Poland

Poland is a fascinating yet largely undiscovered country; somewhere that it is well worth discovering before the crowds arrive.

Magnificent 14th-century Gothic castles dot the countryside, and medieval churches and monasteries pack the UNESCO-listed centre of Kraków.

Wild mountains in the south offer superb skiing and hiking, whilst the salt mine of Wieliczka hides a fully formed subterranean church carved entirely out of rock salt.

Other highlights include the splendid port of Gdańsk, with its beautiful maritime-influenced architecture; the Great Masurian Lakes of the north, surrounded by forests; and the capital Warsaw, shaped by its tumultuous history.