You’ll find traditional Dutch pancakes galore at Upstairs, a quirky restaurant in Amsterdam – if you can get up the stairs that is!

This brilliant personalised story book will show your other half just how much you care on Valentine’s Day.

You’d be insane not to check out Beach Park, the biggest waterpark in South America, if you’re in Fortaleza.

The luxurious Pousada Mangabeiras may be off the beaten track but it’s worth the effort to get to this hidden gem and Boipeba’s best pousada.

Here’s my pick of my favourite hidden gems from the last year.