The snow melts to reveal lush green mountains to be hiked and explored, and the visitors to town transform from slope seekers to culture hunters, ready for the seasonal festivals and shows. And so we present four very good reasons why Aspen shouldn't be overlooked when it comes to selecting your summer holiday destination.

Here at Black Tomato, it doesn't take much to sell us on a Caribbean island - mention clear blue seas and white sands and we're there. It's just the cherry on top when there's even more to do on the occasions when we drag ourselves away from the coastline, which is why Aruba is the consummate island getaway in our books.

A rite of passage for any intrepid traveller, Thailand ticks just about every box in the 'holiday needs' category, from fascinating rainforests and sacred temples to stunning scenery and sublime sandy beaches - and that's before we even get to the incredible food or welcoming people.

If Jerusalem is the Holy City, Tel Aviv is its wayward sister - made up of Mediterranean beaches, stylish bars, diverse cuisine and lively nightlife, ...

With its cloudless skies, open beaches, warm waters and golden sunsets, Newport Beach is the definition of California living and this week at Black T...

Nestled in the Mojave Desert and only two hours outside Los Angeles, Palm Springs has become known as California's playground. Endless pool parties and jeep driving around the town and surrounding mountain ranges is a standard way of living.

Texas is a state almost bigger than Europe, so it's no surprise there is a diverse amount of culture to cover. Whichever direction you go be it north, south, east or west you'll always find something to entice and surprise you.

From long stretches of stunning coastline to rolling dunes of the Sahara desert and snow-capped Atlas Mountains - there's something for everyone on a ...

Melbourne will leave a lasting impression on any discerning traveller, and we can guarantee that it will become one of your top cities to explore time and time again.

South Africa has plenty of boltholes to snuggle up in, whether it's a nature reserve resting in acres of safari land or a city chic hotel pad, you will be spoilt for choice.

Quito has a beautiful blend of the old and new, boasting endless natural beauty and an electrifying party atmosphere. It's a vibrant and stunning plac...

The French have a secret, and it's called La Réunion. Floating in the Indian Ocean, it's an Island like no other.

One of Black Tomato's must go 2013 destinations has to be Kyoto.

As winter creeps in, the idyllic archipelago of the British Virgin Islands sounds like the escapism we all crave. Much more than just beautiful, sunny...