You probably can’t wait to start traveling again now travel restrictions are easing. Starting out from America, you can pick and choose from some of the best holiday destinations in the world.
Here are just a few to whet your appetite!
Uruguay
Uruguay as a destination holds a distinct advantage for American travelers as its time zone is not too different from the US. No jet lag to eat into your precious holiday time!
Sharing borders with Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay offers superb food, wonderful natural attractions, and fascinating culture and traditions.
Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, blends African influences with European style and world-class cuisine. Its neoclassical and colonial architecture will fascinate architecture buffs.
The oldest part of Montevideo, Ciudad Vieja, has historical landmarks like the Plaza Independencia and Citadel Gate. Culture aficionados will love its art and history museums.
Australia
Whether you see it as the world’s largest island or smallest continent, Australia is a superb holiday destination. Many vibrant cities and towns like Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, and historic Alice Springs add to Australia’s diverse attractions.
You can let your hair down in a city hot spot, or just chill out on one of Oz’s justly famous beaches. You might want to attempt a traditional ‘walkabout’ or delve into the rich culture of its First Nations people.
Wildlife lovers will simply adore Australia’s unique flora and fauna! It has more than 600 national parks, like Wyrrabalong National Park, Seven Mile Beach National Park, Macquarie Pass, and Uluru-Kata Tjuta. Add to that the Great Barrier Reef, beautiful islands like Fraser Island, and the world’s oldest tropical forest, Daintree, and wildlife buffs will be in their element.
Mexico
Americans looking for a holiday destination closer to home won’t go wrong with Mexico with its numerous and diverse attractions. Bustling Mexico City is one of the most significant financial and cultural centers of the world, yet it’s also richly endowed with wildlife, hiking trails, and parks. Its waterfront Mayan ruins, Tulum, fascinate history enthusiasts.
But Mexico offers so much more! Foodies will revel in the rich and varied cuisine of Playa del Carmen.
No beach lover and golfing enthusiast dare miss the Riviera Maya resort district just south of Cancun. Swimming in the pristine waters of a secluded cenote on the Yucatan Peninsula is an unforgettable experience, while Oaxaca offers interesting Mexican markets, foods, and customs.
South Africa
The Kruger Park is internationally famous for its luxury wildlife experiences. You’ll not only see the Big Five, but also the iconic ‘Big Five’ trees – the mopane, the leadwood bushwillow, the Lowveld milkberry tree, the knobbly fig tree, and the sausage-tree.
With knowledgeable and skilled game rangers to guide you, you might even see a pangolin, one of the world’s rarest and most endangered animals.
Let yourself be revitalized by the beauty and drama of the African wilderness without sacrificing any of the modcons of home. Why not opt for an unforgettable holiday at a luxury Sabi Sand safari lodge for Americans?
The Philippines
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines are famous for their many magnificent beaches. There are three main island groups: Luzon, Mindanao, and Visayas. With mountainous scenery (offering amazing hiking experiences), tropical forests, and vibrant metropolitan cities like Manilla, the Philippines has it all.
Boracay is the premier destination for many beach-lovers. Cagban’s caves are still said to contain hidden treasure, and Puka is renowned for its shells. You can snorkel with a massive whale shark in Cebu, or take a fascinating trip on a horse-drawn kalesa through history-rich Vigan.
Montenegro
As one of Europe’s smallest countries, beautiful Montenegro has just over 620,000 people. It sits in the Adriatic on the western Balkan Peninsula and shares borders with Albania, Serbia, and Kosovo.
With magnificent scenery, wonderful food, wine tastings, rich culture, and historical cities, it offers Americans great value for money.
Visit the Bay of Kotor for mountain biking, hiking or water sports. Explore the medieval town of Kotor with its fascinating old buildings like the castle of San Giovanni.
Our Lady of the Rocks, on its man-made island, is unique. Adventurous souls can visit the Tara River Gorge for paragliding and rafting. The Lake Skadar wetlands are a must for wildlife lovers.
New Caledonia
This UNESCO World Heritage site lies east of Australia. It is a French territory that offers holidays for every budget and taste.
With numerous beaches and a superb barrier reef, swimming, diving, surfing, snorkeling, and fishing are all on the menu. The beautiful natural surroundings also ensure activities like golfing, hiking, tree climbing, ziplining, and skydiving are popular.
You can enjoy some local food at a guest house, live in an overwater bungalow, or indulge yourself in a hotel or spa. Or just do a bit of shopping, or explore local history, art, and culture.
Keen to book those tickets? Don’t delay! Any American will be rejuvenated by vacationing at one of these unforgettable holiday destinations.