What kind of beachgoer are you? Chances are, you’ll find something in the Sarasota area that appeals to you. Soft sand, fishing piers, shells—you can find it around here. Just don’t go looking for a nude beach—that’s the one thing they don’t have.

Surf’s always up in the Costa Rican beach town of Santa Teresa. Bright sun and gleaming sands make the perfect backdrop to hang ten in the crystal-clear waters, and fishing, snorkeling and kite-surfing are popular among holiday-makers. Yoga and spa services are a must for the ultimate relaxation, and, at night, catch a glorious sunset on the same beach where earlier you caught a wave.

One of the most historic cities in America, Philadelphia is an ideal place to spend a weekend - preferably a long one. Be sure to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed. Both are part of Independence National Historic Park. Philadelphia also boasts some outstanding art museums, including the Rodin Museum. The Franklin Institute Science Museum is one of many area attractions honoring the life and work of Benjamin Franklin, the city's most famous ambassador. After digesting all of that history, be sure you save room for a classic Philly cheese steak sandwich.

"Ithaca is gorges" can be read on proud t-shirts across New York State, and there is definitely truth in advertising. Sitting on the shores of Cayuga Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes, the hilly town of Ithaca is surrounded by dense forests, towering waterfalls, and many gorges. The natural beauty has a distinctly academic feel, as local universities have filled the woods with museums and education centers like The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, which features a 220 acre wildlife sanctuary.

巨型食蟻獸、吼猴、虎貓、瀕臨絕種的美洲豹，還有成千上萬的蝴蝶，盡在巴西與阿根廷邊界，但亦只是世界遺產公園最吸引人的其中幾個焦點而已。無論是徒步或泛舟，探險者都能一睹全世界最令人驚歎的瀑布 ─ 伊瓜蘇瀑布。園區裡有 270 座瀑布，其中壯觀的惡魔之喉 (Devil's Throat) 與其他 14 座瀑布，會在天氣晴朗時聯手打造一道「永久的彩虹」。

Long the home of Portugal’s monarchs, Sintra is a magnificent town of marvelous historic mansions, all set against the backdrop of lush hills. Sintra’s many castles include the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (a main abode of Portuguese royalty until the early 20th century), the hilltop and storybook Palácio da Pena, Quinta de Regaleira (incorporating several architectural styles and with gorgeous surrounding gardens), the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), and the Palácio de Monserrate.

遊客通常都是來畢爾包參觀古根漢美術館；某些人主要是要參觀裡面的藝術品，但很多人則是因為美術館本身的建築而慕名而來。珍品藝術館與巴斯克博物館可能不是由法蘭克蓋里所設計，但卻值得一訪，你也可以在艾伍斯卡爾杜那宮一睹國際級歌劇巨星的風采。

紐卡素曾是造船城市，但更出名的是這裡的夜生活。紐卡素開設了許多頂級餐廳，為客人供應世界各地的美食，難怪愛開派對的年青一輩都捨得在紐卡素大灑金錢。儘管這些餐廳能夠吸引嬉皮士與文化愛好者，但是當地人才是讓紐卡素真正成為獨特旅遊景點的原因。如同大家經常對當地人的稱呼「喬德人」一般，具體展現出這個城市的驕傲、勤奮與堅韌的精神。