This enormous and beautiful park spans 50,000 square metres and provides an inviting green space for residents and visitors to relax and find respite from the bustle of the city. It has fountains and artificial waterfalls, areas for picnics, children's playgrounds, a cafeteria, and much more. The best time to enjoy this lush area is during sunset, when a cool wind takes away the sweltering heat of the day. The twinkling lights of the city will keep you company.

Over 200 acres incorporates El Rancho de las Golondrinas, Santa Fe's living history museum. El Rancho represents and exhibits New Mexico's history with emphasis on the Spanish Colonial era. The museum is dedicated to 18th and 19th century New Mexico, with original colonial buildings and reconstructed Northern New Mexican historic buildings. Enjoy lively festivals with music and dance.

Gulangyu Island, just a quick five-minute ferry ride from Xiamen, is a living museum of 19th-century trade and culture. Once a hub for merchants and diplomats, it became home to grand mansions built by Chinese and foreign traders taking advantage of Xiamen’s open port status. The island’s car-free streets are a joy to wander, weaving through colonial-style villas, leafy gardens, and striking architecture that blends European and Chinese influences. Ferries can get busy, especially on weekends and holidays, so booking your ticket two to three days in advance is a smart move. Once you’re there, take your time exploring the quieter corners, enjoying the local seafood, or visiting attractions like the Piano Museum or Sunlight Rock for panoramic views.

Since 2004, the Carlsbadians of So Cal Surf Lessons have been teaching the art of riding the wave. Year round, you may learn to be 'one with the board' from safe, qualified, CPR and First Aid trained instructors, some of whom are professional surfers.