Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the most captivating areas in Spain. The second largest city and popular tourist destination provides a wealth of activities for anyone on holiday. Famous for its gastronomy, Barcelona hosts world class restaurants, the perfect place to relax in after a long day on the sun drenched beaches and temperate Mediterranean sea. Wander around the lanes, quarters and plazas with all their architectural marvel and artistic delights and soak up the culture of this city steeped in history.

Madrid

It is hard to find a city more alluring than Madrid. It is famed for its high energy, spirited night times. It is one of the most popular holiday destinations for people looking for a lively time. Rent an apartment in the center to get right to the heart of this vibrant place and experience the passion Madrid offers. Stroll around the streets and sample the extent of the bars from mellow afternoon havens to raucous night time dens.

Valencia

Valencia, the third-largest city in Spain, is a popular tourist destination in the west of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Valencia is famous for its orange groves, nautical sports and beaches and is considered one of the primary business centers on the Mediterranean. 

A theme park for science, art and technology, la Ciudad de las Arrtes y las Ciencias, includes the largest aquarium in Europe. History buffs can visit the Cathedral that claims to house the Holy Grail and the gates of this medieval city, which date to the 14th century.

Broadway and Shubert Alley

Taking in a Broadway show is one of the highlights of a visit to New York City. Considered the pinnacle of American theater, it has long been world renowned for its performances. This is the place to come to see the latest shows and the long running classics. 

Broadway usually refers simply to Broadway theater which encompasses a large number of theater venues in the theatre district and along the street of Broadway. For the most popular shows tickets should be purchased well in advance. Shubert Alley is a famous pedestrian only alley in the theater district, and home to two well known playhouses; the Shubert on 221 West 44th Street and the Booth at 22 West 45th Street. 

Historically, aspiring actors would frequent Shubert Alley looking for opportunities to perform in a play sponsored by theater baron, Sam S. Shubert. "A Chorus Line" played at The Shubert for a record 6,137 shows. The musical, "Oklahoma" debuted in 1941 at the St James playhouse just down the street. Other legendary places include Sardi's restaurant where many famous actors met and the Music Box Theater, where Irving Berlin staged "The Music Box Revue" in 1921.

Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge, completed in 1883, was the world's first bridge to be constructed of steel. It spans the East River from Manhattan. The bridge is an American landmark that has inspired generations of poets, songwriters and painters. 

Engineer John Roebling conceived of the bridge in 1855 and worked out every detail from its two granite towers to its four suspended steel cables. In June 1869 while determining the Brooklyn tower site, a ferry crushed Roebling's foot. 

Three weeks later, before ground had been broken, Roebling died of tetanus. Roebling's son, Washington, picked up the reins and executed his Father's grand plans. In 1872, however, Washington developed caisson's disease which robbed him of his seeing, walking and writing facilities. The bridge features two powerful stone towers which are connected at the top with Gothic-shaped arches. They carry four cables that cross the East River.

Times Square

Formerly Longacre Square, Times Square was named in 1904 after the New York Times tower. The newspaper first posted current headlines along its famous moving sign, the world's first, in 1928. 

Long the heart of the Theater District, Times Square fell into decay during the Depression when many theaters shut down. The city cleaned up the area by inviting corporations such as Disney to move into the area. Today, Times Square has become a much safer place, day and night, with shopping, theaters and restaurants galore, not to mention its mammoth billboards.

Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building is one of New York's most recognizable landmarks. Though never occupied by the Chrysler car company, the Art Deco building remains firmly associated with the auto giant. 

Its spire resembles a car radiator grill with a series of triangular windows. The gargoyles adorning the exterior are modeled after hood ornaments. Built in 1929, the Chrysler Building was briefly the world's tallest building and remains the epitome of Art Deco architecture.

New York Public Library

The New York Public Library's main branch was designed by architects, Carrere & Hastings, in the Beaux Arts style. The library, with its impressive rooms, is a prominent city attraction that has been featured in many movies and TV shows over the years. 

