Chris Bourn

Put simply, Bern is a quietly brilliant capital city. It doesn’t make a lot of noise about its many great points, but those who take the time to explore will find all manner of wonderful things to do. From the tranquility of the many great sky-high viewing spots to alfresco R&R in places like Aare Outdoor Baths to cutting-edge culture at Kunsthalle and other fine museums and galleries, Bern is a one-of-a-kind and always worth a visit. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. You can also find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world, or take a look at our list of the 50 best things to do in the world right now.

Whether you are having a shotgun wedding or are planning the most opulent nuptials imaginable, Sin City is the perfect place to say “I do.” You can tie the knot in a penthouse, in a Cadillac while driving around town, with Elvis presiding over your ceremony and even in the middle of nature—just consult our list of the best Las Vegas wedding chapels and venues to find the perfect location. Make sure to book a suite at the best Las Vegas hotels for your first night as a wedded couple and spend the next day pampering yourselves at the best spas in Las Vegas (after devouring the best brunch in Las Vegas, of course).

What is Vondelpark and why is it famous? Amsterdam’s largest green space is named after the city's best-known poet, Joost van den Vondel (1587-1679), whose controversial play Lucifer caused the religious powers of the time to crack down hard on those who engaged in what was termed ‘notorious living’. The campaign helped bring about the end of Rembrandt and Vondel; the latter ended his days as a pawnshop doorman. Is it worth visiting? Vondelpark is the most central of the city’s major parks, its construction inspired by the large development of the Plantage, which had formerly provided the green background for the leisurely walks of the rich. It was designed in the ‘English style’ by Zocher, with the emphasis on natural landscaping; the original ten acres opened in 1865. The park has actually sunk some two to three metres (seven to ten feet) since it was first built – some larger trees are in fact 'floating' on blocks of styrofoam or reinforced with underground poles. What can you do there? There are several ponds and lakes in the park – no boating, though – plus a number of play areas and cafés; try 't Het Blauwe Theehuis. Keep your eye out for a huge Picasso sculpture in the middle of the park, and the wild parakeets who were mistakenly released in 1976. Around the corner – and providing a unique place for coffee – is the epic Hollandsche Manege (Vondelstraat 140, 618 0942), a wooden version of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Vondelpark gets fantastically busy on sunny