Jardin l'eau du Pre Curieux in Evian-Les-Bains, France are stunning botanical gardens entirely given over to the conservation of wetlands, and visitors can enjoy guided tours. There is a fascinating exhibition space, and the remodelled garden offers different wetland areas, where visitors can learn about the marshes in streams near them and how to protect them. Jardin l'eau du Pre Curieux also offers children's workshops, pedagogical presentations, has a document center and wonderful exhibitions, there's also disabled persons access, and the gardens are accessible by boat, come visit.READ MORE

Dal Pirata Beach in Giardini Naxos, Messina, Italy is a wonderful attraction in Sicily near the archaeological site, and surrounded by two partitions of a lava flow from Moio a prehistoric cone on the slopes of Mount Etna. This historical site is well worth a visit to see the lava valleys and shapes of the magma as it cooled with beautiful arches, and is where the Greeks landed to establish the first Greek colony in Sicily and called it Naxos. Dal Pirata Beach also offers a restaurant, snacks and a bar and is simply a wonderful place to visit.READ MORE

The Steamboat Era Museum in Irvington, Virginia is a maritime museum that preserves the artifacts and information of the Steamboat Era of the Chesapeake Bay, and here visitors will appreciate and enjoy the history and influence of steamboats as an economic lifeline. Enjoy a unique look into the human side of the steamboat story, excellent exhibits and tours of the museum, models of steamboats and more, come travel back to an era where waterways were main highways, it's fascinating.READ MORE

The Lake Placid Olympic Museum exhibits the stories of two Olympic Winter Games and offers an extensive collection of display items and exhibits of Lake Placid's rich sports history. Come relive the Olympic achievements and memories over the years as you journey through the many treasures available at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum. The museum is wheel chair accessible situated on street level and wheelchairs are available at the front desk. Lake Placid Olympic Museum is available for private rental perfect for private events, group activities or a cocktail reception in the gallery.READ MORE

Acadien Historical Village in Caraquet, New Brunswick is one of the most authentic historical sites in North America, and visitors enjoy intrepreters in period costumes, 40 restored original buildings, where you will see how the Acadians lived between 1779 and 1939. Located a good drive out of Bathurst, this wonderful attraction is well worth a visit, and guests are well advised a good three hours is needed to appreciate all that's on offer here. There are wonderful restaurants and bars, and accommodation available in the Hotel Chateau Albert, and a kids section and facility rentals, come experience the history.READ MORE

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society in Onancock, Virginia, USA serves to educate the community about the past and history of the Eastern Shore by preservation and interpretation through it's collections. Enjoy exhibitions and programs, and collections consisting of valuable historic properties, artifacts, archives, and a library. With ongoing lectures and evening seminars, art exhibits and workshops through out the year, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society have something of interest for everyone. Ker Place houses the museum and museum shop and is the society's headquarters, and is available for rental as a wedding venue, conference venue of any other special occasion.READ MORE

Visit Charles Fort in Kinsale for bastions, estuary views, guided toursREAD MORE

Desmond Castle in Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland is a wonderful historic site to visit consisting of a three storey keep with storehouses to the rear. Built by the Earl of Desmond, originally as a customs house, Desmond Castle also served as a prison in the 18th century, an ordnance store, and as a workhouse during the great famine. Now a national monument, the historical Desmond Castle hosts the International Museum of Wine Exhibition, which documents the history of Ireland's wine links with Europe and the world. Guided tours are available, and it's a fascinating place to visit.READ MORE

Chincoteague Pony Centre on Chincoteague Island, Virginia offers the largest herd of Misty family ponies, it's a place where you can interact with these real Chincoteague Ponies, and enjoy exciting activities. The Chincoteague Pony Centre offers a wonderful and memorable day out, and you can enjoy pony rides, pony shows, riding lessons, pony day camps and more. The Misty Museum at the pony centre displays stunning collectables and memorabilia, antique furnishings like carriages and carts, collections of books and artwork and other fun stuff. The Gift Shoppe here stocks souvenirs, Antiques, Toys, Country Gifts, Candles, Folk Art and Sailing Ships, come visit, it's fascinating.READ MORE

Cobh Heritage Centre offers an insight into the Queenstown story with exhibitions and is wheel chair accessible. Savour a wonderful meal and atmosphere in the restaurant of the restored Victorian Railway Station, where delicious hot meals, pastries and sandwiches are served all day. At Cobh Heritage Centre learn about life in Ireland through the 18th and 19th century, the mass emigration and great famine, how prisoners were transported to Australia, and the stories are told through mostly permanent exhibitions, it's really fascinating to visit.READ MORE