Formerly the main street of Hoi An's French Quarter, Phan Bội Châu is currently going through a renaissance: art galleries, exhibition spaces and sophisticated craft boutiques have opened here, bringing the street to the forefront of the town's cultural life. If you only have time for one gallery visit, make it the Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum. Brainchild of the acclaimed travel photographer Réhahn, the space contains an exhibition of his finest work – photographs taken across Vietnam that seemingly lay bare the souls of their subjects – as well as an impressive collection of authentic garments worn by various ethnic groups across the country. There is a printed guide to the area's venues that can be picked up free of charge at many locations across town.

Get energised and burn some calories by staying active on your vacation. Hamilton Island Sports Club offers plenty of diverse ways to make up for some holiday indulgence. Try high intensity interval training, attend a yoga class or pick up a tennis racket. Reward yourself with a visit to the spa room afterwards. Additionally, the Whitsundays host numerous sport events like gruelling triathlons, professional and amateur golf tournaments, ocean swims, charity walks and beach runs.

Urquhart Castle is one of Scotland’s most spectacular medieval ruins. Enjoy the tumbledown walls and the tower of Loch Ness standing on a promontory jutting into the loch.