Located in the car park of Grand Mall, Retro Museum transports visitors back to the 1944-1989 socialist period. The centrepiece is a collection of over 50 impeccably restored cars, including Volgas, Moskvichs, Trabants and Škodas, alongside Simson and Balkan motorbikes. The undisputed star is the Chaika GAZ-13 limousine, once the vehicle of choice for Communist Party Politburo members. Beyond the vehicles, the exhibits paint a fuller picture of everyday socialist life: East German household goods, Polish cosmetics, filterless Bulgarian cigarettes and Soviet vacuum cleaners all feature. A wax figure section adds Todor Zhivkov, Leonid Brezhnev and Fidel Castro to the mix, alongside beloved Bulgarian cultural figures. For anyone who grew up in that era, it is a trip straight back to childhood; for everyone else, a window into a world that has largely disappeared.

Step into the fascinating world of cacti at Jardín de Cactus in Lanzarote, where more than a thousand different types of succulents from various desert and arid regions are on display. Situated in the village of Guatiza, the garden was the last project of renowned artist César Manrique, and his works can be seen throughout the garden. The garden is designed as a large amphitheatre, with terraced arrangements of plants that provide a stunning visual experience. A restored windmill, once used for producing gofio (a sort of Canarian flour), stands at the highest point, further adding to the charm of the place.

The 16th-century Santa Barbara Castle in Lanzarote was constructed not only to defend the island against pirate invasions but also to provide a safe haven for locals during such attacks. Today, this remarkable fortress is home to the Piracy Museum, where visitors can delve into the island's fascinating history of piracy and maritime conflict. Set atop a volcanic peak, the castle offers breathtaking scenic views of the surrounding landscape.

Watch these majestic creatures swim and play in the waters along the NSW South Coast during their annual migration between May and November. Whale numbers have risen substantially around Jervis Bay in recent years, making the area are great place to watch these graceful mammals from shore or the deck of a tour boat. The viewing platform in Booderee National Park, located at Cape St George Lighthouse, is a splendid observation point. Perpendicular Lighthouse, at the southern end of the Beecroft Peninsula in the Jervis Bay Military Reserve, also offers a good vantage point.