Boynton Beach is the gateway to the Gulf Stream. Relax in Florida style with open-air, waterfront restaurants at Boynton Harbor Marina. Try more unique hideaways and restaurants along downtown’s Ocean Avenue. Shopping is centered along the Congress Avenue corridor. To the west is an eco-marvel — the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge.

Even if ancient ruins aren't your cup of tea, a trip to an archaeological site is worth the detour. The journey will take you through the quaint countryside, threading through small towns and villages that might otherwise escape your notice. Just a few kilometres from the holiday resort of Altinkum, in Yenihisar, you'll find Didyma — home to a grand temple dedicated to Apollo. Didyma was more than a religious site; its oracle rivalled the fame of Delphi's. While the original temple was destroyed by the Persians around 400 BC, the existing ruins hail from the Roman times. The remnants of 120 columns stand as testament to the temple's once monumental size.

Stanislas National Forest, located fewer than two miles from Arnold, is nature at its most pristine. Camping, fishing, and traveling along the Stanislaus River are quite popular. People also take to hiking and horseback riding as additional activities.