The Calm Lands is actually my least favorite part of the game...and I say that not based on my feelings, but on evidence: I've quit playing at the Calm Lands at least twice. I'm pretty sure it's because I level up on the Highbridge for 10-20 hours, and then once I get out of there I'm like "Oh...there's more game." And I also don't really enjoy Mt. Gagazet that much, so it's kind of deflating.

My favorite story segment is probably either early on in Besaid (love Besaid!) or...um...hmm. Dang, I can't pick. This whole game rules.

My favorite non-story segment is the Monster Arena in general: capturing everything, fighting the super hard enemies, beefing up the sphere grid. Yummy.