An odd-looking pear-shaped with a thin top, Colombia is perhaps the only country in South America whose beaches are lapped by both the Atlantic and the Pacific. Colombia borders Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador and the Panama.

Wedged between Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the south, and the Caribbean to the north, it is cut across by the Andes mountain chain running across the American continent. The diverse geography divides its territory into five broad regions, the Amazonian, Andean, Atlantic, Orinoquian and the Pacific.

Colombia is incredibly diverse in its climate ranging from rainforests to snow covered peaks, to deserts, flatlands, forests and several others.

'There is no island that is more beautiful in the world' exclaimed Christopher Columbus, when he arrived on the Dominican Republic in 1492. A paradise to discover, Dominican Republic boasts of golden sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters and mysterious lush valleys, whispering majestic tall mountains and above all, wonderful and friendly people.

Lying in the same waters as Cuba and Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic takes up the eastern two thirds of the island it shares with Haiti. A vacation to the Dominican Republic promises to be a mix of caves with lush interiors, with the lore of pirates and Victorian gingerbread houses, and a 900 miles coastline!

As a popular holiday destination, Seychelles has exotic hideaways with its granite islands offering something exceptional to the adventure tourist. Try to visit more than an island during your stay, to experience the entire dimension of the stunning iconic desert beaches. With plenty of ferry services, domestic flights and even heli-hops, vacations in Seychelles are not out of the way.

This other worldly archipelago in the Indian Ocean consists of 115 islands and a total population of 81000. Seychelles is the second largest island in the world, with divine flora and fauna. Some of the plants grow nowhere else in the whole world, even within the Seychelles. Seychelles is less mountainous with its highest point only at 370 meters.

Located in the north west of the United States of America, Montana is America's fourth largest state and one of the most naturally beautiful ones. Montana is known for its mountain ranges and wildlife. In fact the name 'Montana' is derives from the Spanish word for mountain.

Vast natural and wildlife reserves, low population density, clean fresh air and an all-round back to nature feeling is what welcomes you when you choose to visit 'The Land of the Shining Mountains'. The scenery and culture are stunning and perhaps the best time to soak in all of nature's riches is the summer.

The specialty of San Juan Puerto Rico is its appeal to tourists of different genres - a traveler who is drawn towards places crammed with century’s old history and culture or one who can sense the melody in nature, the mountains, rivers, waterfalls and the greenery.

If you are looking to unwind at a winter resort this festive season, choose one that offers value for money facilities. When looking for a winter resort, choose a resort that best suits you rather than the best resort. A winter ski resort offers a ski area and all necessary facilities to make it a destination resort. Facilities include accommodation and all other vital requirements; these facilities are located close to the ski area.

Nestled high in the Pyrenees, Soldeu may not be Andorra's most attractive or popular holiday ski resort, but it's a great place for family holidays and provides excellent value for money for travellers on a tight budget. It's renowned for being cheerful and family orientated, and is rated as one of the best places in Europe for beginner skiers. The village is located in the greater Grandvalira region, which incorporates neighbouring Pas de La Casa and has four other resort bases in the eastern half of Andorra. During the summer months, Soldeu is a popular destination for hiking, mountain climbing and even white water rafting, while during the winter months the pistes below Pic d'Encampadana are covered in snow providing perfect conditions for skiers, snowboarders and those who just enjoy the beauty of the frosted Pyrenees peaks.

Among Austrian holiday resorts, Kitzbühel is the most commercial, glamorous and expensive. The beautiful alpine town of Kitzbühel, which dates back to the 9th century, has remained fairly unspoilt; in the winter holiday season you will hear the jingle of bells as a horse-drawn sleigh is pulled through Kitzbühel's cobbled, traffic-free town centre. There is an extensive and varied skiing area offering excellent skiing and snowboarding, both on and off-piste, but be prepared for a lack of snow in places. Due to Kitzbühel's low altitude, the lower slopes are rarely open. If the skiing doesn't tire you out while on holiday in Kitzbühel, the nightlife certainly will. The atmosphere is bright, boisterous and fun and doesn't stop till the not-quite-so-early hours. Kitzbühel is also Austria's winter entertainment capital and attracts performers from all over the continent throughout the holiday season.

St Anton is a top holiday resort destination for British skiers and snowboarders, attracted by both the first-class skiing and the beer-fuelled après-ski sessions. Along with its neighbours, Lech and Zürs (only a short bus ride away), St Anton offers extensive skiing for intermediate and advanced skiers but is possibly not the best choice for beginners or non-skiers on holiday as lower slopes can get crowded and there are not many off-slope facilities. The St Anton holiday resort, which sprawls along the bottom of a narrow valley, is a haven for ski-bums attracted by the excellent off-piste runs - the best Austria has to offer. St Anton's south-facing slopes can get slushy by the end of the day, particularly in spring, and partly for this reason the collection of bars on the slopes above St Anton get packed by around 3pm.

Time and again the holiday hub of Vail is ranked among the top ski destinations on the continent, the most visited ski resort in America and known to be one of the world's premier winter holiday destinations. With the largest single mountain ski area in North America it offers miles of ski terrain and the opportunity to choose a different descent every time.