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Landon is from Australia. He’s 24 and he’s studying archaeology at university. Landon wants a holiday with lots of local history and culture ..... and a few sandy beaches to relax. He hates crowds and noise.

Visit: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

It sounds like a lot of travelling, but there’s so much to see!. Fly into Bangkok and spend a few days visiting the beautiful floating markets, the Old City and, of course, the Grand Palace - the historic heart of Thailand. With its temples, halls and extraordinary architecture, it’s a must-see!.

Then travel overland to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex which contains the largest religious building in the world. About 500 years ago, Angkor Wat was mysteriously abandoned and only rediscovered 150 years ago.

After that, fly to Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam. Thousands of tiny islands seem to float in the blue waters of the way. Some people call it the Eighth Wonder of the World. There’s certainly nowhere quite like it.

Avoid: The ‘party islands’ like Koh Samui.

With their ‘full moon’ parties these are great for some people, but not for people like you who hate noise!

Valentina is from Chile. She’s 27 years old and she loves shopping and sun. She wants to go somewhere special in January or February.

Visit: Dubai

It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and it’s also one of the best for shopping. What other city has an annual shopping festival? It’s a long flight from Valentina, over 17 hours from Santiago, but is she has a couple of weeks to spare, she’ll find that cosmopolitan Dubai is right up her street.

The weather makes it too hot to talk outside for much of the year (though it should be fine in January) so shopping malls are one way to escape the heat. Dubai Mall, for example, has over 1,200 shops - more than some small cities. And just like small cities, some of its malls have theatres, art galleries and even indoor ski slopes.

If all this seems a bit too artificial, Valentina could try the Dubai ‘souks’, which are a kind of traditional market. They aren’t quite as beautiful as the bazaars in Turkey and Morocco, but they’re worth visiting anyway. It’s where the locals go and it’s a good place to learn to haggle and pick up some bargains.

Avoid: Most of Europe.

Cities like Edinburgh, London, Paris and Berlin are great for shopping, but there’s not much chance of seeing the sun in January or February!

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Angkor Wat was abandoned 150 years ago.

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Landon is from Australia. He’s 24 and he’s studying archaeology at university. Landon wants a holiday with lots of local history and culture ..... and a few sandy beaches to relax. He hates crowds and noise.

Visit: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

It sounds like a lot of travelling, but there’s so much to see!. Fly into Bangkok and spend a few days visiting the beautiful floating markets, the Old City and, of course, the Grand Palace - the historic heart of Thailand. With its temples, halls and extraordinary architecture, it’s a must-see!.

Then travel overland to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex which contains the largest religious building in the world. About 500 years ago, Angkor Wat was mysteriously abandoned and only rediscovered 150 years ago.

After that, fly to Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam. Thousands of tiny islands seem to float in the blue waters of the way. Some people call it the Eighth Wonder of the World. There’s certainly nowhere quite like it.

Avoid: The ‘party islands’ like Koh Samui.

With their ‘full moon’ parties these are great for some people, but not for people like you who hate noise!

Valentina is from Chile. She’s 27 years old and she loves shopping and sun. She wants to go somewhere special in January or February.

Visit: Dubai

It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and it’s also one of the best for shopping. What other city has an annual shopping festival? It’s a long flight from Valentina, over 17 hours from Santiago, but is she has a couple of weeks to spare, she’ll find that cosmopolitan Dubai is right up her street.

The weather makes it too hot to talk outside for much of the year (though it should be fine in January) so shopping malls are one way to escape the heat. Dubai Mall, for example, has over 1,200 shops - more than some small cities. And just like small cities, some of its malls have theatres, art galleries and even indoor ski slopes.

If all this seems a bit too artificial, Valentina could try the Dubai ‘souks’, which are a kind of traditional market. They aren’t quite as beautiful as the bazaars in Turkey and Morocco, but they’re worth visiting anyway. It’s where the locals go and it’s a good place to learn to haggle and pick up some bargains.

Avoid: Most of Europe.

Cities like Edinburgh, London, Paris and Berlin are great for shopping, but there’s not much chance of seeing the sun in January or February!

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Halong Bay is in the south of Vietnam.

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Landon is from Australia. He’s 24 and he’s studying archaeology at university. Landon wants a holiday with lots of local history and culture ..... and a few sandy beaches to relax. He hates crowds and noise.

Visit: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

It sounds like a lot of travelling, but there’s so much to see!. Fly into Bangkok and spend a few days visiting the beautiful floating markets, the Old City and, of course, the Grand Palace - the historic heart of Thailand. With its temples, halls and extraordinary architecture, it’s a must-see!.

