Visit San Jose

Visit Limon, the capital of Limón Province on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. Explore the vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture at the Parque Vargas (seaside park with historic bandstand and tropical gardens), sample traditional dishes like rice and beans with coconut milk at the Mercado Municipal, and stroll along the Playa Bonita (black-sand beach popular for surfing and sunsets). Don't miss the annual Carnaval de Limón in October, a lively celebration with music, dance, and parades.

The Arenal volcano, hot springs and hanging bridges through the rainforest.

The gateway to Manuel Antonio: sloths and capuchins on the beach in the smallest national park.

Afro-Caribbean reggae, coconut rice and the Salsa Brava wave on the Caribbean coast.

The cloud forest reserve, resplendent quetzals and the first canopy ziplines.

Guanacaste's surf town, with leatherback turtles nesting at Playa Grande next door.

Visit Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Explore Tivoli Gardens (one of the world's oldest amusement parks with historic rides and gardens), see the Little Mermaid statue (iconic bronze sculpture inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale), wander through Nyhavn (colorful 17th-century waterfront with historic ships and cafes), and visit the Round Tower (17th-century observatory offering panoramic city views).

Visit Dublin, capital of Ireland. Explore Trinity College (home to the Book of Kells, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript), stroll through Temple Bar (historic cultural quarter with pubs and live music), see St. Patrick's Cathedral (largest church in Ireland, founded in 1191), and tour the Guinness Storehouse (seven-story experience on the history of Ireland's famous stout).