New Zealand

It seems incredible, but to experience the subtropical jungle, rugged peaks, rolling countryside, active volcanoes, glaciers, sandy beaches and plunging Scandinavian-style fjords, you actually need only visit one small but action-packed country, hardly bigger than Britain.

New Zealand is an island nation of immense, unspoilt beauty, and it’s also one of the world’s best locations for outdoor sports and activities, of which there are a vast array to choose from.

Safe, modern cities dot the North and South islands, and excellent infrastructure and well-developed tourist industry combine to make this an easy and hugely rewarding country to visit.