Home to Aston Villa Football Club since 1897 and with a seating capacity of 42,640, Villa Park Stadium is one of the oldest and most well-known venues in world football. Throughout its long history, it has hosted an array of prestige events like the World Cup and European Championship matches. To get to know more about its history and tradition, take a stadium tour or just simply visit during an exciting game.

Only minutes from Birmingham's city centre lies an extraordinary gem—the Winterbourne House & Garden. This remarkable destination showcases a diverse array of over 6000 plant species hailing from every corner of the globe. Step inside the house, adorned with antiques and soft furnishings reminiscent of the Edwardian era, and embark on a journey through time, learning about the families that once called this place home. A perfect English heritage where you can soak up the atmosphere of a bygone era.

Colombier Beach is St Barts’ crowning escape — a crescent of white sand accessible only by boat or two scenic hiking trails, ensuring its pristine seclusion. The Flamands Trail (20-30 minutes) starts past Petite Anse, winding along cactus-dotted cliffs with glimpses of rocky shores. For panoramic vistas, take the Colombier Lookout Trail (30-45 minutes) from the viewpoint parking lot, descending past iguanas sunning on volcanic boulders to reach the shore. Protected by a hilly peninsula, the bay’s calm waters reveal sea turtles and coral. Don’t forget to pack your snorkel! History lingers at the western edge, where hurricane-topped ruins of Laurence Rockefeller’s 1950s villa stand guard. No facilities mean packing sun shelter and water; early mornings reward hikers with empty sands and gentler heat.

The Antwerp Zoo was founded in 1843, which makes it one of the oldest zoos worldwide and the oldest in Belgium. About 5,000 animals from 950 species call this zoo their home. They live in monumental buildings and an impressive, meticulously maintained garden. A visit to the Zoo is a dose of pure relaxation in the middle of the city.