Visit one of Holland's eight Michelin Green Star restaurants, Bolenius. Using only the finest local and sustainable ingredients, the flagship restaurant combines traditional Dutch cuisine with contemporary flair.

Spend time in the quieter side of the Jordaan area. It’s home to plant-filled streets, chic cafés and some great restaurants.

Hop onto the tram to head to Westerpark, one of the city’s largest green spaces. It’s home to many lively brewery pubs and cafés, two floating restaurants and a charming 17th-century windmill.

Uncover the founding work of the Flemish Primitives and some of Belgium's most influential modern artists in the intimate Groeninge Museum. Works range from early oil paintings by Jan van Eyck (who was active in Bruges throughout his career) to key surrealist works by René Magritte.

Bruges' Christmas festival, Winter Glow, is the perfect place to cosy up with a hot chocolate (or something stronger from the winter bar). There are pretty light trails, two Christmas markets, an ice rink and a whole host of festive events to enjoy.

Uncover the fascinating history of one of the oldest preserved medical buildings in Europe: Saint John's Hospital. The garden at the front showcase the botanical herbs once used in the adjoining apotheek.

Take a trip out to the Jardin Albert Kahn and immerse yourself in orchards, rose gardens and forests that combine French, Japanese and English garden design. They were originally created by banker Albert Kahn before the Wall Street Crash, after which he lost his bank and his fortunes – including this garden.

Visit the shop of Patrick Roger, the famous Parisian chocolatier, who takes the art of chocolate to another level. Marvel at his sculptural creations and taste some of France’s most unusually flavoured and exquisitely crafted chocolate.

Paris has no shortage of tempting shops, from independent clothing boutiques to sprawling department stores. Don't miss the opportunity to browse the bouquinistes, open-air booksellers on the banks of the Seine, or indulge at the Galeries Lafayette, the luxurious French department store.

Visit the Roman remains in Chur, open to the public (get the key from the tourism office) and covered by a shelter.

Hike to St Luzikapelle, or St Luzi’s Chapel, built into a cave about 45 minutes' walk from Chur's old town. It's a scenic spot, ideal for some peaceful reflection.

Wander around the Altstadt with its web of alleys and historic architecture. You'll find everything you need in this central hub including restaurants, bars, shops and art galleries.

Head to the outskirts of the city to visit La Vigna di Leonardo, Leonardo Da Vinci's small vineyard, which is housed in the peaceful gardens of Casa degli Atellani, a 15th-century mansion.

Milan has a long artistic tradition and there is no shortage of places to see it. From the oldest collections of Italian Masters at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana to the more modern at Galleria d’Arte Moderna as well as cutting-edge contemporary art at Fondazione Prada, there's something for all tastes in this creative and cultural city.

Spend an evening at the Teatro alla Scala – better known as La Scala. One of the world's most iconic theatres, the Neoclassical building provides a suitably graceful setting for opera and ballet performances.