Saint Martin Carnival is one of the island's cultural highlights, where locals and tourists get together in the streets to sing, dance, make music, throw confetti and have a good time watching the lively parade. Both Marigot and Philipsburg are decorated in colourful feathers and glitter for the whole carnival month. On the French side, the carnival takes place in February and until early March. On the Dutch side, the carnival is celebrated from mid-April until early May.

For a strong whiff of the sea and a taste of what remains of old Surabaya, visit the Kalimas Harbour, the city’s original port. This is where broad-beamed pinisi schooners unload produce along a 2 km stretch of quayside. The best time to visit is early in the morning when the boats are setting sail.

The Song Dynasty Town (or Songcheng) is an exciting, albeit slightly kitschy, theme park in Hangzhou. This is one of China’s largest dynastic theme parks, replicating the architecture and street scenes of that era.The park's main attraction, however, aren't its countless exotic exhibits, but a top-notch song and dance show that ranks amongst the finest in the world.

Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours offers a spine-tingling journey through San Antonio's oldest districts, where guides share haunting tales of the city's history and paranormal encounters—all by candlelight. Guests can choose from walking tours, nighttime bus excursions, or even dinner tours at historic landmarks, with many reporting eerie, unexplained phenomena along the way. Don’t miss the Sisters Grimm Oddities Parlor inside the famously haunted Menger Hotel, where you’ll find gothic-inspired souvenirs and curiosities to remember your chilling experience.