Taking its name from the Busan International Film Festival, BIFF is certainly at its liveliest during this esteemed annual event, but remains a happening place throughout the rest of the year. It's best known for the street food stalls dotting the area and the 400+ metre-long street itself, with a plethora of Korean specialities cooked up by the skilled vendors (look for Gwangbokdong Food Street for the biggest selection). Our top pick among those would have to be the ubiquitous 'hotteok' pancakes stuffed with a sweet mix of crushed seeds and brown sugar. Nampo-dong is the greater area around the street itself, packed with a dizzying array of restaurants, shops, cafes, movie theatres, and more. Evening is the best time to come.

Malia offers plenty to do, both day and night. Its bars and nightclubs rival Ibiza's, and after a night of revelling, there are tranquil beaches, a charming old town and a Minoan palace to explore.

Indian Lands Conservation Area, a 25-acre coastal haven of woodlands and marshes, harbors a unique winter tradition. Each year, the Nobscussett Indian community returns to their ancestral home along the shores of Bass River, where they erect wigwams and reside until spring. The arrival of spring brings a vibrant display of Lady Slipper Orchids to the river's meadows, signaling the end of their winter stay. Explore this natural sanctuary and witness the enduring connection between the Nobscussett people and their ancestral lands.