These voyages of discovery and wonder have been inspiring writers for generations

"Charming stone walls, cobbled stoned streets, its Gothic Town Hall and people dressed in medieval costumes give you a feeling you travelled back to the Middle Ages."

Discover why river cruises are one of our favourite ways to explore the world.

"It doesn’t matter if you love history or not or if you love churches or not, or if you don’t even get the Russian black sense of humor, Russia is a great country."

"Excursions allowed me to learn about Southern Spanish culture and the regions eclectic history including its Moorish, Jewish and Christian influences."

Great literature makes great travel inspiration, and the Man Booker International Prize is the epitome of great literature.

"Uzbekistan – enigmatic, breathtaking and awe-inspiring"

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less travelled by; And that has made all the difference.” Robert Frost

"The travel experts at Jules Verne have pulled together this list of some of our favourite destinations and tours for those wishing to try some of the best produce the world has to offer."

"Visit the 'home of Inspector Montalbano' at Punta Secca; a picture perfect setting for the series of Inspector Montalbano"

"From Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, to Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night, iconic artworks have not only influenced our culture, but also literally changed the way we see the world."

"Waking up in the morning and looking out onto a completely new view was a novel experience for me, and one of the benefits of cruising in this destination."

The beautiful island of Sicily is one of our most popular destinations, and with good reason.