1 . Here are some beautiful classic road-tripping routes in California.

There are wonderful options including dramatic sea cliffs, sun-soaked surfing towns, playful harbor seals and the Golden Gate Bridge. You’d better avoid driving here in the spring and summer months, when the central and northern coastline can be socked in by fog and the rainy season can lead to landslides. Instead, September and October will yield the sunniest skies and some of the best weather as you spend a week checking this beauty off your bucket list.

That highway number is significant: It is in memory of the 49 people who came seeking for fortune in California’s original Gold Rush. Today the route winds through Gold Country towns such as Placerville and Nevada City, past ghostly Old West mines and Victorian buildings. Hwy 49 comes mighty close to Yosemite National Park (15 miles) and Lake Tahoe (75 miles), both of which are good places for family camping.

Enjoy your trip on America’s “Mother Road”, which brought Dust Bowl refugees, Holly-wood starlets and hippies to California. Drive slowly from the desert to the Pacific Ocean, pulling up alongside retro relics, sleeping in a tipi hotel and fueling up in neon-lit diners. Avenue of the Giants

The incredible 32-mile road at Humboldt Redwoods State Park is canopied by the world’s tallest trees. It’s one of the most justifiably celebrated drives in California. The best time is in the morning when sunlight glints off dew-drenched ferns. Among the majestic (壮观的) woods along the Avenue, there is an interesting four-sided hearth, designed by renowned architect Julia Morgan. Walking trails wind through all the woods for proper tree-hugging.

2 . One of the best things about London is that so many of its world-famous museums are free to the public. Visitors can enjoy some beautiful paintings, portraits (肖像) and art pieces by famous artists from around the world there.

Royal Air Force Museum

Located in Hendon, Royal Air Force Museum has over one hundred and sixty aircraft on display and is a must-see for aviation (航空) lovers. Documenting the history of aviation and aircraft in the United Kingdom, the museum has one of the biggest and best collections of military aircraft in the world.

Tate Britain

Founded by sugar businessman Sir Henry Tate, Tate Britain is a wonderful museum to visit, with lots of fantastic British artworks on show. Tate Britain’s masterpieces include works by William Blake and Francis Bacon. Wandering around the exhibitions and galleries is a lovely way to spend the day. With the museum lying on the banks of the Thames, you can take a boat to get there.

National Portrait Gallery

Home to over 11,000 portraits, this delightful art gallery focuses on famous British people through the ages. Portraits, photos, sculptures and drawings of some of the country’s most influential and well-known figures gaze upon you as you make your way through the gallery. While its most famous portrait is undoubtedly the one of William Shakespeare, more contemporary pieces do not look out of place alongside artworks that date back hundreds of years.

Imperial War Museum

Located in what was once a hospital, Imperial War Museum offers a fascinating look at war and its impact. With lots of films, photos, videos and audio recordings included in the displays, visitors will come away with a greater insight into the tragedy (悲剧) of wars, as well as the impact they have on society.

3 . Northern Ireland’s capital and largest city--Belfast--has become a top tourist destination. Here are a few of the attractions that bring in guests from around the globe.

Botanic Gardens

Belfast Botanic Gardens started out as a private park in 1828 but opened to the public in 1895. Construction on the garden’s famous Palm House, a building of glass and iron, started in the 1830s. A wide variety of plants can be found there, including one that is over 400 years old!

Open: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. (Closed from Nov. 15th to Feb. 15th next year.)

Admission: Individual: $9 (adult), $5 (kid under 14)

Family: $21 (Parents & up to 3 kids)

Belfast City Hall

Belfast’s City Hall, located in the center of the city, is a good place to begin touring. The grand building, which opened in 1906, houses exhibits that are related to Belfast’s politics and government. Outside, the gardens are full of impressive statues and memorials.

Open: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. (Closed on Dec. 23rd - 25th & Jan. 1st - 3rd.)

Admission: Individual: $10 (adult), $6 (kid under 14)

Family: $24 (Parents & up to 3 kids)

Ulster Museum

The largest museum in Northern Ireland is Belfast’s splendid Ulster Museum. It has been called Northern Ireland’s treasure house of the past and present. From mummies to moon rocks, the museum possesses impressive art, natural science and history collections.

Open: Weekdays: 8:00 am -5:30 pm. Weekends: 10:00 am -3:30 pm.

Admission: Individual: $8 (adult), $4 (kid under14)

Family: $19 (Parents & up to 3 kids)

St. George’s Market

Award-winning St. George’s Market was built in the 1890s and is Belfast’s last remaining market housed in a Victorian building. Visitors will find approximately 200 stands selling food, clothes, antiques, crafts and more. Go early for the market’s famous breakfast, and try a specialty coffee or tea while listening to live music.

Open: Weekends: 5:30 am-3:30 pm.

Admission: FREE

6 . Choosing the most beautiful ski resort in the Alps is like picking the prettiest diamond. With white peaks and sparkling snow, the following 4 European treasures will spark instant alpine urges.

1. Saas-Fee, Switzerland

Unique selling points: High-mountain setting, in-your-face glaciers.

Saas-Fee hit the right notes as the setting for Wham!'s "Last Christmas" music video in 1984. It's a pleasing Swiss village among glaciers and mountains. Fabled 4,000-meter peaks such as the Dom, the Taschhorn and the Alphubel dot the skyline.

Worth the trip: For you to rub shoulders with real mountaineers, the Britannia Hutte is a climbers' refuge, just 15 minutes walk from the nearest lift. A simple lunch on its sunny balcony offers grand views.