Then travel overland to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex which contains the largest religious building in the world. About 500 years ago, Angkor Wat was mysteriously abandoned and only rediscovered 150 years ago.

After that, fly to Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam. Thousands of tiny islands seem to float in the blue waters of the way. Some people call it the Eighth Wonder of the World. There’s certainly nowhere quite like it.

Avoid: The ‘party islands’ like Koh Samui.

With their ‘full moon’ parties these are great for some people, but not for people like you who hate noise!

Valentina is from Chile. She’s 27 years old and she loves shopping and sun. She wants to go somewhere special in January or February.

Visit: Dubai

It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and it’s also one of the best for shopping. What other city has an annual shopping festival? It’s a long flight from Valentina, over 17 hours from Santiago, but is she has a couple of weeks to spare, she’ll find that cosmopolitan Dubai is right up her street.

The weather makes it too hot to talk outside for much of the year (though it should be fine in January) so shopping malls are one way to escape the heat. Dubai Mall, for example, has over 1,200 shops - more than some small cities. And just like small cities, some of its malls have theatres, art galleries and even indoor ski slopes.

If all this seems a bit too artificial, Valentina could try the Dubai ‘souks’, which are a kind of traditional market. They aren’t quite as beautiful as the bazaars in Turkey and Morocco, but they’re worth visiting anyway. It’s where the locals go and it’s a good place to learn to haggle and pick up some bargains.

Avoid: Most of Europe.

Cities like Edinburgh, London, Paris and Berlin are great for shopping, but there’s not much chance of seeing the sun in January or February!

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Koh Samui is an ideal destination for Landon.

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Landon is from Australia. He’s 24 and he’s studying archaeology at university. Landon wants a holiday with lots of local history and culture ..... and a few sandy beaches to relax. He hates crowds and noise.

Visit: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

It sounds like a lot of travelling, but there’s so much to see!. Fly into Bangkok and spend a few days visiting the beautiful floating markets, the Old City and, of course, the Grand Palace - the historic heart of Thailand. With its temples, halls and extraordinary architecture, it’s a must-see!.

Then travel overland to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex which contains the largest religious building in the world. About 500 years ago, Angkor Wat was mysteriously abandoned and only rediscovered 150 years ago.

After that, fly to Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam. Thousands of tiny islands seem to float in the blue waters of the way. Some people call it the Eighth Wonder of the World. There’s certainly nowhere quite like it.

Avoid: The ‘party islands’ like Koh Samui.

With their ‘full moon’ parties these are great for some people, but not for people like you who hate noise!

Valentina is from Chile. She’s 27 years old and she loves shopping and sun. She wants to go somewhere special in January or February.

Visit: Dubai

It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and it’s also one of the best for shopping. What other city has an annual shopping festival? It’s a long flight from Valentina, over 17 hours from Santiago, but is she has a couple of weeks to spare, she’ll find that cosmopolitan Dubai is right up her street.

The weather makes it too hot to talk outside for much of the year (though it should be fine in January) so shopping malls are one way to escape the heat. Dubai Mall, for example, has over 1,200 shops - more than some small cities. And just like small cities, some of its malls have theatres, art galleries and even indoor ski slopes.

If all this seems a bit too artificial, Valentina could try the Dubai ‘souks’, which are a kind of traditional market. They aren’t quite as beautiful as the bazaars in Turkey and Morocco, but they’re worth visiting anyway. It’s where the locals go and it’s a good place to learn to haggle and pick up some bargains.

Avoid: Most of Europe.

Cities like Edinburgh, London, Paris and Berlin are great for shopping, but there’s not much chance of seeing the sun in January or February!

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Valentina enjoys shopping very much.

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Landon is from Australia. He’s 24 and he’s studying archaeology at university. Landon wants a holiday with lots of local history and culture ..... and a few sandy beaches to relax. He hates crowds and noise.

Visit: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

It sounds like a lot of travelling, but there’s so much to see!. Fly into Bangkok and spend a few days visiting the beautiful floating markets, the Old City and, of course, the Grand Palace - the historic heart of Thailand. With its temples, halls and extraordinary architecture, it’s a must-see!.

Then travel overland to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex which contains the largest religious building in the world. About 500 years ago, Angkor Wat was mysteriously abandoned and only rediscovered 150 years ago.

After that, fly to Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam. Thousands of tiny islands seem to float in the blue waters of the way. Some people call it the Eighth Wonder of the World. There’s certainly nowhere quite like it.

