The part of Hoi An most sought-after by visitors is its incredibly photogenic mustard-coloured Old Town, a UNESCO-listed collection of beautifully preserved buildings; some of these still function as private homes, while a total of 22 are open to the public and operate largely as museums. Of particular interest are historic merchant residences, some of which offer short guided tours (the Old House of Tan Ky is among the most interesting), and Chinese assembly halls used for gatherings and celebrations by individual ethnic groups. Visiting each attraction will require one of the 5 admission slips that come with a general Hoi An Ancient Town entry ticket.

Portland's Japanese Garden covers a sprawling 5.5 acres and has been deemed by many to be the finest outside of Japan. The garden's serene environment, defined by peaceful waterfalls, koi ponds, and abundant greenery, remains an inviting respite year-round, with free guided tours running daily at noon. There's also a delightful café here that puts on traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, with the tea itself and accompanying snacks imported directly from Japan.

Go wild at Ireland’s only wildlife park. A short drive from Cork City and home to more than ninety different species of animals from the four corners of the world, Fota offers an immersive wildlife experience as well as exhibits on conservation and animals' native habitats.

Stingray City is the most popular tourist attraction of Grand Cayman. Book a tour of 3-5 hours and head out to the sandbars 40 km (25 miles) off the shore of Grand Cayman. Jump in to the shallow water and interact with the gentle Southern Stingrays. A guide will help you get individual attention from the animals, and will teach you how to feed and touch them. Memorable experiences and fantastic photos guaranteed.