Witnessing the surreal Northern Lights is a bucket-list moment for many travelers visiting Alaska. This tour in Anchorage gets you beyond the city lights and into the quiet dark, where the Aurora has room to dance across the sky. If you’re in town between fall and early spring, be sure not to miss this opportunity.

This art museum in The Hague is home to some of the most eminent paintings in the world including pieces from Monet and Picasso. Dutch abstract painter Piet Mondrian remains the featured artist at the museum with over 300 of his paintings displayed there. Walking through the halls of this remarkable Art Deco building is an eye-opening experience. The early 20th-century architecture fashioned by H.P. Berlage consisting of colourful brickwork, marble flooring and ornamental brass finishes is considered to be his masterpiece. The museum is open to the public and you can skip the queues by booking ahead of time on their website.

Founded in 1927, the Botanical Garden in Davie is home to more than 3000 exotic animals and some of the tallest and oldest trees in Florida. The associated Wildlife Sanctuary is a refuge for rehabilitated animals such as alligators, panthers, otters, peacocks, and flamingos. Join a narrated tram tour through the jungle and wetlands or discover the peculiarities of the tropic wildlife during special encounter shows.

Fells Point, a historic waterfront neighborhood on the Patapsco River, has been a cornerstone of Baltimore since 1763. Once a bustling hub for shipbuilding and trade, it later became home to waves of European immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Fells Point charms visitors with its cobblestone streets, 18th-century architecture, and lively atmosphere. This vibrant district boasts a unique mix of boutique shops, antique stores, live music venues, and over 120 pubs and restaurants.