Nestled in the heart of County Clare, Shannon, Ireland, is a charming town renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture. Visit Shannon between May and September for the best weather and to enjoy local festivals and events that celebrate the town’s vibrant culture and community spirit.

One of Turkey's popular holiday vacation spots, Antalya is an engaging city. The region is immersed in sunshine for 300 days of the year, making it a hot spot for sunbathing, swimming and activities like wind-surfing, water-skiing, sailing, mountain climbing and caving.

Puerto Natales sits at the head of the Ultima Esperanza Sound in southern Chile, serving as the gateway to Patagonia’s dramatic landscapes.

Polonnaruwa, located in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province, served as the island’s capital nearly a thousand years ago. Today, it offers one of the most extensive and well-preserved archaeological sites in South Asia. Visitors can walk among the ruins of royal palaces, Buddhist monasteries, and intricately carved stone temples. One of the highlights of Polonnaruwa is the Gal Vihara, a group of colossal Buddha statues carved directly into granite.

Altun Ha, where archaeologists found a nine-pound jade carving among these ruins, the largest ever uncovered in a Mayan civilation.