A route of 2,377km defined by a meticulously researched roadbook navigated northwards from Malaga in southern Spain to the northern French Channel port of Caen, exploring scenic byways most often ignored by satnav-obsessed traffic.
From Plymouth station, explore the scenic line to Calstock, Gunnislake and the Tamar Valley with Great Scenic Railways; take your bike on the train and cycle back (around 15 miles).
However, our wanderings once again led us to explore the scenic Central Coast of California, perfectly inviting throughout the year.
Lands End: If your idea of Lands End is a preppy clothing catalog, then you're definitely overdue to explore this scenic part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
And if that isn't enough, you're free to explore their scenic canopy tour, blue streak zipline, summer expedition off-road adventure, summer tubing, ropes course, rock climbing and mountain coaster all easily accessed from the Heavenly Gondola in Heavenly Village.
If you plan on exploring the scenic routes, get a bike, motorbike or jeep.
Suddenly, you're riding with all the railroad enthusiasts of the world, exploring the scenic byways of Switzerland or Bangladesh at the click of a button.
After exploring the scenic qualities of the property, make your way to either the Flying V Bar & Grill, Canyon Café or Cascade Tucson Lounge -they all offer live music performances on select nights.
And that's just fine with those who do take time to veer off the highway to explore this naturally scenic and surprisingly cosmopolitan region.
There is a bus service linking Siena with Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano, but it's slow and erratic, so you'll need a car to explore this most scenic bit of Tuscany.
