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Grand Cayman:
The Turtles at the Grand Cayman Turtle Farm are bred for their meat - try turtle soup it's delicious! |
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Jamaica:
Dunns River Falls - you don't have to physically climb the Falls - there's also a path and steps and you can join the Falls at various points to cool off. Watch out for the brightly dressed woman with a donkey. She is a he and he'll let you have your photo taken sitting on his donkey - for a price! |
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Barcelona:
Antonio Gaudi started work on the Familia Segrada Cathedral in 1882 - and it's still not finished! |
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Cozumel:
The first inhabitants of Mexico arrived some 20,000 years before Columbus and their direct descendents, the Mayans, built a succession of highly developed civilisations between 1200BC and 1521AD. Visit the Mayan Ruins. |
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Lima:
One of the few major pre-Columbian ruins found almost intact, Machu Picchu was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and is well worth a visit. |
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Bombay:
Shah Jahan had an almost insatiable passion for building. In Agra, as well as the superb mausoleum, the Taj Mahal, he also undertook the building of two great mosques, the Moti Masjid and Jami' Masjid. The Taj Mahal was the masterpiece of his reign and was erected in memory of the favourite of his three queens. His court was one of great pomp and splendour, and his collection of jewels was probably the most splendid in the world. |
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New York:
The Statue of Liberty in the Upper New York Bay commemorates the friendship of the people of the US and France. Access to the 29 foot torch was once accessible to the public (1886 to 1916) via a service ladder inside Lady Liberty's arm. |
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Miami:
The whole of the Florida Peninsula was once covered in swamp land. Reclamation has now created the famous Everglades and airboat rides are a thrilling way to see the inhabitants. Although the alligators have this vast expense to roam in, it is still quite normal for them to be found wondering away from the swamp land. |
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St Thomas:
Magens Bay is the most photographed bay in the world. Take a trip up by Surrey Bus and make sure you stop at Drake's Seat to take photos overlooking the bay - it is simply stunning. |
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Acapulco:
Visit the sensational Quebrada, where fearless divers plunge 136 feet into the crashing Pacific below, landing in a 9 1/2 foot deep inlet. Normally there are 5 daily performances, of which 4 are evening shows, where divers carry torches, and it is an unforgettable spectacle. The best spot for viewing is at the La Perla Nightclub at the cliff-side Hotel Plaza Las Glorias. |
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Los Angeles:
It doesn't matter when you take a drive through the famous Beverly Hills district - you are almost certain to catch a glimpse of someone famous. |
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Ho Chi Minh City:
Otherwise known as Thanh Pho, Ho Chi Minh is the largest city in Vietnam and retains the somewhat faded look of a European city, with its many Western-style buildings dating from the period of French colonial rule. |
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Singapore:
Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of this magnificent city also assisted in the founding of London Zoo, of which he was elected the first president. Re-live some of his era with a visit to the Raffles Hotel. |
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Port Suez:
It is forbidden that any of the drawings in any tomb or temple in Egypt be repainted - all the colours you see are original. |
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St Lucia:
The Pitons are the most famous tourist attraction of St Lucia but can be a 5 hour drive from Castries/Soufriere. The best way to see them is from the air - by helicopter. |
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San Juan:
Did you know the Pina Colada originates from Puerto Rico? |
