The Cooper Young Festival in Memphis' Historic District is among the year's most anticipated, with music performances, art, and vendors coming together for a one-day celebration of the region's cultural heritage.

Las Catalinas is a new beach town developed in 2006 along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Its purpose is to create a way of life that is healthy, sustainable, fulfilling and fun. In practical terms, it means that Las Catalinas was founded based on the principles of New Urbanism — a compact, car-free and fully walkable town within easy reach of the beach. A maze of small shaded streets connects houses, shops, restaurants, small hotels and inns, pedestrian streets, plazas, parks, and recreational facilities — all surrounded by a lush rainforest. On the other side is the Pacific Ocean you'll two of the finest beaches in all of Costa Rica with great swimming, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, boogie boarding, and snorkelling. Don't miss out on the opportunity to go diving next to Las Catalinas islands!

The annual Beale Street Music Festival is a three-day music festival held in Memphis, featuring dozens of well-known acts playing across four different stages. Lineups for 2018 released on February 21.

Nestled along the Garonne River, Bordeaux's harbour boasts a poetic name, the "Port of the Moon", inspired by its graceful curve. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the harbour is celebrated for its remarkable architecture and enduring role in human and commercial exchanges over more than 2,000 years. With a rich history dating back to the 12th century, the Port of the Moon has been a vital hub for cultural exchange. The city's urban plans and architectural ensembles from the early 18th century onward showcase the innovative classical and neoclassical trends, creating an exceptional urban and architectural unity and coherence. Bordeaux's design reflects the ideals of philosophers who sought to create cities as melting pots of humanism, universality, and culture.