As we enter a new decade, I want to share a few of my favorite
places to visit.
1.
River Cruises
Imagine yourself meandering down a tranquil river on your own “floating
hotel”. The ships are much more intimate with fewer passengers and
gourmet meals. Unpack your bag just once and let the sites come to you
as you enjoy the ever-changing scenery. You are totally immersed in the
local culture. There are castles, vineyards and small quaint villages. Every
day you can walk right off the ship and into the center of town. Operators offer river cruises through Europe, Russia, China, Southeast Asia, Egypt and Africa.
2.
Safari
Safaris
are available for four, five, seven or 10 nights. I was lucky to
spend 10 nights in four different areas. Our group visited the
Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta and Chobe National
Park. Sleeping options were tents or full-service lodges. I highly recommend visiting Victoria
Falls. This incredible sight is about an hour's drive from Kasane
and definitely worth the trip! We met lots of locals!
3.
Belize
Belize
has world class scuba diving with the largest barrier reef in the western
hemisphere. Visitors enjoy the sailing, fishing, hiking and exploring over
1,000 Mayan ruins. There are also jungles, wildlife reserves and the largest
cave system in Central America. Belize is located in Central America. It is
always warm, yet comfortable with the blowing trade winds. The food is also amazing!
4.
New Zealand
It is comprised mainly of two islands - the North Island and the South Island - with incredibly diverse scenery. This small country is surrounded by beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and enchanted forests. If you are adventurous, New Zealand is the place for you! Activities include bungy jumping, skydiving, caving, river rafting, jet boat racing, ziplining, canoeing and kayaking. The islands are world renowned for both fishing and golfing. New Zealand is a magical place, and visitors love the laid back and friendly atmosphere.
5.
Expedition Cruising
One of
the fastest growing areas in travel is Expedition Cruising to places like the
Arctic and Antarctica. An expedition cruise such as one to Antarctica offers
passengers an opportunity to meet penguins up close. You can hike on the ice or
kayak among icebergs close enough to touch them! You will see wildlife such as
puffins, seals and whales in their natural habitat. These cruises offer
professional guides and on-board lectures. The trip length varies with
different itineraries, some include the popular Falkland Islands and South
Georgia.
6.
Montreal and Quebec City
If you prefer not to spend extra time in airports, I highly
recommend a visit to the quaint historic areas of Montreal and Quebec City,
which are located just across the border in Canada. There are many low-cost
flights to these cities. You can easily visit both cities in the same trip because it takes three hours to travel between the cities by car, bus or train. A cruise is a popular way to see this beautiful part of Canada and the Maritime provinces. There are many cruise options that depart from Boston and New York.
Give me a call at 336-790-8911 to plan a trip to any of these
amazing destinations. The hard part will be deciding where to visit first!
