Mon Repos Beach near Bundaberg is a large turtle rookery. Watch nesting turtles from November to February while turtle hatchlings crack their shells and head into the sea from January to March. Outside turtle nesting season, Mon Repos Turtle Centre will give you an informative guided tour complete with some spicy turtle facts. You can also bike along the Turtle Track, connect with the island's history or just hit the beach.

In the outskirts of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, about a 2-hour drive from Abu Dhabi city centre, lies the Jebel Hafeet Mountain, right on the border shared by the UAE and Oman. Attractions are ample at the foot of the mountain, including luxury hotels with hot springs and refreshing pools, a zoo containing 4,000 animals, and caves open for exploration. An unexpected highlight is the namesake road leading here, voted 'best road on the planet' by several magazines based on its driver-friendliness and drama of the surrounding scenery.

Located on the Mediterranean sea, Almería is the perfect place when it comes to sunbathing on the beach. If you're looking for convenience, Playa del Zapillo and Costa Cabana are both within walking distance from the city centre. For more secluded beaches, Playa de los Genoveses, Playa del Peñón Blanco or Cala Rajá are some of the many options where visitors can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Revel in 360-degree views of temples, hovering high and low on a thrilling hot-air balloon ride. From 200 metres height, you can see the Angkorian ruins and the neighbouring countryside in all its splendour.