The L.A. installment of this legendary wax figure museum is worth a visit in case you don't have much luck spotting movie stars elsewhere. It is located right next to the TCL Theatre and displays some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Get up close and prepare to strike a pose next to your favorite celebrities.

Disneyland, the original Disney theme park, remains a place where visitors can step straight into the worlds of their favorite characters, from Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck to Goofy and many more. Alongside its classic rides and nostalgic charm, the park now includes Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, an impressively detailed land that lets guests feel as if they’ve landed on another planet. One of its highlights is the Droid Depot, where you can assemble your own custom astromech droid from a selection of parts and personality chips.

A stylish way to see the viticulture wonders of Northern Michigan, Grand Traverse Tours guides you through the wineries, breweries, and distilleries of Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula, and Leelanau Peninsula. They also offer sightseeing tours, and give you the opportunity to see the region from the seat of your own private, chauffeured limousine.

A day trip from Madrid offers the perfect excuse to step back in time, and few places capture Spain’s medieval legacy quite like Ávila and Salamanca, both proudly listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Your adventure begins in Ávila, a walled city that appears lifted straight from the pages of a history book. Its imposing stone ramparts, punctuated by 88 defensive towers, encircle a beautifully preserved old town. Step inside and you’ll find Romanesque gems such as the Ávila Cathedral, part fortress and part place of worship, as well as the Basilica of San Vicente, famed for its architecture and colourful stonework. Ávila sits just over 100 kilometres from Madrid, and you can easily reach it by train or coach, both options run frequently throughout the day. From Ávila, continue west to the golden-hued city of Salamanca, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities. Its nickname, La Dorada, The Golden City, comes from the glow of its sandstone buildings, especially beautiful at sunset. Wander across the Plaza Mayor, often hailed as Spain’s finest square, then lose yourself among the cloisters, libraries and carvings of the historic university quarter. While Salamanca is delightful by day, it truly comes alive at night, its tapas bars and buzzing student energy make it tempting to extend your stay beyond a day trip.