Standing tall at 204.68 metres, Avala Tower is a significant telecommunications landmark on Mount Avala. Originally completed in 1965, it faced destruction during the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999 but was rebuilt and reopened in April 2010. Today, Avala is a hub of activity, featuring a restaurant, an ethno-gallery, a souvenir shop, sports facilities, and an outdoor gym. The tower is open year-round, with varying hours for summer and winter. Enjoy idyllic walking trails through the heavily forested Mount Avala, with the best visiting times being spring or early summer for weekend events and live performances. Winter transforms the landscape into a snowy wonderland, offering stunning views of Belgrade from the observation deck on clear days.

The preserve is a county-run park offering public access to a four-mile loop that allows hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. A collection of rare animals also make their homes in the area: Stephens' kangaroo rat, fairy shrimp, purple stipa, blue-eyed grass, and wooley blue curls are just a few. Bird watchers will enjoy the grand hawks that live in the grasslands as well.

Any road trip in Ireland will invariably pass through the Shannon region. If you find yourself in Limerick, start at the river’s end and arrive in rugged north Kerry by following the southern coastline of the estuary. It is thanks to the river’s water that this region is so green, so enjoy the scenery by taking your sweet time on a scenic tour from Kittycloghar to Mohill in County Leitrim. The Shannon Erne Tour starts in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballinamore, Carrigallen, Dromod, Jamestown and returns to Carrick-On-Shannon in the end, with a length of approx 92km. Carrick-on-Shannon, the cruising capital, is home to the smallest chapel in Europe, while Ballinamore is an angler’s paradise with 40 lakes in a 10 km radius. The Lough Rynn estate in Mohill features 100 acres of rare woodland and exotic walled ornamental gardens, whereas Dromod houses the Cavan and Leitrim Railway. Jamestown, in the and, and named after King James 1, was a walled and fortified city that still holds one of the gates until today.

On the banks of the Wisconsin River, the Chula Vista Resort has a waterpark with both indoor and outdoor water activities. There are over 26 rides, wave pools and lazy rivers to enjoy. There is over 200,000 square feet of waterpark, a world-class spa, one of America’s top 10 chophouses and an 18-hole golf course. Check their webiste for the most up-to-date calendar and hours.