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Tips to Pick the Best Location on The Globe To Spend Your Next Vacation
Okay, so if your vacations are about to start, then you must be ready with your backpack to start your vacation trip. Now, that’s the most interesting way to spend your vacations: by travelling to new locations around the globe and learning new things. Well, if you haven’t yet decided where you are going to spend your next vacations and which new spot on the globe you are going to mark, then we can help you in selecting your next travel location. You should select your next vacation spot after scrutinizing your ideal travel location ideas from these seven filters. Once you analyze your idea through this filter, then you can easily pick the perfect vacation destination for yourself.
Pick Location as Per Duration of Your Vacation
Before searching for the vacation destination, you need to be clear about your trip duration. Such as whether you are looking for 2-3 weeks trip or extended travel or totally something else? According to your vacation duration and where you live, you can determine how far you can pick your destination. Suppose you have two weeks vacation, then you should travel somewhere near India where you can reach within a few hours like Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, etc. However, if you are planning extended holidays, then you can select far destinations like a tour of Europe or a trip to Africa.
With Whom are You Travelling?
Next, you have to consider whether you are travelling alone, with children, with your spouse or with your friends. The choice of your vacation destination depends very much on the company you are travelling with. Such as when you are travelling with your partner, then you must want to visit some romantic place like Paris. Similarly, when you are travelling with your kids, then you need to consider their wishes and pick a destination which offers something to kids as well. So, first make sure who is going to accompany you for the trip, before finalizing your vacation trip. And, if you are travelling alone, then you are a free birdie and can go wherever you want to go.
Consider Your Budget First
You cannot ignore this factor, all your vacation plans depend upon your budget. First, set aside your travel budget before planning your trip. If your budget is small, then you can use a cheap mode of transportation and inexpensive hotel for your trip. However, if you have a moderate budget, then you can upgrade your trip’s luxury level. You know to travel you don’t require tonnes of money, you just need to plan properly.
What are Your Expectations from the Vacation?
Now, ask this question from yourself, “what are your expectations for this trip?” Are you looking for a relaxing trip where you want to chill beside the pool with your favorite book? Or do you want to learn new things? You should make the list of activities that you want to do on your trip like swimming, skiing, hiking, explore museums, dine in fine restaurants, etc., Then, as per your expectations, you can search for the location which can offer you all the activities that you are looking for.
Choose a Region and the Best Time of Year to Visit
Okay, so you should also think about what time of year you want to travel and then identify the region according to your travel time. Suppose, if you want to see mountains, and want to go hiking on them, then you have to plan your trip on the time of year when snowfall has been stable. That’s because you can’t enjoy mountains during snowfall or without snowfall. So, check the geographic location which can offer you the perfect weather conditions when you are planning to take vacations.
Many popular destinations are very crowded and expensive during the peak tourist season. The weather may be the best during that time but there will be other off-season months in the year when you can still make the most of the place yet pay less and bump into fewer people. Explore all the options before you finalise a time.
Consider the Activities You Want to Undertake on Vacation
You should make the list of things that you want to do when you are on vacation in advance. Moreover, make the schedule for everything that you want to do on your vacation so that you won’t miss out on anything on your trip. Now, you don’t have to actually note down each and every detail, just draw a rough idea because, in the end, the whole purpose of a vacation is to relax and have some fun. The benefit of planning is that you can squeeze all your activities within your holiday's limit.
Which Mode of Transport Do You Want to Use?
You should also make a decision about which mode of transportation you want to take for your trip. To make this decision, you need to consider a few things like do you want to travel within or outside India. If it's within India, then you can use your own vehicle or use public transportation like the train, bus or flight. You should choose your transportation according to the distance of your vacation destination. However, if you want to travel outside India, then you should pick air transportation only. For air transportation, you require a passport and visa, so sort everything before planning the trip. You can check visa information online.
Add the 10 Following Vacation Spots in Your Bucket List
Okay, so if you are ready to travel around the globe this year, then you should include few mesmerizing vacation locations in your bucket list. There are plenty of breathtaking beautiful vacation locations present in the world. But, for starters, you can start your vacation destination from the following destinations first:
Rome, Italy
Okay, so when you have packed your bag to travel the world, then you have to spend a few days in Rome’s capital, Italy, for sure. To immerse yourself in the glimpse of great European history and art, you have to bask in the roads of Italy. The eternal city of Rome has so much to offer you from historic monuments to delicious food. You can feast upon traditional gelato and appraise the beautiful city. And, don’t forget to eat a bowl of heavenly pasta and authentic wood oven cooked pizza in the small pasteurizes.
So, when you are in Rome, then do indulge in the following activities:
The Colosseum and its murderous games
The Roman Forum,
The Palatine Hill,
Piazza Venezia,
Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square),
The Pantheon.
Piazza Navona
Trevi Fountain,
Go shopping in Rome.
Cancun, Mexico
If you are planning a vacation with your group of friends, then all you need is miles spread beaches of Cancun and luxury accommodation with the happening party environment. This small village of Mexico is the highlight for tourists from across the globe, especially in the spring season. If you just want to party with your friends in the carefree exotic environment, then book your flight tickets for Cancun today.
