The beguinages of Flanders and the Netherlands are always oases of calm and stillness, where you might still expect to see an old beguine mumbling her prayers in a doorway. Two of Ghent’s three beguinages have been included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Although the Old St Elizabeth Beguinage, in Begijnhofdries in Ghent, is no longer enclosed by a wall, making it simply part of the city, it still has a unique atmosphere. Today the Old St Elizabeth Beguinage is known as ‘holy corner’, a place of religious tolerance, because it has no less than three different churches: one is Roman Catholic, one is Orthodox and the other is Protestant. From bleachfield to orchard This open beguinage grew into something of a ‘beguine city’ in the 13th century, with a church, the ‘Grootjuffer’s House’, an infirmary, a chapel, more than a hundred houses for beguines, a bleachfield (a field where linen was laid out to bleach) and an orchard. After the French Revolution, with increasing industrialisation, the inhabitants moved to their new beguinage in Sint-Amandsberg in 1873.

Bungee jumping over the glacial-fed Cheakamus River is an electrifying experience for thrill-seekers. Take a 50-meter leap of faith and feel the adrenaline surge as you freefall towards the rushing water. This year-round activity offers an unforgettable adventure for those seeking to conquer their fears.

Embark on a journey to the Titanic's final resting place and into the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean and witness one of the most compelling stories of our time through the precious treasures left by those aboard the RMS Titanic on her fateful maiden voyage in 1912. The immersive exhibit features over 400 real artifacts recovered from the world's most famous ocean liner, along with recreations of the first- and third-class cabins. Take a photo of the replica of the legendary Grand Staircase and get a feel for what it was like aboard the famous luxury liner, as well as a sense of perspective of the magnitude of the disaster. Upon entering, you will receive a boarding ticket from an actual Titanic passenger, with some information about that person. And at the end of your visit, you will find out if this person survived the catastrophe or not.

Only yards from the Dick Clark Theater is the Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area. With 130 acres of gorgeous hiking areas, Lakeside is found on the bluff above the equally gorgeous Lake Taneycomo. Two trails may be explored, with trail maps posted at the trailhead.