In the first Travelvine series, we explore five destinations worldwide where Brits can get a lot for their money. The pound has suffered a drastic drop in recent months against major currencies and many holidaymakers find themselves

Sandwiched in between the two behemoths of India and China is a tiny little country that happens to be the roof of the world and where a visa is no problem. It’s the capital Kathmandu, Nepal – the name brings about a strange mystical feeling.

Phuket is passe, Ko Phi Phi is a mad-house and Ko Tao is overrun with travelling divers wanting to snog each other. So where should the dedicated beach bum looking for a relatively private strip of sand head.