This township is a must for anyone visiting the city of Johannesburg. Major sights include Vilakasi Street, where the Mandelas once lived — their little house is now a museum. Check out Archbishop Tutu's home, the Hector Pieterson Museum, dedicated to the 1976 student uprisings, and Regina Mundi church, which also bears its resistance scars. Eat at Sakhumzi’s, the Italian-style Nambitha, or trendy Wandi’s Place. An overnight stay in one of the excellent B&Bs could prove the highlight of your trip.

The Cayman Turtle Centre is a conservation facility and tourist attraction that welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors per year. Although the facility was initially used to breed the endangered green sea turtle for commercial purposes and still continues to operate as a farming operation, its importance as a research and conservation facility cannot be overstated.

The long crescent of coral-sand Seven Mile Beach is a true gem of Grand Cayman. It was named one of the Ultimate Beaches in the region by Caribbean Travel + Life. While many of the Caribbean's most luxurious properties are located along the shore, the expansive waterfront is completely open to the public. Walk the full length of the beach and take in the natural beauty. On your walk, stop at the numerous restaurants and bars, souvenir stalls or even choose to or snorkel in the peaceful seas around Cemetery Reef.