Enclosed within a protective wall reaching up to 20 metres in width, the Ciudad Amurallada (or Walled City) is Cartagena's old beating heart. Packed with well-preserved colonial buildings, it's a pleasure to stroll through; its streets of colourful low-rise merchant homes marked by iconic balconies are now mostly walked by either tourists or students who attend classes at the University of Cartagena during the day and linger for meals and nightlife after school is out. Cafes in Plaza Aduana and Plaza Santo Domingo teem with patrons, forging an incredibly jovial atmosphere; the districts of San Diego and El Centro are two not to be missed. There is plenty of food and shopping to be had, with a mixed bag of world-class restaurants and street food hawkers and the incredibly photogenic palenqueras — women dressed in vibrantly coloured clothing selling fruit in the streets — images of whom have become emblematic of Colombia as a travel destination.

There is more than one way of exploring the beach: if you have had enough of sun tanning and frolicking in the surf, join a tour that puts you on a back of a horse. The ultimate romantic experience of riding along the sandy shore is available to riders of all levels. Feel like a character from a bodice ripper and get some spectacular photos for your Tinder profile while you're at it.

Centennial Park is one of the finest parks in Nashville featuring a nice pond, lots of walkways and large green fields. It is also here the iconic Parthenon stands. The park is the perfect getaway on a sunny afternoon. Bring a picnic basket, a blanket and just enjoy a few hours away from the city streets.