The St Nicholas church combines elements of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical styles in its architecture. The city holds many concerts here, find out the schedule and enjoy them while you are visiting.

Set inside The Dubai Mall, the Dubai Aquarium is one of the largest in the world, with a 10-million-litre tank that houses more than 140 species of marine life, including the planet’s biggest collection of sand tiger sharks. A stroll through the 48-metre walk-through tunnel gives you a front-row seat as sharks and rays glide overhead, while the underwater zoo upstairs introduces visitors to everything from otters to penguins.

Bournemouth Pier stands as a historic testament to the town’s Victorian-era origins as a seaside resort. While there has been a pier at Bournemouth since 1856, the structure that graces the shoreline today, stretching over 304 metres, was completed in the early 20th century. It remains the central focus of the beachfront, a grand and enduring symbol of traditional British coastal leisure. Today, the pier is all about action and great views. You can fuel up with a coffee and a pasty at the entrance before heading straight for the award-winning RockReef, an indoor adventure playground where you can tackle climbing walls or take a leap of faith. For the biggest rush, launch off the tower on the PierZip, the world's first pier-to-shore zip wire, soaring right over the waves. After all that, settle in at the Key West Bar & Restaurant at the pier's end. It’s the perfect spot to unwind with fantastic food, live music, and those unbeatable panoramic sea views.

Cruising Auckland’s harbour is a spectacular way to see the city and its surroundings from a different perspective. Several different companies offer day, afternoon, dinner and overnight cruises for different prices: Island Escape Adventure Cruises +64 9 358 1717 www.islandescape.co.nz Fullers Auckland Harbour Cruises & Ferry Services Auckland Ferry Building +64 9 367 9111 www.fullers.co.nz 360 Discovery Pier 4, 139 Quay Street, Downtown Auckland +64 9 307 8005 www.fullers.co.nz