Home to 18 coasters-- more than any other park in the world-- no ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain is as thrilling as X2. Riders board a free-form compartment that rolls through the drops and loops so orientation is never grounded.
Would you consider a vacation to the Italian version of Alcatraz? Officials in Italy have plans to renovate a centuries old prison on a deserted island and turn it into a tourist destination.
A number of lighthouses open their doors to travelers; accommodations range from upscale bed and breakfasts with gourmet meals to super-cheap hostel bunk beds.