Avoid: The ‘party islands’ like Koh Samui.

With their ‘full moon’ parties these are great for some people, but not for people like you who hate noise!

Valentina is from Chile. She’s 27 years old and she loves shopping and sun. She wants to go somewhere special in January or February.

Visit: Dubai

It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and it’s also one of the best for shopping. What other city has an annual shopping festival? It’s a long flight from Valentina, over 17 hours from Santiago, but is she has a couple of weeks to spare, she’ll find that cosmopolitan Dubai is right up her street.

The weather makes it too hot to talk outside for much of the year (though it should be fine in January) so shopping malls are one way to escape the heat. Dubai Mall, for example, has over 1,200 shops - more than some small cities. And just like small cities, some of its malls have theatres, art galleries and even indoor ski slopes.

If all this seems a bit too artificial, Valentina could try the Dubai ‘souks’, which are a kind of traditional market. They aren’t quite as beautiful as the bazaars in Turkey and Morocco, but they’re worth visiting anyway. It’s where the locals go and it’s a good place to learn to haggle and pick up some bargains.

Avoid: Most of Europe.

Cities like Edinburgh, London, Paris and Berlin are great for shopping, but there’s not much chance of seeing the sun in January or February!

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Dubai has an annual shopping festival.

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Landon is from Australia. He’s 24 and he’s studying archaeology at university. Landon wants a holiday with lots of local history and culture ..... and a few sandy beaches to relax. He hates crowds and noise.

Visit: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

It sounds like a lot of travelling, but there’s so much to see!. Fly into Bangkok and spend a few days visiting the beautiful floating markets, the Old City and, of course, the Grand Palace - the historic heart of Thailand. With its temples, halls and extraordinary architecture, it’s a must-see!.

Then travel overland to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex which contains the largest religious building in the world. About 500 years ago, Angkor Wat was mysteriously abandoned and only rediscovered 150 years ago.

After that, fly to Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam. Thousands of tiny islands seem to float in the blue waters of the way. Some people call it the Eighth Wonder of the World. There’s certainly nowhere quite like it.

Avoid: The ‘party islands’ like Koh Samui.

With their ‘full moon’ parties these are great for some people, but not for people like you who hate noise!

Valentina is from Chile. She’s 27 years old and she loves shopping and sun. She wants to go somewhere special in January or February.

Visit: Dubai

It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and it’s also one of the best for shopping. What other city has an annual shopping festival? It’s a long flight from Valentina, over 17 hours from Santiago, but is she has a couple of weeks to spare, she’ll find that cosmopolitan Dubai is right up her street.

The weather makes it too hot to talk outside for much of the year (though it should be fine in January) so shopping malls are one way to escape the heat. Dubai Mall, for example, has over 1,200 shops - more than some small cities. And just like small cities, some of its malls have theatres, art galleries and even indoor ski slopes.

If all this seems a bit too artificial, Valentina could try the Dubai ‘souks’, which are a kind of traditional market. They aren’t quite as beautiful as the bazaars in Turkey and Morocco, but they’re worth visiting anyway. It’s where the locals go and it’s a good place to learn to haggle and pick up some bargains.

Avoid: Most of Europe.

Cities like Edinburgh, London, Paris and Berlin are great for shopping, but there’s not much chance of seeing the sun in January or February!

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You can ski in Dubai.

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Landon is from Australia. He’s 24 and he’s studying archaeology at university. Landon wants a holiday with lots of local history and culture ..... and a few sandy beaches to relax. He hates crowds and noise.

Visit: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

It sounds like a lot of travelling, but there’s so much to see!. Fly into Bangkok and spend a few days visiting the beautiful floating markets, the Old City and, of course, the Grand Palace - the historic heart of Thailand. With its temples, halls and extraordinary architecture, it’s a must-see!.

Then travel overland to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex which contains the largest religious building in the world. About 500 years ago, Angkor Wat was mysteriously abandoned and only rediscovered 150 years ago.

After that, fly to Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam. Thousands of tiny islands seem to float in the blue waters of the way. Some people call it the Eighth Wonder of the World. There’s certainly nowhere quite like it.

Avoid: The ‘party islands’ like Koh Samui.

With their ‘full moon’ parties these are great for some people, but not for people like you who hate noise!

Valentina is from Chile. She’s 27 years old and she loves shopping and sun. She wants to go somewhere special in January or February.

Visit: Dubai

It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and it’s also one of the best for shopping. What other city has an annual shopping festival? It’s a long flight from Valentina, over 17 hours from Santiago, but is she has a couple of weeks to spare, she’ll find that cosmopolitan Dubai is right up her street.

