If you visit Murrells Inlet during the summer months, you can catch a ride on one of Blue Wave's vessels out to the open water to get a close-up view of majestic dolphins. The crew are experts at spotting these aquatic mammals and tracking them without disturbing them.

County Kildare is home to the windswept Bog of Allen, and to a leisurely section of the restored Royal Canal. There’s a masterpiece of an 8th-century High Cross in Moone. Maynooth Castle anchors the leafy university town of the same name. Kildare is also home to one of Ireland’s great driving routes. Following the course of the Gordon Bennett Cup, which saw racing daredevils whizz through Kildare, Carlow and Laois in 1903, the 104-mile circuit recalls a time when Ireland’s speed limit was just 12mph. The county is a marvellous mix of old and new, of natural landscapes and precisely manicured gardens, of horseracing competitions and stylish fashion events.

The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is one of Baltimore’s most unique cultural experiences, showcasing art created by self-taught visionaries—expect bold, colorful, and deeply personal works made from everyday materials, often tied to themes like hope, resilience, and imagination. The museum’s campus near the Inner Harbor includes three renovated industrial buildings, an outdoor sculpture garden, and a small but well-curated gift shop.