Sweden's Stockholm Archipelago is a "magical, breathtakingly beautiful islescape" with more than 24,000 islands, islets and skerries, where only about a thousand is inhabited. It's the summer paradise for boaters and canoers. The archipelago spans a distance of more than 100 kilometres (~ 62 miles) across, from north to south, with lots of restaurants, hotels, hostels and campgrounds. Visiting around the Christmas time to enjoy the archipelago in the winter is also a great idea. You can tour the islands on your own or depart from central Stockholm on one of the classic 19th century white ferries. Just imaging canoeing in the archipelago, in between thousands of islands ... Photo above is by Malcolm Hanes/Johner.

photo: Ola Ericson/Stockholmsfoto

Looking for an usual fine dining idea? How about the rooftop dining in Taiwan? Just picture this for a moment ... you're in Bangkok, you're walking into this Banyan Tree Bangkok hotel, you're taking elevator up to the 61st floor, then to the rooftop, you're now in the restaurant ... 62 floors above the streets, on a rooftop ... in Bangkok ... you're sure to get a vertigo. But this may be just what you want ;-) Vertigo. Need I say more? Ok, let's say some more ... Every modern metropolis has its own must-see's. Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar is one of them - "this open-air rooftop lounge gives true meaning to the word 'vertigo' as it grants views that simply take your breath away". Visit Banyan Tree Bangkok hotel's website for more information.