The Cozumel Reefs National Marine Park is a diver's and snorkeller's paradise, showcasing the island's most celebrated underwater treasures. It features renowned dive sites such as the Palancar, Columbia, and Paradise reefs, where you can explore stunning coral formations and encounter an array of marine life. Dive into the dramatic Devil’s Throat at Punta Sur or discover the historic Felipe Xicoténcatl shipwreck, a WWII minesweeper now home to an impressive array of sea creatures. With up to 26 species of coral and 300 species of fish, the park offers an unforgettable underwater adventure in one of the Caribbean's most spectacular marine environments.

Located inside the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, the 74th-floor observation deck offers 360º views and is the highest vantage point in Abu Dhabi. Entry comes with a fee, but the experience is most definitely a rewarding one. Additionally, the deck features a café serving high tea, adding to the overall appeal.

Villa Vailima mansion was built in 1890 by the famous Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson and was his home for the last five years of his life. Even though he only lived in Samoa for a few years, he did write quite a number of novels during that time. The Samoan people loved him and he was given the name Tusitala, which means 'storyteller.' A half-hour tour explores Villa Vailima and, inside the museum. You'll discover a myriad of artefacts, while outside carefully manicured lawns give an air of elegance. Stevenson and his wife Fanny Osborne are buried next door in the Mt Valea Scenic Reserve.

Under the waters surrounding the islands of Samoa, beautiful coral gardens are teeming with an astonishing 900 species of fishes and 200 varieties of corals. The coast from Lalomanu to Lotofaga has plenty of swimming and snorkelling beaches. Samoan Island Adventures organises snorkelling trips as well as tours and scooter rentals.