Exhausted all your ideas on where to take the kids for their next big holiday? These whacky amusement destinations around the world, from Germany to Dubai, all offer more than your average theme park trip!

At some point in our travel lives, we all crave a blast from the past. These gorgeous medieval towns sport castles, fortress walls, dwellings and more that were built hundreds of years ago, but still stand today. And they’re all easily accessible and welcoming to travellers.

From Dracula to the Headless Horseman, these mythical creatures have become somewhat legendary in our culture. To celebrate the upcoming Halloween holiday, we take a look at a few of the most frightening – and the magnificent destinations around the world that they are linked to.