Curaçao may have nearly 40 beaches, but few are as beloved as Porto Mari. Aside from the clear turquoise waters and sugar-white sands, the place has its own dive centre, a bar with local food and beautiful sunsets. If you're lucky, you can even encounter some beach-loving pigs. The area is also a local bastion of environmental protection, with hiking trails leading from the beach.

Soak up some history at "The Birthplace of California," sit down for an authentic Mexican meal at an old California-style restaurant, and go back in time and commemorate San Diego's heritage at one of the many historical sites. Founded in 1769, Old Town San Diego was California’s first permanent European settlement on the West Coast. Today, it’s a vibrant area filled with colorful shops, live mariachi performances, and attractions that celebrate California's storied past.

Step away from the rush of modern life and immerse yourself in a simpler, slower-paced way of life on this unique day trip from Philadelphia. As you journey through Lancaster County’s rolling farmlands, you’ll witness horse-drawn buggies share the road with cars, a tangible sign of the community’s dedication to tradition. A visit to the Amish Village Museum provides deeper insights into the daily life and beliefs of the Amish—from their meticulous craftsmanship to their intentional rejection of modern conveniences. You’ll also have the chance to shop for handmade quilts, enjoy homemade pies, and perhaps even chat with a local farmer as they tend to their fields.

In the days of the tsars, the people who enjoyed themselves in the Riviera’s casinos until late on Saturday night, were not exactly short of money. They went here, to church though, on Sundays. After the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe, things are much as they were in the old days, but thick wads of dollars now rain down on the Riviera — and the beautifully restored cathedral. Strict dress code applies.