London

London is one of the rare tourist destinations that does nothing to deny its most popular stereotypes. Nay, they are embraced, and transformed into a dynamic energy fueling the quintessentially British experience. Many see this place as a cultural iconoclast, a beacon stretching down a road that is centuries long. One thing is for certain; you’ll have a hard time seeing all that London has to offer in the confine of a week’s time. In fact, London is huge not only in size but in things to do and see -- many who have spent their entire lives here are not without ongoing moments of discovery. Whatever the course you’ve charted for your London vacation, above all else fear not, odds are you’ll hardly experience a second of boredom along the way.

Oahu

The namesake for the Hawaiian island of Oahu literally translates into “the gathering place.” This is an apt descriptor for the state’s center of government and culture, where you’ll find one of the world’s best amalgamations of urban living, rugged natural beauty and a vibrant rural community. The island is brimming with the kind of diversity that you’d have to drive to another state for back on the mainland. Honolulu gives the feel of a city more attuned to Asia than it does Europe, although there’s no ethnic majority on this island – those claiming any kind of homogenous racial identity are certainly in the minority. It’s this intermingling of cultures and sun-soaked paradise that has a way of opening people up – to both the experiences of those around them, but to an entirely different way of life.