County Kildare is home to the windswept Bog of Allen, and to a leisurely section of the restored Royal Canal. There’s a masterpiece of an 8th-century High Cross in Moone. Maynooth Castle anchors the leafy university town of the same name. Kildare is also home to one of Ireland’s great driving routes. Following the course of the Gordon Bennett Cup, which saw racing daredevils whizz through Kildare, Carlow and Laois in 1903, the 104-mile circuit recalls a time when Ireland’s speed limit was just 12mph. The county is a marvellous mix of old and new, of natural landscapes and precisely manicured gardens, of horseracing competitions and stylish fashion events.

Approximately a two-hour drive from the coast and just an hour from the Saudi-Jordan border, Tabuk City is a developing town with a relaxed, rural atmosphere. Key attractions include Tabuk Fortress, the Hijaz Railway Station, the Museum of Antiquities and Traditional Heritage, the Prophet’s Mosque, and ancient natural springs dating back to the pre-Islamic era.

Lagos Zoo is an extensive interactive zoo with animal species from all around the globe. It also features a recreation of the South African Boulders beach, with its own penguin population.

Standing proudly as Florida’s tallest lighthouse, the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse is a beacon of history and maritime heritage. Built in 1887, it’s one of the best-preserved lighthouses in the U.S. Visitors can climb the 203 steps to the top for sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and surrounding area. The museum, located in the restored keepers’ dwellings, showcases artifacts, exhibits, and stories from the lighthouse’s history. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the lightkeepers and the role of the lighthouse in guiding sailors through the treacherous waters of the Florida coast.