A stone's throw from the sea near Mountcharles, Salthill Garden is a verdant selection of perennials, vegetables, and shrubs, individually styled by Elizabeth Temple. This walled garden also has a walking trail which can be fully explored within two hours.

While there's plenty to so in Charlotte Amalie on land, it would be a great loss not to explore the underwater wonders of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The easiest thing to do is rent a snorkel and explore the shallow waters by the beach, but you should definitely consider trying something more advanced at least once. Snorkelling is the cheapest choice. Add some diving equipment to go deeper and see more. Some tours now offer Sea Trek helmets — a modern take on the diving helmet. No matter your choice of equipment, do explore the coral reefs that are home to tropical fish such as snapper, hamlets, parrot fish, sturgeon, squirrel fish and majestic sea turtles.

Numerous small and big companies offer guided tours that focus on the savoury and salty richness of Parmigiano cheese and Parma ham. Most operators will bring you to a cheese factory tour just outside the city, let you try differently aged samples (most likely 1, 2 and 3-year cheeses). Similarly, don't miss a chance to see a Parma ham factory and taste the thinnest melt-in-your-mouth slices. Pick a tour that best matches your budget, interests and time frame. The most important variable in choosing the best tour is traveller reviews.

Cinecittà offers a behind-the-scenes look at Italy’s historic film studios. Visitors can explore monumental sets, costumes worn by stars such as Sophia Loren and Alberto Sordi, and exhibitions on the history of Italian cinema. There’s also a restaurant styled like a film set and a bookshop, all set within the studio’s green park.