Britannia Hutte, 3906 Saas Fee, Switzerland; +41 27 966 81 00

2. Alpbach, Austria

Unique selling points: Cute houses, the bygone feel.

Alpbach has long known what its best features are and made a point of highlighting them. The medieval village's traditional wooden farmhouses proved to be head-turners for early tourists and planners.

Farming is still very much alive here. It has landed the prize as "Austria's most beautiful village". And the competition for that one is tough.

Worth the trip: Boglalm is an Alpbach favorite, offering authentic local food such as beef soup and grilled sausage.

Boglalm, 6236 Alpbach, Austria; +43 5336 5177

3. Megeve, France

Unique selling points: Mont Blanc views, stylish center, scent of pine.

Megeve muscles into the list by virtue of its location, with close-up views of Mont Blanc, Western Europe's highest peak. The town was one of the first purpose-built resorts in the Alps. Cruising the wonderfully wooded lower slopes fills your nostrils with the pleasant scent of pine.

Worth the trip: Foodies are spoiled for choice in Megeve, especially in three-Michelin-starred Flocons de Sel.

Flocons de Sel, 1775 Route du Leutaz, 74120 Megeve, France; +33 027 967 25 52

4. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

Unique selling points: a magnet for the beautiful set, an Olympic site.

Just two hours north of Venice, Cortina d'Ampezzo is in a UNESCO World Natural Heritage region. Cortina hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956 and was the setting for a certain James Bond film.

Worth the trip: If it's good enough for Mr. Bond, Miramonti Majestic Grand Hotel might do the job for you. Or take up 007's license to thrill and hit the Olympic bobsled (长橇) run.

Miramonti Majestic Grand Hotel, Via Pezie 103, 32043 Cortina d 'Ampezzo, Italy; +39 0436 4201

7 . Escape to the Laid-back Cook Islands at Muri Beach Club Hotel

Relax and recharge in style at the adult-only Muri Beach Club Hotel. Located on the remote island of Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands, Muri Beach Club Hotel stands out from the rest through its modern facilities and well-appointed rooms with a Polynesian style. With only 30 rooms, this hotel promises a close, uninhabited oasis (绿洲) where you re welcomed as part of the family.

This 4-star beachfront hotel is the ultimate base for adventure. Take a glass-bottomed boat to Motus (offshore islands) or try out other activities such as windsurfing or sailing. After a day of exploring, sunbathing and relaxing, return to the comfort and privacy of your modern room, each with its own large balcony boasting scenic views.

If you’re looking for a holiday where you can relax and explore, then a tropical island getaway at Muri Beach Club Hotel is perfect for you.

Make your booking at time of purchase. Your booking confirmation will be sent to you via email. If you have any questions please contact hello@travel-booking.stuff.co.nz.

Book with confidence! If you cancel your bookings up to 48 hours prior to arrival, you can pay no cancellation fees!

8 . The Northumberland coast may, not be Britain’s best-known seaside destination, but it has an attractive and interesting nature. This is a really special landscape.

The information below is meant to assist you book a place to put up while hiking along the coast.

Shoreside Huts, Alnmouth

Artistically designed camping huts（小屋）overlook the beach. Each hut has a wood, burner, super-comfortable double bed, small kitchen and toilet. Prices from £80 per hut.

0166 5830554; alnmouthhuts. com

Bamburgh Castle Inn, Seahouses

This friendly waterfront inn has a fine beer garden with amazing views of the Farne Islands. There’s even a spa and swimming-pool area for guests. Prices from £99 for a double.

0166 5720283; inncollectiongroup. com/bamburgh-castle-inn

The Lindisfarne Inn, Beal

A traditional country pub with comfortable rooms. This inn ideally lies, on the edge of the mainland causeway overlooking Holy Island. Doubles from £80.

0128 9381233; inncollectiongroup. com/lindisfarne-inn

Berwick YHA, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Located on the dockside beside the River Tweed, this unique youth hostel mixes modern and original features and has an unusual Tower of Pisa-like lean. Rooms are basic and clean.

Doubles from £39.

0345 3719676; yha. org. uk/hostel/yha-berwick

10 . Peak District, Derbyshire

Driving distance from Birmingham: Two hours 10 minutes

With so many places to explore, the Peak District is a dream that will come true for leisure (悠闲的) drivers. One of the area's most famous roads, Snake Pass, was listed as one of the best driving roads by Auto Trader Magazine in 2009. The Pass, as is also known, has beautiful, green hills on each side and its winding roads also run beside the beautiful river Ashop.

Wenlock Edge, Shropshire

Driving distance from Birmingham: Two hours

Tracking further along to the Welsh border, you'll find the Wenlock Edge Circuit. On the way, you'll pass towns like Church Stretton, Much Wenlock, and Wenlock Edge. Allow around two hours for the circuit itself, following the A458 to Much Wenlock then back up north from the Shropshire Way, along the A49.

The Midlands Tick

Driving distance from Birmingham: One hour 30 minutes

The Midlands Tick has featured high on driving experience wish lists for many years. Accessible and pretty, it's the perfect excuse to keep you clear-headed. You'll find quaint (古朴典雅的) villages and winding roads along the way.

Shropshire to Worcester

Driving distance from Birmingham: Two to three hours

For hills and history, there's no better route in the area than the Shropshire and Worcestershire circuit. This is the ideal medicine for city tiredness，with its wide-open spaces and pretty pit stops. To max out the experience, add a stopover, and extend the trip in a country house somewhere along the way.