Cape Town has amazing yellowfin tuna fishing, but that may be a little much for a 13 yr. old because those suckers are big! Big Blue Charters have deep-sea charters and also offer offshore trips, which may be more appropriate for you and your kid. More

The Napa Valley Museum explores the natural and cultural history of the Napa area. It's a beautifully curated museum and a great stop-off on a road trip or an afternoon diversion while spending a weekend wine tasting. More

Dynamic Earth Adventures is great company for Vesuvius tours. They even have geologists on staff, which makes for a very in-depth and education experience. More

Marina Park is probably a great place to take the kids. You can fish off a pier, and there are picnic facilities for when you and the kids want to take a break. More

Marina Sailing in Redondo Beach has a fleet of boats they rent out. The fees vary according to the size of the boat. They have catamarans and power boats, and they also offer lessons. More

Deland has a few art museums that you should check out, including The Museum of Florida Art, The African American Museum of the Arts and The Florida Museum for Women Artists. More

Los Majares De Pepe is a must-try Mexican restaurant in Yuma especially if you're traveling on a tight budget. You can get a full and satisfied stomach for a few dollars. More

The Renaissance Lodge is an elegant hotel that gives you the most for your money. It has all the amenities and special touches of a much higher priced resort, and is located in the valley. More

Check out the Yuma Art Center when you are visiting the neat town in Alabama. It offers exhibits from local artists, as well as a pretty nice gift shop to find something to take home with you. More

Cabrillo Beach is your best bet if you're just beginning to get into surfing. It is a relatively quiet beach, and you can take surfing lessons there. It's on Stephen M. White Drive, right in San Pedro. More

Head to the Angels Gate Park and see the Korean Bell of Friendship and Bell Pavilion. The bell, gifted to the United States in 1976, was donated by the Republic of Korea to honor veterans of the Korean War. More

Scuba Fusion offers excellent programs for learning how to scuba dive. There are programs for all ages but the adventurous teen would find this a great vacation experience. There are summer camps also available for teens. The camps offer 5 days of PADI scuba diving instruction which is a great foundation for scuba divers that are planning on continuing with their training. More

You should try the Hilo Bay Cafe. The food is very reasonable and even the locals love it! We kept going back to try everything they had on the menu. More

Get hold of a free map from the Hilo Main Street Program and take a walking tour of downtown Hilo on your own. It is easy to navigate, and you get a real sense of daily life in Hawaii. More

The best Chinese food in Deland can be had at the Won Lee restaurant on N. Woodland Blvd. They offer a basic Cantonese menu, served at a low price. It's not big city Chinatown good, but for Deland, it's easily the best in town. More

The Phelps County Museum is a nice little historical museum in Rolla. It is in a 1903 log cabin, too, so that's kind of cool. The society that owns it also owns the old jail and the old courthouse. More

Arroyo Verde park has great facilities for hosting a barbeque outdoors. The park has lots of picnic tables and public grills, so you don't even have to bring your own grill. More

The best place to go for free in San Mateo is one of the beaches. My favorite beach area is Horseshoe Cove. You can also go to either Pomponio or Pescadero State Park, both of which are nearby and free. More

While there are several smaller nature reserves near Cape Town, you have to get a little way out of town to get the full-on Safari experience. There are plenty of Safari tour company to choose from that run tour to and fron various reserves. We went with a day trip Inverdoorn Game Reserve, and saw dozens of animals including zebras and giraffes. More

Walk around downtown. Everything's close together, so it's not a big deal to just walk around and see the sights. You'll find a ton of interesting stuff all your own. More

Singapore is a melting pot of cuisines, blending all sorts of traditions including Chinese, Malay, and Indian foods. The best place to experience a true Singapore dining experience is at any hawker center. Every district has at least one. They're where a variety of food vendors gather to sell all sorts of cheap dishes. More

For those famous fries, go to Chez Martin. For the best mussels in brussels and the freshest seafood, splurge on a dinner at La Belle Maraichere. More

The Tropicarium, Budapest's city aquarium, is a wonderful place to take kids. Depending how old they are, they might also enjoy a trip to Palace of Miracles, which is great hands-on science museum. More

Keeping busy and active in Queenstown is easy as pie. There are so many sports, adventures, and activities available at all times of the year it's a little overwhelming. If you're there in the winter then snow sports are the way to go, and during the warmer months you can enjoy hiking, horse-back riding and rafting. More