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Museum holding one of Italy’s finest archaeological collections – antiquities from the 5th century BC to the 3rd century AD including superb sculptures, bronzes and frescoes.

Arguably the world’s best zoo, with ‘natural’ cage-free enclosures, brilliant shows, and breakfast with orangutans.

Showcasing over 200 classic cars from the Rupert family’s private collection, petrolheads can delve into a century of motoring history, from South Africa’s first Model T Ford to the rare Ferrari Enzo. It’s open daily, but you must book an appointment via the website before you go. You can also book a ride in a classic car.

Romania’s most famous castle was constructed in 1388 as a fortress and later as a royal residence. It’s famed, however, as the legendary home of Count Dracula – though ‘Vlad the Impaler’, inspiration for Bram Stoker’s vampire, never actually set foot in the place.

A gorgeous 3-tiered conservatory, saved from demolition and restored to its former Victorian glory by a local resident’s fundraising campaign. Now home to a botanical collection.

Permanently moored in Dubai as a hotel, non-guests can join heritage tours led by the ship’s former Cruise Director. Learn about the most famous cruise liner in history and its role in the Golden Age of travel.

The conspicuous ‘Gate to Nowhere’ should have led to the never-completed Temple of Apollo, but today it’s is the perfect place to watch the glorious Aegean sunsets. It was allegedly built on the spot where the cad Theseus abandoned faithful Ariadne who’d helped him kill the Minotaur.

This seaside village enjoys a spectacular setting amid olive groves and pine forests facing off a jagged coastline spanning no fewer than six coves, each with golden sandy beaches and crystalline turquoise waters. Climb the hill to the monastery of Panagia Theotokos for some breezy views; then book in for exceptional seafood at seaside taverna Vrahos.

LA is home to one of the buzziest food scenes in America, from food trucks serving dishes from all over the world and farmers’ markets packed with fresh local produce to strip mall sushi joints and swanky fine dining spots in Beverly Hills.

The world’s most famous water spout, and the geyser that gave all other geysers their name. It’s one of Iceland’s ‘Golden Circle’ sights, including Gullfoss and Thingvellir.