I'll start with Havana, dare not do anything else because that was the trip I met the now Mrs SW.
Was part of a tour of Cuba again a must say a must visit country as its very different to anywhere else. Security I would say arguably the safest country I've been to, that is how it felt the people were fantastic.
And a bottle of Rum was cheaper than water, do like a Rum based cocktail
Visited Club Tropicana and entrance included a Cigar, bottle of Rum and a small can of coca cola as a mixer
Toronto - Nice City reminded me more of some American cities than Canadian.
Little story we booked a day trip to Niagara Falls and our pick up time was given as 8am. So got up early for the hotel breakfast and got to the hotel foyer in good time about 7.50am.
Anyway 8am a came and no bus, got to about 8-15 and I asked reception if they could phone the tour company, receptionist said sure but think they picked up ages ago.
The tour company contacted the driver and apparently had arrived early at 7.45am and two old ladies had jumped on, he never checked their names against his list and just assumed it was us as he only had two from our hotel.
It turns out the ladies were on a totally different tour and were due to be picked up at 8-30am but had assumed it was their bus.
Hence the driver now had to turn back with a bus full of "not happy passengers" to pick us up and return the very embarrassed ladies to the hotel.
Despite running over an hour late it was a trip worth doing, Niagara Falls are amazing.
Florence - For years the one Italian City I wanted to go to and eventually got the chance when I did a walking holiday in Tuscany. Was actually disappointed, yes its lovely but the build up is better than the experience. Tuscany Cities I much favoured Sienna.
As for Tuscany the scenery was great but no better than dales, but they did have some very nice wines.
York - Yes been there a couple of times
Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.