The weather makes it too hot to talk outside for much of the year (though it should be fine in January) so shopping malls are one way to escape the heat. Dubai Mall, for example, has over 1,200 shops - more than some small cities. And just like small cities, some of its malls have theatres, art galleries and even indoor ski slopes.

If all this seems a bit too artificial, Valentina could try the Dubai ‘souks’, which are a kind of traditional market. They aren’t quite as beautiful as the bazaars in Turkey and Morocco, but they’re worth visiting anyway. It’s where the locals go and it’s a good place to learn to haggle and pick up some bargains.

Avoid: Most of Europe.

Cities like Edinburgh, London, Paris and Berlin are great for shopping, but there’s not much chance of seeing the sun in January or February!

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It takes 17 hours to fly from Valentina to Dubai.

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Landon is from Australia. He’s 24 and he’s studying archaeology at university. Landon wants a holiday with lots of local history and culture ..... and a few sandy beaches to relax. He hates crowds and noise.

Visit: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

It sounds like a lot of travelling, but there’s so much to see!. Fly into Bangkok and spend a few days visiting the beautiful floating markets, the Old City and, of course, the Grand Palace - the historic heart of Thailand. With its temples, halls and extraordinary architecture, it’s a must-see!.

Then travel overland to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex which contains the largest religious building in the world. About 500 years ago, Angkor Wat was mysteriously abandoned and only rediscovered 150 years ago.

After that, fly to Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam. Thousands of tiny islands seem to float in the blue waters of the way. Some people call it the Eighth Wonder of the World. There’s certainly nowhere quite like it.

Avoid: The ‘party islands’ like Koh Samui.

With their ‘full moon’ parties these are great for some people, but not for people like you who hate noise!

Valentina is from Chile. She’s 27 years old and she loves shopping and sun. She wants to go somewhere special in January or February.

Visit: Dubai

It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and it’s also one of the best for shopping. What other city has an annual shopping festival? It’s a long flight from Valentina, over 17 hours from Santiago, but is she has a couple of weeks to spare, she’ll find that cosmopolitan Dubai is right up her street.

The weather makes it too hot to talk outside for much of the year (though it should be fine in January) so shopping malls are one way to escape the heat. Dubai Mall, for example, has over 1,200 shops - more than some small cities. And just like small cities, some of its malls have theatres, art galleries and even indoor ski slopes.

If all this seems a bit too artificial, Valentina could try the Dubai ‘souks’, which are a kind of traditional market. They aren’t quite as beautiful as the bazaars in Turkey and Morocco, but they’re worth visiting anyway. It’s where the locals go and it’s a good place to learn to haggle and pick up some bargains.

Avoid: Most of Europe.

Cities like Edinburgh, London, Paris and Berlin are great for shopping, but there’s not much chance of seeing the sun in January or February!

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The ‘souks’ in Dubai are more beautiful than those in Morocco and Turkey.

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Landon is from Australia. He’s 24 and he’s studying archaeology at university. Landon wants a holiday with lots of local history and culture ..... and a few sandy beaches to relax. He hates crowds and noise.

Visit: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

It sounds like a lot of travelling, but there’s so much to see!. Fly into Bangkok and spend a few days visiting the beautiful floating markets, the Old City and, of course, the Grand Palace - the historic heart of Thailand. With its temples, halls and extraordinary architecture, it’s a must-see!.

Then travel overland to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex which contains the largest religious building in the world. About 500 years ago, Angkor Wat was mysteriously abandoned and only rediscovered 150 years ago.

After that, fly to Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam. Thousands of tiny islands seem to float in the blue waters of the way. Some people call it the Eighth Wonder of the World. There’s certainly nowhere quite like it.

Avoid: The ‘party islands’ like Koh Samui.

With their ‘full moon’ parties these are great for some people, but not for people like you who hate noise!

Valentina is from Chile. She’s 27 years old and she loves shopping and sun. She wants to go somewhere special in January or February.

Visit: Dubai

It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and it’s also one of the best for shopping. What other city has an annual shopping festival? It’s a long flight from Valentina, over 17 hours from Santiago, but is she has a couple of weeks to spare, she’ll find that cosmopolitan Dubai is right up her street.

The weather makes it too hot to talk outside for much of the year (though it should be fine in January) so shopping malls are one way to escape the heat. Dubai Mall, for example, has over 1,200 shops - more than some small cities. And just like small cities, some of its malls have theatres, art galleries and even indoor ski slopes.

