Little Havana is Miami’s beating heart of Cuban-American culture, where vibrant murals, the aroma of Cuban coffee, and the rhythms of salsa music fill the air. This iconic neighborhood offers a sensory overload—colorful streets, authentic eateries, cigar shops, and even free-roaming roosters bring its character to life. On the last Friday of every month, the neighborhood turns up the energy for Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays), a street party with live music, dancing, food, and art. For an even bigger celebration, don’t miss the legendary Calle Ocho Music Festival in March, one of the largest Latino festivals in the U.S.

The Hopsewee Plantation, which predates the Revolutionary War, is a remarkably well-preserved historical landmark. You can tour the four-bedroom home or stroll the grounds of this once-sprawling rice plantation.

Veliki Tabor is one of the best preserved late medieval and Renaissance castles in the continental part of Croatia, built by the noble Rattkay family during the 16th century. The oldest part of the complex is the central fortified building - donjon - used for dwelling and defence.