If you could pick any place in the world to spend a day, week, a month of your life, where would it be? Would you travel half way across the world to visit one of the wonders of the world, or just drive down to the closest beach and pick a spot with the perfect amount of sun?
Well, you ask me “What if I have more than one place in mind?” That’s okay, a lot of us (including yours truly) do. Be it a single place or a bunch of them, I’d love to hear your thoughts (and maybe even help plan your next vacation there)!
While you’re thinking, here’s the top 5 on my bucket list (for now) –
Where: Greece, Europe
Who: For the culturally inclined, history lover and food connoisseur
How long: 1 month! – I find that I enjoy a leisure trip to soak in all that you see and truly experience the “local” lifestyle much better than a fast paced checklist oriented vacation.
When: May – June or September – October to avoid the peak season summer crowds.
Why: The Greek Islands have everything I can think of in a vacation – Cities that mix the old with the modern, archeological sights, pristine beaches and good food for vegetarians! You can pick whether you’d like to stay in the heart of a city or take a cruise ship out to a beach in the middle of nowhere!
Where: Yellowstone National Park, USA
Who: For the outdoorsy & adventurous
How long: 1 week
When: June – July when the wild flowers are in full bloom.
Why: Yellowstone is the mecca for fun in the outdoors. In the warmer months you can hike, bike, camp, go whitewater rafting, horseback riding and ziplining. In the winter months Yellowstone is a great place for cross country skiing and snowmobiling (though that’s not my cup of tea). Aside from all that, the real reason is 3 words – GRAND PRISMATIC SPRING. Google it!
Where: Caribbean Islands
Who: For the beach bum that wants to get away from it all
How long: 1 week. I’d pick two drastically different settings and spend a few days in each.
When: Any time of year! January – February if you want to get away from winter, July – August if you’re looking for low season.
Why: Really?? Is that even a question? Don’t you know me at all 🙂 Dazzling white sands, crystal blue waters make for the best getaway ever!
Where: London, Europe
Who: For anyone who’s never been there before.
How long: a weekend
When: A warm summer weekend, if there’s an India – England match at Lord’s, even better!
Why: Seems like the perfect tourist city for a weekend away!
Where: Galapagos Islands, South America
Who: For the nature and animal lover
How long: 2 weeks
When: March – April. It’s the warmer, wet season so the weather’s great. It’s also the breeding / mating season for birds sea turtles & sea lions. If you’re lucky, you’ll see the adorable newborn pups crawling around the islands.
Why: Galapagos is an ecological masterpiece, with a wide range of endemic wildlife. Some of these creatures don’t exist anywhere else in the world! Truly a Darwinian wonderland to visit. Cruise ships plan 2 week trips that cover most of the island, this might be easiest vacation to plan yet!
Well, that’s my list for now… what’s yours?
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