If all this seems a bit too artificial, Valentina could try the Dubai ‘souks’, which are a kind of traditional market. They aren’t quite as beautiful as the bazaars in Turkey and Morocco, but they’re worth visiting anyway. It’s where the locals go and it’s a good place to learn to haggle and pick up some bargains.

Avoid: Most of Europe.

Cities like Edinburgh, London, Paris and Berlin are great for shopping, but there’s not much chance of seeing the sun in January or February!

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There are less than 1,200 shops in Dubai Mall.

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Landon is from Australia. He’s 24 and he’s studying archaeology at university. Landon wants a holiday with lots of local history and culture ..... and a few sandy beaches to relax. He hates crowds and noise.

Visit: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

It sounds like a lot of travelling, but there’s so much to see!. Fly into Bangkok and spend a few days visiting the beautiful floating markets, the Old City and, of course, the Grand Palace - the historic heart of Thailand. With its temples, halls and extraordinary architecture, it’s a must-see!.

Then travel overland to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex which contains the largest religious building in the world. About 500 years ago, Angkor Wat was mysteriously abandoned and only rediscovered 150 years ago.

After that, fly to Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam. Thousands of tiny islands seem to float in the blue waters of the way. Some people call it the Eighth Wonder of the World. There’s certainly nowhere quite like it.

Avoid: The ‘party islands’ like Koh Samui.

With their ‘full moon’ parties these are great for some people, but not for people like you who hate noise!

Valentina is from Chile. She’s 27 years old and she loves shopping and sun. She wants to go somewhere special in January or February.

Visit: Dubai

It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and it’s also one of the best for shopping. What other city has an annual shopping festival? It’s a long flight from Valentina, over 17 hours from Santiago, but is she has a couple of weeks to spare, she’ll find that cosmopolitan Dubai is right up her street.

The weather makes it too hot to talk outside for much of the year (though it should be fine in January) so shopping malls are one way to escape the heat. Dubai Mall, for example, has over 1,200 shops - more than some small cities. And just like small cities, some of its malls have theatres, art galleries and even indoor ski slopes.

If all this seems a bit too artificial, Valentina could try the Dubai ‘souks’, which are a kind of traditional market. They aren’t quite as beautiful as the bazaars in Turkey and Morocco, but they’re worth visiting anyway. It’s where the locals go and it’s a good place to learn to haggle and pick up some bargains.

Avoid: Most of Europe.

Cities like Edinburgh, London, Paris and Berlin are great for shopping, but there’s not much chance of seeing the sun in January or February!

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You probably won’t see the sun in London in January or February.

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Landon is from Australia. He’s 24 and he’s studying archaeology at university. Landon wants a holiday with lots of local history and culture ..... and a few sandy beaches to relax. He hates crowds and noise.

Visit: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

It sounds like a lot of travelling, but there’s so much to see!. Fly into Bangkok and spend a few days visiting the beautiful floating markets, the Old City and, of course, the Grand Palace - the historic heart of Thailand. With its temples, halls and extraordinary architecture, it’s a must-see!.

Then travel overland to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex which contains the largest religious building in the world. About 500 years ago, Angkor Wat was mysteriously abandoned and only rediscovered 150 years ago.

After that, fly to Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam. Thousands of tiny islands seem to float in the blue waters of the way. Some people call it the Eighth Wonder of the World. There’s certainly nowhere quite like it.

Avoid: The ‘party islands’ like Koh Samui.

With their ‘full moon’ parties these are great for some people, but not for people like you who hate noise!

Valentina is from Chile. She’s 27 years old and she loves shopping and sun. She wants to go somewhere special in January or February.

Visit: Dubai

It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and it’s also one of the best for shopping. What other city has an annual shopping festival? It’s a long flight from Valentina, over 17 hours from Santiago, but is she has a couple of weeks to spare, she’ll find that cosmopolitan Dubai is right up her street.

The weather makes it too hot to talk outside for much of the year (though it should be fine in January) so shopping malls are one way to escape the heat. Dubai Mall, for example, has over 1,200 shops - more than some small cities. And just like small cities, some of its malls have theatres, art galleries and even indoor ski slopes.

If all this seems a bit too artificial, Valentina could try the Dubai ‘souks’, which are a kind of traditional market. They aren’t quite as beautiful as the bazaars in Turkey and Morocco, but they’re worth visiting anyway. It’s where the locals go and it’s a good place to learn to haggle and pick up some bargains.

Avoid: Most of Europe.

Cities like Edinburgh, London, Paris and Berlin are great for shopping, but there’s not much chance of seeing the sun in January or February!