The rusty towers of Gas Works Park once converted coal and crude oil into gas. After running for half a century and being shut down in 1956, the plant is now the center of a green park on the coast of Seattle and nature is slowly regaining its territories by covering parts of the structure with layers of vegetation. A perfect location for a stroll and a view over Seattle's skyline.

With its stunning natural beauty, the island's north coast should be on every Dominican itinerary. The landscape here is woven with a tapestry of lush rainforest, towering cliffs and otherworldly red rocks, embraced not only by heavenly beaches — such as Batibou — but also freshwater pools fed by rivers. Snorkelling gear and hiking boots are a must. BNe sure to also linger in the village of Calibishie, for a trip to the Pointe Baptiste Chocolate Factory or a savoury meal on a terrace overlooking the sea.

Simply pick up a leaflet or a map and walk around the streetscapes of beautiful Victorian buildings. If you get tired, hop on the Newcastle’s Famous Tram, a replica of the original Newcastle working tram in service in the 1920s. The tram stops outside Newcastle Railway Station on Watt Street and the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Wharf Road on weekdays only.

The most well-known branch of the Soumaya Museum on Plaza Carso houses the eclectic $700 million private art collection of one of the world’s wealthiest men. The glistening facade of the building with its swooping lines is a must for your Instagram feed. Inside, a spiralling ramp will lead you though several floors filled with works of European and Mexican masters. The museum's collection spans 30 centuries of art including sculptures from Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica, Mexican art, works by European old masters and masters of modern western art such as Auguste Rodin, Salvador Dalí, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and Tintoretto. It is called one of the most complete collections of its kind.