One of Spain’s major wine producing regions is found in the area around Valladolid. Most of the actual bodegas don’t admit visitors, so this museum, which offers wine-tasting, guided tours, winery visits, is a good alternative. It is located in Peñafiel´s wonderful old castle.

A 20-minute boat ride from Cancún lies the small island of Isla Mujeres with its laid-back Caribbean ambiance, tiny streets lined with stalls, and street cafés in pastel-colored houses. Golf carts and mopeds dominate the streets, and although the island is only 5 miles long and half a mile wide, it still offers plenty of things to do and see. Everything from a beautiful palm-fringed white beach on the north coast to a dramatic rocky shoreline on the eastern side to a sea turtle sanctuary and the remains of a Mayan temple at the southern tip. If you're into adventure, then you should visit the Garrafon Reef Park & Beach Club, where you can go zip-lining, snorkeling, and kayaking. Lastly, a must-visit for nature and wildlife lovers is a tour to Isla Contoy, a nature reserve only inhabited by a few biologists and restricted to 200 visitors per day.

Hop aboard the cable car for a stunning panorama of Wellington and the Hutt Valley. This charming funicular railway transports visitors between Lambton Quay, the city's bustling shopping hub, and Kelburn — a hilltop suburb with breathtaking views over the city centre. Climbing 120 m (394 ft) across a distance of 612 m (2007 ft), it's quite the ride. The upper terminal not only offers access to the verdant Botanic Gardens but also houses a free museum that delves into the century-long history of the Wellington Cable Car.

This extensive collection of all things Christopher Columbus is housed over four floors in the centre of Valladolid. Learn about the voyages of Columbus and Spain's conquests in America. Lovers of old maps and machinery will delight in the interactive exhibits, while the top floor, dedicated to life in medieval Valladolid, should be visited by anyone with an interest in history.