It’s time you take some time off and enjoy yourself this summer! What would the best destination be? How about some of the greatest cities in the world? Whether you prefer a warm climate or a cooler one, relaxation or partying, beaches or mountains, or whatever you can think of, you will definitely find your perfect destination. Take a look at the following list to see if any of these amazing cities tempt you!

The urban area of Helsinki offers a great variety of cultural, historical and outdoor attractions to visit and explore. Built in a Neoclassical style, the center of this city has wide beautiful streets and boulevards and many sites for nature lovers, like parks and public gardens. You can explore all of them on foot or on a bike and it is a destination for all ages. Here are some great ideas of sightseeing you must visit during your trip in Helsinki.

1.The National Museum of Finland is perfect for history lovers. It presents Finnish history from prehistoric times to the present, with large collections of archaeological finds. It is also provided with a workshop, that is an interactive exhibition for children and adults, where everyone can learn more about Finland history.

The unique atmosphere of Moscow is due the historical and contemporary mixture of architecture, culture and interesting attractions. As a tourist, you won’t have time to get bored. So many cultural activities you can get involved in, so many places for shopping, relaxing, taking amazing photos and admiring the most popular landmarks, like the Kremlin or the Red Square.

So first of all, go to visit the Kremlin, the most ancient part of the city and the most important symbol of what Moscow was once. It is both a cultural attraction, but also the residence of the president of Russia. For tourists, there are many organized tours of this site, that shows you popular museums, like the Armory Chamber and Archaeology of the Moscow Kremlin and churches like Cathedral of the Archangel and Cathedral of the Assumption.

This magical meeting place of East and West is one of the culturally richest lands and the 5h most visited city in the world. The location of Turkey’s largest city, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is a big reason for its popularity as a destination. Coveted by empires across the centuries, Istanbul is one of the world’s great metropolises. The city is liberally scattered with glorious remnants of its long and illustrious history, and the sightseeing here will impress even the most monument-weary visitor.

One of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, Tenerife is the largest of the Spain’s Canary Islands, home for Teide Mountain, which is among the world’s largest volcanoes. The island is known for its amazing volcanic landscapes, completed by yellow and black sanded beaches. The luxurious resorts and restaurants from here are the main reason why this place attracts so many tourists yearly. Most of them come here for relaxation, water sports and for the party atmosphere.

Tenerife offers so many opportunities of spending a great time there. The climate is warm all year-round, so this place is perfect whenever you want to escape the bad weather and treat yourself with a luxurious vacation.

Wonderful beaches, lush jungles and sparkling waterfalls create one of the most alluring landscape that one could admire from the balcony of their five star hotel room in an incredible resort, after a long day running around world-class shops and gourmet restaurants. This is Puerto Vallarta, the tropical wonderand found in Mexico.
Perfect for a romantic trip, Puerto Vallarta is known for its tropical wet and dry climate (rainy summers and relatively dry winters). The ideal time for a trip here is November to April, during the dry season. But no matter what time you decide to visit Puerto Vallarta, the water is most likely going to be warm.

The residents of Puerto Vallarta are very friendly and generally willing to help with directions and other requests.

Here are a few things you can do in Puerto Vallarta when you’re not sunbathing on one of the beautiful golden beaches:

As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, Amsterdam offers visitors a great variety of possible activities and places to visit. The city is an explosion of colour and cultural sights. There are so many things to visit here and you will not have the time to get bored at any point during your trip. Take a camera and a backpack and go!

A big green oasis in the middle of Manhattan, Central Park is the most photographed and visited urban park in the United States. It is considered the biggest treasure of New York City due to its rich history, beautiful landscapes and lots of activities people can practice here.

Central Park is about 9.1 square kilometers and its design is the result of a competition in 1858 to improve and develop the park space that was there before. The site is very complex, with 36 bridges and arches, 7 bodies of water and about 25 000 trees, all of these planned and built by people. Every year, about about 37.5 million visitors come here, both for the beauty and the uniqueness of this place, but also for the relaxing environment and the dynamic activities.

As one of the most diverse tourist destination, Cyprus is a combination of Turkish and Greek culture, a bi-cultural landscape hidden in the East of the Mediterranean Sea. Spending your holidays here is definitely a very good choice, regardless of age and your definition of “fun”. The clean beaches, clear waters and the multitude activities for both adults and children make Cyprus a good destination for families. Teenagers and young adults will find a great night-life, great parties all around and a lot of fun, especially is Ayia Napa, while seniors will most likely enjoy the cuisine, the sea, the beaches and all the places that are perfect for a beautiful morning or evening walk. Cyprus is also a valid trip destination all year round, as the summers are warm and beautiful, while the winters are very gentle.
Here are a few amazing places to visit in Cyprus:

One of the most wonderful capitals of Europe, Vienna has very well preserved architectural styles, traditions and culture imposed during Austro-Hungarian Empire. Nowadays, tourists come here to admire the beauty of the city and there are so many reasons why they come back: long rides on the streets of Vienna, through monumental buildings reflecting the imperial background of yesteryear, the concerts from Opera, the museums with classic collections of fine art, the specific cafes where they can taste the flavor of the classic Vienna.

Whether you are fascinated by painting, sculpture, architecture or anything that fits into the “classic” art category, or you find a greater interest in modern art, such as photography or street art, this world is full of great places where you can spoil your creative side.

Visiting Beijing, China’s capital city, is a real challenge for tourists, but also a wonderful experience because of the mix between history and modernity. Travellers keep coming back to Beijing for many reasons, because they always find something new to visit or to do and because there are so many sites, landmarks and restaurants that can’t be missed.

For a great trip to Beijing, here are some useful tips and advice you should mind. Mostly because you won’t have time to visit all the highlights, you have to do a selection and here are the most important attractions, but also interesting facts to know.