If you want to take long walks on Cancun’s beach and enjoy spicy Mexican cuisine, then with all this you can check out some mesmerising views as well:
- El Rey Maya Ruins
- The Maya Museum
- The Cancun Underwater Museum
- El Meco Archaeological Site
- The Scenic Tower
- Urbano Kabah Park
- Isla Mujeres, and much more
San Francisco, USA
Now, this city of a bay is the perfect place to spend a vacation with family as San Francisco got something for everyone. With your family, you can enjoy the iconic sights of the city like Golden Gate Bridge, the Mission District, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Muir Woods National Monument and much more. Your trip to San Francisco is incomplete without trying delicious Michelin star food trucks eateries of the popular Ferry Building Marketplace food hall.
The widespread clear blue ocean beach is something which will hook you to it as San Francisco has plenty of eye-pleasing sites, like:
- Alcatraz Island
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Cable Cars
- Legion of Honor
- California Academy of Sciences
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Alberta, Canada
If you are planning to take snow covered winter vacation where you can enjoy some skiing, then Alberta is your perfect destination. Apart from pure snow, here you can experience great architecture in the form of Calgary Central Library. This library is covered with 460 white hexagonal panels which is one of its own architectural icons. However, if you are searching for some cultural values, then you can visit Edmonton new Royal Alberta Museum which is a home of 419000 square foot institution that features a collection of indigenous culture. Now, if you want to relax on your trip, then Kananaskis Nordic Spa has plenty of hydrotherapy pools.
If you want more from the city then you can visit:
- Banff National Park
- Lake Louise
- Moraine Lake
- Jasper National Park
- Calgary Stampede
The Andaman Islands, India
If you are looking for a secluded island vacation spot in India, then you have to spend some time in our own Andaman Islands. In your Andaman Islands trip, you have 300 small islands to explore between India and Thailand. You have a surreal vision of untainted beaches, pristine water bodies, large coconut trees, and tropical mangroves ahead of you. So, if you want to leisure on the hammock and read your favourite book under the coconut tree, then you can book a luxurious villa in the Andaman Islands today.
You can feast your eyes on numerous historical sites also, such as:
- Cellular Jail National Memorial
- Radhanagar Beach
- Havelock Island
- Mount Harriet and Madhuban
- Museum Circuit
- Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex
- North Bay Beach
Maldives
For one relaxing trip in the parallel view of the beautiful beach, you can try the Maldives. The Maldives has numerous luxurious resorts which are equipped with every humanly possible luxury. Moreover, Maldives is near India, so if you are planning to take a short vacation during July, then the season is perfect to visit the Maldives. For some budgeted fun in the Maldives, you can book Gili Lankanfusi and Soneva Fushi for great food, services, and villas.
You can visit popular islands of Maldives like:
- COMO Cocoa Island
- Baros Island
- Mihiri Island
Principe Island, Africa
São Tomé and Príncipe are two former Portuguese colonies hidden in the Atlantic Ocean of the African coast. Your international flight will take you to Sao Tome and from there you have to take a domestic flight to Principe. Principe is a small and secluded place with only 5000 population. It is the most beautiful place on earth. It has a beautiful Banana beach which is almost a malaria-free zone in the world. For some me time, you should visit this beautiful paradise as the whole county has only two hotels, so there you will receive complete solitude. Moreover, learn a few words in the local language as people there don't speak English.
You should include the following sites which you can find there on your list:
- Obo National Park
- Santo António
- Club Santana Resort
- Monte Café
- Rolas Island
- Trindade – Sao Tome
- Boca de Inferno
- Jale Beach
- Porto Alegre
Socotra Island, Yemen
This is another hidden island with some mesmerizing views. But, it’s shame that currently, you can’t visit Socotra Island due to politically unstable Yemen. However, we truly hope one day you can explore the unique dragon blood trees and beautiful nature views which you can’t frame in words. So, put Socotra Islands in your bucket list till whenever you get a chance to visit this beautiful island.
Maroon Bells, USA
Maroon Bells are two mesmerizing peaks in the Elk Mountains which is cascaded in the crystal clear Maroon Lake. They are the crowned jewel of the Rocky Mountains and one of the most photographed scenes of the country. If you are a hiker, then you should visit Maroon Bells in summer when every hiking track takes you one step near nature. So, if you want to capture the rawest natural besties in your camera, then you will get numerous opportunities in this hike like Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, Maroon Creek Trail, Crater Lake Trail.
Oia, Santorini, Greece
Do you want to spend your vacation in one of the old Greek villages? Then, Oia is unarguably the most beautiful picturesque village of the Greek island of Santorini. This village will spellbind you with the traditional stone houses, narrow streets, blue domed churches, and relaxing verandas. To spend leisure vacation and explore local culture and walk all day in small souvenir shops, you should pick Oia as your vacation destination. And, you can not forget to visit some of the magical sites as Firá, Caldera, Akrotíri Archaeological Site and Red Beach, Ancient Thira, Pyrgos.
Learn Something New From Your vacation
When you are planning to travel outside India for vacations, then you should not only think about the fun part, you should think about learning new things as well. You should visit some place where you can learn new things about the culture and heritage of the place. Don’t limit your vacation up to your hotel, get out and roam on the streets and learn about the cultural values from the locals. When you connect with locals, then you can learn so many hidden things about their life. So, try to gather as much information you can from your vacation, especially if you are travelling with your kids; you should teach them new cultural values.
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The world is full of gorgeous places waiting to be discovered!
Wow...really breathtaking and mesmerizing destinations. Those places are just simply exceptional and unique! That was really an expose, we bet a lot of you had never heard about or seen most of the places. Well, now you have, so it should be easier now to plan your next vacation, So, common, go on and have the best moments of your life visiting at least one of those places this coming vacation!