This article will consider some of the best holiday destinations for fun and relaxation. Each holiday destination is ideal for a week-long visit. The article will provide 5 highlights of the area so you can begin planning your excursions across the world.

1.  Sydney

Spending a week in a serviced apartment in Sydney will never be enough time but you will certainly enjoy your stay whilst you are there. From city excitement to beach relaxation, Sydney will be able to provide everything, both cultural and adrenaline pumping, that you could wish for.

5 highlights of Sydney

• The Sydney Opera House
• Standing atop the Harbour Bridge at sunset
• Manly Beach and Manly Ocean SeaWorld
• Circular Quay
• The Blue Mountains

2.  The Gold Coast

From your Gold Coast apartment you will be able to see endless golden beaches and a paradise for surfers. The Gold Coast is the party centre of Australia and will not fail to entertain at any stage, day or night. Spend your days on the beach and your evenings eating fine food and partying.

5 highlights of the Gold Coast

• Surfers Paradise Beach
• Boat hire and watersports
• Whale watching
• Endless nightclubs and fine cuisine
• A day learning to dive at the Great Barrier Reef

3.  Beijing

China is a cultural wonder and Beijing is the actual and historical capital. It is a fantastic place to visit in order to experience a new culture whilst surrounded by the history of its development. Beijing ties together both the ultra-modern and the ancient.

5 highlights of Beijing

• The Forbidden City
• Eating Peking Duck on Peking Road
• The Summer Palace
• Tiananmen Square
• The Great Wall

4.  Moscow

Moscow is another city full of powerful history. The marks left on the nation by the Soviet Union are still clear and the culture is abundant. There is a mix of modern amongst the historical and they coexist seamlessly. You can spend your stay in 1700 room hotels with statues of Lenin outside.

5 highlights of Moscow

• Red Square
• St Basil’s Cathedral
• The Moscow State Circus (A circus like no other in the world)
• Soviet Architecture
• The GUM department store

5.  Zante

Zante is a small Greek island. It is one of many which are worth visiting, but Zante in particular is home to great beauty. Zante will offer a relaxing holiday with beautiful sights to appreciate.

5 Highlights of Zante

• Turtle beaches (Where eggs are laid and hatched)
• Blue Caves (The perfect diving location)
• Marathonissi
• The Church of Agios Dionysios
• Lemon Tree Garden

6.  Rome

Rome is another ancient city which exudes beauty. The ancient buildings are still mostly intact and are open to tourists to visit. The city itself offers fantastic cuisine and the new architecture sits beautifully alongside the ancient ruins.

5 highlights of Rome

• The Colosseum
• Pantheon
• The Trevi Fountain
• The Arch of Titus
• Villa Borghese

7.  London

London is a vibrant city with a rich mixture of many cultures. There is history and multiculturalism in abundance in London and many modern attractions too. London is one of the economic power centres of the world and the opportunities afforded there are varied.

5 highlights of London

• The London Eye
• Big Ben
• The West End
• Westminster Abby
• The 2012 Olympic Stadium