See the best of the Hawaiian Islands on a short cruise from Kauai. Hawaii’s mountainous, green-swathed ‘Garden Island’ is a beautiful sight to behold from the deck of a sailboat as the sun sets.

See this serene part of the world up-close when you journey by foot along its striking coastline. A short drive from Antalya, this walk requires some thoughtful preparation: it’s 540 km in length and best left to the fittest of travellers.

What better location to gain your sea legs than on a historic island just off the tip of Italy’s boot in the Mediterranean? Not only is it a uniquely scenic destination, but your efforts will be rewarded with Sicily’s cuisine at the end of a day at sea.

A nation known for its selection of magnificent beaches, Brazil is an avid surfer’s dream holiday spot. Its east coast is particularly popular among travelling surfers, along which you can set up camp in many areas and wake up by the waves.

A common item on the bucket list of many scuba fanatics is Belize’s Blue Hole. A naturally occurring almost perfectly circular diving cave, the Blue Hole is more than 120 metres deep and more than 300 metres wide. Divers can descend and explore its depths. Or, snorkel in Belize’s idyllic reefs surrounding the Blue Hole.

A country comprising more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines is a favourite holiday pick among beach lovers. And, those who want to kiteboard in the area can head to some of its finest: including Boracay and Cuyo beaches, where conditions are ideal.

Restless legs? This vacation ought to sort you out. At the top of New Zealand’s south Island you can walk along its pristine beaches, view its incredible rock formations and get close to the country’s wildlife on the Abel Tasman National Park’s Track.

See Rhodes, Greece, from new angles by windsurfing along its coastline. The largest of the Dodecanese Islands, Rhodes is known for its beach resorts and offers plenty of activities to keep active travellers entertained.

Beyond the beaches of Cairns, adventurers are partaking in ‘Jungle Surfing’ – a fast-paced way to tour the rainforest canopy of Cape Tribulation up to 16 metres above the ground. This one’s not for the height-fearing travellers among us.