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With winter in full swing here in the UK, it’s easy to forget what sunnier climes feel like. But if you’re hankering after a spot of escapism, the warm embrace of the Caribbean sun, perhaps, a trip to Puerto Rico could be just the ticket. Boasting the highest vaccination rates in the U.S., this idyllic outpost of America offers colourful latin charm in the cobbled streets of Old San Juan, pristine beaches lapped by turquoise waters and lush rainforests hiding exotic creatures and ancient petroglyphs. Book your 2022 Puerto Rico holiday here: charitable.travel/puerto-rico

This November UNESCO recognised a further 49 ‘Creative Cities’ and Georgia was one of the countries which had two on the list. The Creative Cities Network was devised to recognise cities that have creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. Batumi in Georgia was recognised for its music scene and Tbilisi (pictured) for its Media Arts. UNESCO said of the latter: “The face of Tbilisi is rapidly changing. With art venues, coworking spaces and museums lining the streets, festivals filling the calendar, and architects and graffiti artists reimagining this medieval city, the appetite for creativity is palpable.”

Colour company Pantone recently released a palette inspired by Finland. Working with a Helsinki creative agency, Pantone analysed 4,000 everyday photos which Finns had shared of their home country through Instagram in response to the ‘True Colors of Finland’ campaign, and produced a palette of pastels, greys, blues and greens, alongside mineral black and a soft rose peach to evoke the beauty of Finland. Laura Pressman, Vice President of Pantone Color Institute called it: “A palette of nonconfrontational colours that conveys a message of steadfast resilience, as well as unity and sustainability.