Wied iż-Żurrieq is a small village situated on the southern coast of Malta. Here visitors can have a swim or visit the Blue Grotto and the surrounding coastline on a trip on the "dghajsa", a traditional Maltese fishing boat. The Blue Grotto is famous for the clarity of the water and the brilliant colours around the rocks and in the caves.

Frankfurt Zoo is home to around 4,500 animals across 500 species from around the world, including African mammals and the colourful wildlife of Madagascar. Wander through the different habitats, and check the schedule for special exhibits, themed tours, or seasonal events.

Haugesund and its surroundings offer a powder paradise for both alpine and cross-country skiers within a 30-90 minutes drive. Especially the Røldal Ski Destination is famous for its frequent snow fall and good skiing conditions.

'Vinpearl' spell out the giant white letters across the bay from mainland Nha Trang, marking the location of a massive theme park and recreation area that is best reached via a scenic cable car ride (the world's longest sea-crossing cable car at 3.3km long). There is plenty to discover: from thrilling 'dry' rides such as the Sky Wheel and ZipLine to the extensive offerings of the water park, to seeing the park's animal residents (most notably on Monkey Island) at the on-site zoo and aquarium. There is a namesake resort here in case you want to stay close to the action, plus a few beaches that are much more pleasant for swimming than the public beach in Nha Trang city.