Visitors may even feel a sense of familiarity upon entering. Although colloquially known as the main branch, the proper name is actually the Stephen A Schwartzman building. It opened in 1911 to immediate acclaim. An enormous library, the Main Reading Room alone stretches two city blocks and the Periodicals Room holds 10,000 current magazines. The collection at this location is vast to say the least.

Burj Al Arab

The Burj calls itself ‘the world’s only 7-star hotel’ and, whether or not you agree, it certainly one of the most iconic buildings in Dubai.

Soaring to a height of 321 metres, the Burj is designed to resemble a billowing sail. There are various viewpoints from which you can take photos but one of the best is from the public beach next to it.

From here you will get the ultimate Dubai shot of you on the beach with the Burj in the background.

It is one of the most photographed structures in the world, and consistently voted the world’s most luxurious hotel.

It is too expensive for the average visitor so here’s a little secret tip from me to you: go for a drink at the Dhow and Anchor in the hotel opposite (Jumeirah Beach hotel) and sit out on the terrace for an even better view – but don’t tell anyone I told you!

Dubai Creek

After the world’s tallest building, I love the contrast of a simple abra ride on Dubai Creek. The creek is one of Dubai’s oldest and most beautiful areas. For me, nothing can match the sheer joy of riding an abra across the creek for just one dirham at sunset, as the evening call to prayer is singing out across the mosque minarets. 

Close your eyes and you could be back in the 1960s when the city began. You can even charter a private abra for £10/hour. At the other side you are met with the aromas of Dubai’s spice souk. It’s a great place to buy a little incense burner and a handful of frankincense, after which I’ll enjoy a walk around the beautiful old area of Deira, with its quirky alleyways and skinny alley cats. Talk about atmospheric!

Dubai Marina

One of Dubai's newer tourist attractions is Dubai marina. The marina is set in the backdrop of the amazing buildings of JBR and has great views, walkways and boat rides available. It is amazing either during the day or in the evenings. 

Dubai Marina is the largest man-made marina in the world and is home to super yachts and also Dubai Marina Mall. Set in the heart of ‘new Dubai’, Dubai Marina Yacht Club (DMYC) has rapidly gained a reputation as one of the renowned private yacht clubs of the region, with a purpose built clubhouse forming the centre-piece of four distinctive marinas. 

Arrayed along the length of a remarkable 3.5km canal, the marinas provide sheltered berthing for over five hundred yachts, in a setting that is simply unrivalled. With a choice of casual or fine dining restaurants, a lively Sports Lounge, or the tranquillity of the club lounges, all ensure that the clubhouse is a place of refuge throughout the week and not just simply a weekend get-away. 

For the keen yachting enthusiast, the club organises the increasingly renowned ‘Cruising Club’, which offers exclusively to DMYC members the opportunity to explore regional yachting destinations, and to join the regular series of workshops and seminars with fellow yachtsmen.

Mexico City

Mexico City was founded by Amerindians and is one of the oldest capital cities in the Americas. It was originally built by the Aztecs in 1325 as Tenochtitlan, so the history behind this city is one of the best attractions it has to offer. 

Around every corner of the Mexican political, cultural and financial center, a secret waits to be revealed by curious tourists. Don’t let rumors and myths about this city fool you, Mexico City cleaned up nicely for the bi-centennial and now has a crime rate about a third of Washington, DC’s.

Paris

The City of sunshine attracts a lot of guests per annum with its unforgettable ambiance. Of course, the divine cooking and huge art collections merit a number of the credit also. The mild stream Seine rambles through the town, flanked by stately museums, centuries-old churches, and blocks of Rococo- and Neoclassic-design design, additional increased by charming trees and glowing streetlamps. Peppering the Seine's cobbled walks and sleek bridges area unit impossibly stylish Parisians, in all probability on their thanks to the market, restaurant or cinema.

Containing best museums, fashion, cuisine, and an environment all its own, Paris is additionally a town of "many splendors," as author recalled in his memoir, "A movable feast." Visit the Centre Pompidou, fancy gourmand pastries, search dressmaking on the Champs Élysées or hit the boutiques in Les Halles, soak up the read atop the tower, or maybe set up every day trip to Versailles Palace. however do not miss out on the easy pleasure of winding the marvelous arrondissements (districts).