The Utah Shakespeare Festival, one of the largest Shakespearean theater exhibitions in the nation, runs from late June through mid-October on the campus of Southern Utah University. Performances take place on three stages, including the Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, an outdoor replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. This renowned festival, winner of the 2000 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, has featured acclaimed actors like Ty Burrell. Experience the magic of Shakespeare's works in a unique and captivating setting.

Near the Stock Palace and the Douro River is another UNESCO World Heritage site that is well worth visit while in Porto, the Monument Church of St Francis, or Igreja Monumento de São Francisco. This church built around the 14th century has one of Europe's most sumptuous and extravagant interiors. Here, all that glitter is, in fact, gold! Its interior is covered in gilded woodwork, and rumour has it that it was used around 400 to 600 kg of gold to decorate it. Hence why the St Francis Church is also known as "The Golden Church". Another highlight of this church is its impressive Tree of Jesse, a wooden sculpture carved by Filipe da Silva and António Gomes in 1718 depicting the ancestors of Jesus Christ, shown in a branching tree — considered to be one of the best in the world of its kind. Under the church, you will find the catacombs, where the Franciscan monks along with the members of Porto's noble families are buried.

Ordsall Hall is Salford's 'hidden gem'. Dating back over 600 years, it is one of the region's finest examples of an Elizabethan black and white half-timbered manor-house. Wander back through time, soaking up the atmosphere of its fully-furnished Great Hall and Star Chamber Bedroom. Get the low-down on Tudor lifestyles; maybe reminisce in its Victorian showcase and kitchen, or unearth the wealth of new discoveries to be made in its exciting and informative family events and exhibitions programme.

While Brian Head peak hovers over the eponymous resort, its tippy top is reserved for experts only. There ate two major skiing areas in the resort: Giant Steps mountain and Navajo mountain, connected by a ski bridge. Navajo has gentler terrain and is more suitable for beginners and families with children. Jointly, the two offer 71 runs and 8 chair lifts.