In the south of Vienna is Therme Wien, the biggest thermal spa facility in Austria. Relax and be pampered by 26 indoor and outdoor pools, 24 sauna and steam cabins, 2,500 loungers and a 6,000 m² health area. Only a 30-minute metro or tram ride from the city centre, it's a good option for a relaxing break from sightseeing.

AJ Hackett runs three top-notch bungy jumping locations in Queenstown, which span from the historic Kawarau Bridge Bungy — the birthplace of bungy jumping standing at 43 metres (141 feet) — to the towering Nevis Highwire Bungy. With an intimidating height of 143 metres (440 feet), the latter ranks among the highest bungy jumps globally.

Spread over 4,000 acres, Griffith Park is the largest urban park in the United States and has been used as the backdrop for several movies, including "Batman" and "Jurassic Park." It houses the Griffith Park Observatory, and the Los Angeles Zoo. Also within the park are the Autry Museum of Western Heritage and the Travel Town Transportation Museum. Fifty-three miles of picturesque hiking trails as well as swimming, biking and horseback riding ensure something for everyone. Griffith Park is also home to the Hollywood sign, which stands on Mt. Lee.

Great picnic fare can be discovered at The St. Lawrence Market, ranked by National Geographic as the world’s best food market. The St. Lawrence Hall, which contains the magnificent Great Hall, continues to be Toronto’s favorite site for social and business functions.