on arrival by joining the “Lucky Draw Campaign”
Zagreb isn’t only easily accessible from the UK (just over two hours from London by plane), but the city in northwest Croatia is also a hotbed of activity throughout the year, with a variety of cultural events making it the perfect getaway for inquisitive travellers. Don’t miss Zagreb Classic, a classical music festival taking place under the stars from 21 June to 1 July, or Artupunktura, an art platform organising an array of events across Zagreb to promote arts and culture in the city. Pop into the city’s museums and galleries, attend workshops and talks, and immerse yourself in art through art installations and contemporary art performances.
If you’re thinking of planning a visit during the festive season, spread the cheer at the Advent Zagreb market (named “Best Christmas market in Europe three times in a row” by European Best Destinations), when Zagreb turns into a winter wonderland with Christmas markets, concerts and decorations. To welcome spring, attend the Festival of Lights, a dazzling display of light installations and projections that transform the city into a celebration of colours.
Dreaming of the white-sand shores and shimmering waters of the Caribbean? Palladium Hotel Group offers not one but four hotels to choose from in the sun-kissed Dominical Republic. All located in Punta Cana on the eastern tip of the island, Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts’ all-inclusive properties combine five-star amenities and pulse-raising activities, so there’s never a dull moment.
Take the adults-only TRS Turquesa Hotel, for example, and fill your day with diving, windsurfing and snorkelling (which can be booked with the help of the guest experience team) before enjoying a sumptuous meal at the property’s Indian restaurant. Meanwhile, at the Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium Bávaro Suites Resort & Spa, parents can relax by the pool while their little ones burn off steam at the on-site kids’ clubs. Finally, at the Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & Casino, guests can try their luck at the roulette table.
