Kate Winslet shares her 5 favourite Holiday Destinations

Kate Winslet is a Berkshire-born British actress. Her major break came at age 17, when she was cast in Heavenly Creatures as an obsessed teen (1994). The picture was distributed modestly, but was universally lauded by critics. Rose DeWitt Bukater, the passionate, rosy-cheeked aristocrat in James Cameron's Titanic, was the part that propelled Winslet from art house attraction to international fame (1997). Young women all across the world admired and related with Winslet, swooning over her face time with heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio and noticing her refreshingly healthy, slender frame. Winslet's performance earned her a nomination for Best Actress, making her the youngest actress to ever get two Oscar nominations. Kate was selected as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by People (USA) magazine.

Kate has a fascination for the Scottish highlands and loves to spend quality family time on her visits to Scotland. Though a part of the United Kingdom, Scotland has a distinct culture & lifestyle of its own. Famous for its whisky distilleries, bagpipes, lively music, and beautiful lakes; Scotland has a huge inflow of tourists from across Europe and beyond. To explore the glorious history of Scotland, there is no better place to begin than the Edinburgh Castle. The main building and its dungeons tell stories of hundreds of years of struggle and bravery of the Scottish people. If you wish to explore the spooky side of Scotland, take the Underground ghost tour of Scotland as you uncover the mysteries of the hidden alleys of the Old town of Edinburgh and explore the city underground vaults guided by your guide in a creepy costume.

Kate fell in love with New Zealand on her first visit to the Island few years ago. Its picturesque landscape, gorgeous countryside and exotic beaches attract millions of tourists each year. A fond memory of her trip was the Milford Sound Discovery Cruise exploring stunning views of waterfalls and Mitre Peak. One can also check out the waterfalls of Lake Marian on foot, a truly refreshing experience. Another popular excursion for families visiting New Zealand is a visit to fictional village of Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves. Your kids will love to see the home of Bilbo Baggins ! You may also want to visit the Mitai Maori village of Rotorua, where you come face to face with the Maori warriors who put up an impressive show paddling in an ancient canoe with their weaponry. Taking the Tranzalpine train scenic journey from Christchurch to Greymouth is another incredible option for tourists to explore the scenic beauty of New Zealand.

Kate fell in love with Scandinavia on her visit to Norway with her friends. Known for its rustic natural beauty and a plethora of outdoor adventures such as skiing, fishing, rafting, hiking and cruising, Norway is a popular Nordic destination for tourists worldwide. The hunting tour for the Northern Lights phenomena from Tromso was the highlight of her trip and an experience of a lifetime for Kate. Chasing the Aurora Borealis in the dark Norwegian country is truly an epitome of adventure, an must do activity on your visit to Scandinavia. Another fantastic excursion is a tranquil cruise on the waters of Oslo Fjord. A fantastic way to learn about local cultures and lifestyle as you cruise past tiny villages and towns located around the banks of the Fjord. Norway is an ultimate adventure if you love outdoors, rustic scenery & a uniquely Arctic landscape.

A trip to Iceland was a dream come true for Kate, who had always admired this unique country on the Nat Geo channel and in travel magazines. Known for its dramatic landscape, natural geysers, volcanoes and lava fields, this sparsely populated country gives one a feeling of traveling to another world. Cruise on a super-yacht for a whale watching cruise across the Faxalfoi Bay from Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland. Another stupendous cruise to take is the Northern Lights Yatch cruise from Reykjavik, which takes you through small islands to the isolated land where there is no light pollution, offering the best probability of witnessing the Northern lights phenomena. One can also check out magnificent waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the beaches of Reynisfjara, and the spectacular Sólheimajökull glacier on a day trip from Reykjavik. Iceland is as exotic as it gets for a holiday destination, and none will agree more than Kate, who rates her trip to Iceland as one of her all time favourite vacations.

The landlocked country of The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, is a popular tourist destination in Eastern Europe and place Kate will highly recommend to visit on your trip to Europe. The historic capital city of Prague, with its many cathedrals, museums and castles, attracts people from all over the World that are simply awed by its incredible beauty and glorious past. Kate fell in love with the Prague Castle, which included the beautiful St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica, the Powder Tower, and the Golden Lane with its medieval workshops. The Ceský Krumlov Castle, dating back to the 13th Century, is a UNESCO world heritage monument that is truly majestic and royal. The St. Barbara's Cathedral in Kutna Hora, 80 miles from Prague, is another gorgeous monument with decorated interiors and frescoes that are a real piece of artwork. Czechia is truly a remarkable country with a glorious past, magnificent monuments & beautiful cities - a treat for history buffs such as Kate.