Also located nearby Ferndale is the Sardis Raptor Center. They host educational programs that provide viewers with the rare opportunity to see a variety of magnificent birds up close. Learn about their habitats, their roles in the environment and much more. Since their inception, the programs have gained enormous popularity in fairs, private and public schools systems and colleges, all over Washington.

If you’re ready to swap Paris’s romantic boulevards for a different kind of magic, head to Disneyland Paris. The resort has two parks: Disneyland Park, packed with rides, shows, restaurants, cafés, and endless shops; and Walt Disney Studios Park, which adds movie sets, live performances, and behind-the-scenes fun to the mix. Stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., set sail for Adventureland, or meet your favourite characters in Fantasyland. Whether you’re a kid, a grown-up, or somewhere in between, there’s more than enough here to keep the magic alive all day.

Tamarindo is a fairly small beach town, known for beaches with strong surf like Playa Tamarindo and Playa Langosta, within walking distance from downtown. Playa Negra and Playa Avellana are slightly further away, but can easily be reached by car. Nature lovers won't want to miss Playa Grande to the north — it is a major nesting site for huge leatherback turtles. Visitors can enjoy miles of soft, pristine sand and crystal-clear waters, helping to give the region its reputation as a tropical paradise.