At the highest point of the Old Town, Saint Pierre Cathedral dates back to the 12th century and is Geneva’s most visited monument. It’s known as John Calvin’s home church during the Reformation, and its underground archaeological site — the largest north of the Alps — offers a look at earlier layers of the city’s history. Brave visitors willing to climb the 157 steps of the north tower will be treated to a breathtaking panorama of both the city and the lake — worth it if the weather is clear.

Tucked into the bohemian Grottes district, Les Schtroumpfs — or the Smurfs buildings — are some of the quirkiest architecture in Geneva. Built in the early ’80s by three architects with a clear nod to Gaudí and comic book weirdness, the buildings look like something out of a fairytale: rounded shapes, bright colours, and almost no straight lines. Locals named them after the Smurfs because they genuinely look like something those little blue guys would live in. The complex houses around 750 families and includes a kindergarten, a dental clinic, and a few cafés, all surrounded by trees and playgrounds. It’s not a tourist hotspot, but definitely worth a quick wander if you’re nearby.

With its shallow and calm waters, Sapodilla Bay Beach makes for a fine destination for families with children. Nearby attractions include Chalk Sound and its rocky islands, as well as Sapodilla Bay Hill Rock Carvings, featuring inscriptions that date back to the 1700s.

An island paradise with superb snorkeling, white-sand beaches and secluded coves only 25 minutes from Perth. The island is 11 kilometres long and has been a popular holiday destination for over 50 years. It is a protected nature reserve and home to the quokka — a small wallaby-like marsupial.