Located close to one of Cozumel’s most popular beaches, The Mayan Cacao Company offers a glimpse into the important role chocolate plays in Mayan culture. Here, you’ll pass through interactive exhibits before sampling a pre-Hispanic chocolate drink and a chocolate margarita.
Flowing 82 miles (132 kilometers from its source in the Kenai Mountains to the Cook Inlet of the Pacific Ocean, the Kenai River is chock-full of salmon and trout making it the most popular sport fishing destination in Alaska. Each summer, millions of salmon return to the river from the Pacific Ocean to spawn in the same streams they were born in.
Most locals call this epic ribbon of seaside concrete the Santa Monica Bike Path or The Strand. The skating-, jogging-, biking- and pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare stretches alongside the Pacific Ocean from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades to the far end of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in Torrance.
Fans of the curious and bizarre feel at home at the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it houses rare and unusual plants from threatened rainforest environments. Pass a wide, welcoming front lawn and step inside the giant, white greenhouse to discover the beauty of the natural world.
A short jaunt south of Atlanta, the quiet suburb of Senoia has been a famous filming location for decades, mainly due to Riverwood Studios' presence. Films partially shot in and around Senoia include Fried Green Tomatoes and Driving Miss Daisy, and most of the hit TV series The Walking Dead was shot in town.
With its Douglas fir features and a curved roof that resembles a bald eagle in flight, the striking design of the Squamish Adventure Centre references its surroundings. The center is a hub for visitors to the area, offering information on outdoor activities in Squamish and views of the imposing granite dome of the Stawamus Chief.
For some of the best hiking in Los Angeles, Runyon Canyon Park is a top destination. Expect panoramic city views as you explore, hike, and sweat alongside Angelenos working out and walking their dogs. The 160-acre (65-hectare) open space hugs the Hollywood Hills, and offers a scenic respite from the bustling LA streets below.
Visitors to fashion-forward Los Angeles can do some shopping—but save a bundle—with a visit to Citadel Outlets. Just a quick drive from downtown, this is the place for discounts, with dozens of retailers offering outlet prices, and the convenience of opening hours from early till late.
At Cenote Chaak Tun, outside Playa del Carmen, venture inside hidden subterranean caves that the ancient Maya believed were sacred portals to the underworld. Follow the beam of your headlamp into an enormous cenote, where centuries-old stalactites drip from above, and swim and snorkel in its fresh water rivers and pools.
Fashion-conscious New Yorkers have been flocking to Bloomingdale’s since the 1870s, when the brand first made a name for itself selling European goods on the Lower East Side. In 1886, Bloomingdale’s moved uptown and has sold high-end fashions to figures such as the late Jacqueline Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth II. Its art deco-style flagship store is a must-see for architecture buffs and avid shoppers.
The vast green space and wooded trails of Point Pleasant Park, on the southern tip of the Halifax peninsula, contains 185 acres (75 hectares) of oceanside parkland. Bustling with walkers, joggers, and visitors to the seaside city, this park is home to statues, events, and memorials including the Halifax Monument erected in 1969.
Close to Melrose Avenue and Rodeo Drive, Robertson Boulevard is a major shopping destination (and celebrity haven) in Los Angeles. Running between Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and Culver City, the thoroughfare’s designer boutiques make it a draw for fashionistas, while its stylish restaurants are A-lister approved.
The Shubert Theatre stands in the heart of New York City’s Theater District, near Times Square. A landmark for theatergoers and sightseers, thanks to its Venetian Renaissance–style facade and elegant interior, the approximately 1,500-seat playhouse has hosted multiple hit musicals and plays, and is a fixture on many stroll-by walking tours of Broadway. Book a ticket to a hit show or simply admire the exterior.
Originally owned by the California Fruit Company, followed by Del Monte Foods, The Cannery was once a major fruit and vegetable canning plant in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since its 1937 retirement however, The Cannery’s historic building has been preserved and now houses a myriad of shops, boutiques, and restaurants on Leavenworth Street.
Housed inside a 1930s building topped with an art deco clock tower, Atwater Market (Marché Atwater) is one of the city’s top foodie hot spots. Food sellers hawk local artisanal produce including Canadian ice wine, maple syrup, Quebec cheeses, charcuterie, fresh-from-the-oven pastries, and all kinds of farm-grown fruit and vegetables.
