This charming town is the gateway to exploring the dive sites and sandy beaches of the Bay of Islands. There are endless activities to do here, such as fishing, kayaking, swimming with dolphins and discovering authentic Maori culture.

The principal attraction of this suburb south of Los Angeles (on I-5) is that remarkable entertainment machine, Disneyland. Even adults will delight in this theme park, and there's now an element of nostalgia for many parents -- they first went there when they were children.

A lovely city between the Central and Western mountain ranges, it is known as the capital of salsa music and claims to be home to the most beautiful women in the world.

Bolivia's third largest city, it lies high in the valley of Cordillera Oriental. It is an agricultural hub of the country, especially for grains. Founded in 1574 by a conquistador, it is the home of an excellent archeological museum.

Ancient port and ship building center north of Edinburgh, it is now an important industrial center for Scotland.