If you are busy planning your next trip away then you may want to explore something a bit further afield. You might have a vacation bucket list that you are wanting to work your way through or you could be doing the random pick off the map. Whichever you are doing, take a look at the article below to find some fantastic vacations that need to be visited at least once in your life.
Australia
With so much to see in Australia you really will have the best time. With an average flight time of around 14 hours from the US, it isn’t one of the shortest vacation spots in the world. The views, scenery, and people certainly make up for the flight time as all these things are wonderful. Australia might be a once in a lifetime vacation so you need to make it count and see all the sites while you can. You could head to the Sydney opera house, if you don’t want to watch a show there then just seeing it in person is amazing.
Route 66
Ever fancied a road trip? Well now is your chance, Route 66 is probably one of the most famous ones in the world. There are so many places Route 66 can take you, you could drive from East to West or vice versa. Have you ever wondered what a big blue whale looks like, well you can find out if you stop off in Oklahoma. Work out which areas you want to drive through and where you want to stop off. You will also need a fully working car or RV, if you break down while on the road then make sure you have a tow truck number to hand.
China
How about walking along the Great Wall of China? If China has always been on your bucket list then now is your chance. They are always appreciative of tourists and will always be more than happy to help you out if you get stuck over there. From amazing architecture to delicious cuisine, China will give you wonderful memories that you won’t stop talking about. If you want to see all the big cities and sites then you could work your way around the Golden Triangle.
France
Did you watch the Olympics on TV when they were on? If you have always wanted to go to France then it is considered one of the most romantic places in the world. Paris has many things to do including going to the very top of the Eiffel Tower and wandering around the Louvre. When the olympics were on you could see the rings on the Eiffel tower but these have since been taken down. You also can’t walk around the base of the tower now due to many security threats that have happened.
United Kingdom
Cities dotted around the United Kingdom are amazing and should be experienced at least once. If these are on your bucket list then a vacation could tick them all off at once. You might have always wanted to see London, this is far more fun in winter due to all the Christmassy events that are going on. All the big shops will be decorated for the winter season as well, this includes Harrods and Selfridges. Edinburgh is also a beautiful city in summer and winter, if you love castles and architecture then you should definitely head north to see them.
New Zealand
Do you love watching The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings then you will absolutely want to tick New Zealand off your bucket list. You can go to the actual place it was filmed and feel at home in the little houses. New Zealand is also great for sports such as rock climbing and kayaking.
South Africa
Fancy a safari in South Africa? They have some of the best safari tours in the world if you want to see the big five. Those being lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo’s. Kruger National Park has all of these and is thought to be the second most popular safari for vacations. You get beautiful weather and lovely people to talk to that care about the animals.
Hawaii
Finally, if you are looking for pure paradise then there is nowhere better than Hawaii. Here you have a bit of everything from the hustle and bustle of Oahu, to the more peaceful and romantic area of Maui. You will never be short of things to see and do in Hawaii, such as go to view the waterfalls and canyons. If you stay in one of the luxury resorts that this beautiful country has to offer then you will be greeted with a gorgeous cocktail and a lei, which is the flower garland they wear around their necks.
We hope you found this article helpful and that it gave you some ideas and inspiration on where you can go on your next vacation.
