Watching the northern lights or aurora borealis dance across the sky is, without a doubt, on the bucket list of most travellers visiting Iceland. Although there are no guarantees that you will see them on your visit, with luck and some planning, there is a high chance of catching this spectacular display. You can spot the northern lights in the Icelandic skies from late August through May, but the peak season to witness this stunning natural phenomenon is between October and April.

Just 25 kilometres from the city centre lies Ramoji Film City, one of the largest and most impressive film studio complexes in the world. With numerous gardens and streets recognisable from various movies, it’s a haven for film enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy spectacular opening and closing shows that offer a peek into the magic of filmmaking.

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.

Seattle's 92-acre, award-winning zoo exhibits nearly 1,100 animals representing almost 300 different animal species – from tiny insects to the largest land mammal on the planet, the African elephant. Beside hosting beautiful animals, the Woodland Park Zoo provides shops and some dining options.