Miami Seaquarium delights its visitors with a manifold profile of residents that – from bottlenose dolphins over crocodiles to sea lions – amaze both young and old. While the Salty's Pirate Playground and the stingray touch pool already promise big adventures, a walk underwater at the Sea Trek Reef Encounter will give you an authentic feeling of real sea wildlife.

Guilin is one of the cities in China that posse the most ethnic variety, which provides the area with an extremely rich and unique customs and cultures. The folk song culture, among others, is the most well-known and representative example. The impression of Guilin is a large-scale performance that creatively combines the classical folk songs, ethnic culture and the fishing lights, reflecting a harmonious atmosphere between the people and nature here.

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.

Portugal is known for its beautiful Roman Catholic art, spanning many centuries. The earliest pieces date back to the 15th century and include woodwork, silver and gold artefacts, even furniture with wooden engravings. There is also the occasional painting by a Dutch, French or Flemish artist.