From 1910 to 1940, hundreds of thousands of immigrants—mostly from Asia and Mexico—were processed at the US Immigration Station on Angel Island; many were also detained and interrogated. The restored station is now a museum dedicated to the education and interpretation of this period of American history.
Located on the banks of the Yukon River, the S.S. Klondike National Historic Site celebrates the history of riverboats in the Yukon. During the Klondike Gold Rush, the S.S. Klondike played an important role in moving ore, goods, and people up and down the river between Whitehorse and Dawson City. The boat is now a museum and monument to the era of riverboat transportation.
Sample and enjoy wines with a view at Viansa Sonoma Winery. Located at the summit of Sonoma Valley, the winery offers panoramic views over its property, which includes 33 acres (13 hectares) of estate vineyards and 97 acres (39 hectares) of natural wetlands, home to a number of indigenous waterfowl.
Carlsbad Village is the downtown area at the heart—and waterfront—of Carlsbad, a fun-loving Southern California beach town. On a visit to Carlsbad, you’re likely to spend most of your time in the village. It’s where you’ll find the shops, restaurants, music venues, galleries, and hotels, including the famous Carlsbad Inn: a Bavarian-style hotel steps from Carlsbad State Beach.
The Center for Brooklyn History—formerly known as the Brooklyn Historical Society, and now managed by the Brooklyn Public Library—is housed in a stately, Queen Anne-style building in the heart of Brooklyn Heights. The research center brims with art, archival documents, and exhibitions on the borough’s history; don’t miss the ornate Othmer Library and the gift shop filled with local products.
Rainbow Falls, the Boiling Pots, and Pe’epe’e Falls draw many visitors to Wailuku River State Park. On sunny mornings you can see rainbows glimmering in the mist of the 80-foot (24-meter) Rainbow Falls. When the Wailuku River is high, continue past Rainbow Falls to marvel at the Boiling Pots bubbling below Pe’epe’e Falls.
More than 50 Prince Edward Island artists and artisans are represented among the collections at this small gallery, where you’ll find everything from paintings and carvings to pottery, jewelry, and homeware on display. Dine at the popular on-site café and wander the pretty gardens, which are dotted with sculptures and exotic blooms.
Home to both the San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Ballet, the War Memorial Opera House opened in 1932 and is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. The grand beaux-arts venue seats more than 3,000 people for opera performances and ballets, as well as other events such as concerts and lectures.
Perched on a grassy hilltop above sweeping red sands, Covehead Harbour Lighthouse is one of the most photographed spots on Prince Edward Island (PEI). While this lighthouse is one of the island’s shortest at just 27 feet tall (8.2 meters tall), its charming white and red-trimmed exterior and panoramic coastal views make it one of the most popular.
Just outside of Whitehorse, the Yukon River carves its way through a basaltic lava flow, revealing colorful cliffs of volcanic rock. During the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century, the fierce rapids of Miles Canyon were a vital artery for prospectors. However, the canyon has since been tamed with a dam, and it’s now a popular recreation area for locals and visitors alike.
A popular spot for DC locals and visitors in the know for more than 140 years, Eastern Market is home to an array of local food vendors, farm stands, and artisans selling crafts. Sample the many on-the-go snacks, or pick up provisions like fresh cheese, meat, and fish. A National Historic Landmark, it’s a city institution that’s worth stopping by, whether you’re browsing or buying.
Stretching more than six city blocks and housing almost 250,000 square feet of exhibit space, the sprawling Austin Convention Center hosts a variety of events and conferences. It’s an ideal location for meetings and conventions, with more than 54 meeting rooms and seven ballrooms, and it’s within close proximity to the hotels, restaurants, and bars of downtown Austin.
Keeping guard over the Port of Veracruz since the 16th century, the imposing San Juan de Ulúa Fortress was once one of the most important strongholds of the Spanish Empire in the Americas. Now preserved as a national historic monument; the long-abandoned fortress stands testament to the city’s colonial past.
This pre-Columbian archaeological complex is among the stand-out sights on Mexico's Pacific coast. Excavated features include a Mesoamerican ball court, sacrificial altar, and clay pyramids, while the on-site museum showcases around 800 smaller artifacts, including an ancient town sign in the indigenous American language, Nahuatl.
This 19th-century henequen plantation is a living museum, immersing guests in Merida’s colonial heritage as they explore the site’s working machines, sprawling grounds, and horse-drawn railways. The hacienda is also home to a restaurant and hotel, as well as a traditional Mayan dwelling and private cenote.
