Kauai’s best hotel is in the south island, in sunny Poipu. But wherever you stay Hawaii’s Garden Isle is an idyllic holiday destination.

UK blogger and journalist Maxine Clayman reveals her pick of the top 5 hidden gems of 2013

A chic, boutique hotel, Oceano Atins is a hidden gem that lies in Atins, a Brazilian paradise accessible from Barreirinhas or Cabure.

With just six main dishes on the menu this Italian restaurant in De Pijp knows how to cook pasta to perfection.

Escape the tourists with a stay in the fishing village of Muo. Just a 10-minute walk away from the Old Town, it’s Kotor’s hidden gem.