4 Bucket List Suggestions for the Experienced Traveler
For as long as you can remember, you have loved to travel. You can pack a suitcase in 20 minutes, your passport is filled with stamps, and you could easily spend months wandering the globe looking for adventure.
Now, in honor of your chronic-but-fun case of wanderlust, it’s time to create a vacation bucket list designed for an expert traveler like you. To get you started, here are some ideas:
A Safari in Africa
Photographs of elephants, cheetahs and lions excite you. Now imagine what it would be like to see these majestic animals in person. Book an African safari and you will be guaranteed a thrilling adventure that you will remember forever. In addition to time on the ground looking for animals and admiring the scenery, you can also experience Africa from the air in a hot air balloon. There are a number of game reserves throughout Africa including Kruger National Park, as well as luxurious resorts where you can hang your hat at night.
A Cruise to Alaska
While you are all for sun-soaked cruise voyages to warm tropical paradises and gorgeous beaches, you are more intrigued by the cruises that go to more rugged and cold locations like Alaska. Alaska cruises typically last anywhere from seven to 14 days, and as a bonus to your budget, Alaskan cruise prices are remarkably affordable. To make it the best Alaska cruise possible, look at the various itineraries and select one that includes stops at places you’ve always wanted to go, such as Denali National Park and Sitka. Seeing glaciers, bears and eagles on your trip will allow you plenty of incredible photo ops.
A Voyage to Venice, Italy
While you could technically throw a dart at a map of Italy and enjoy a bucket-list-worthy trip in whatever city it lands on, there is something special about Venice. There are canals, picturesque bridges, gondoliers waiting to transport you around the city and plenty of incredible Venetian architecture including palaces and churches. You could head to the touristy areas like Piazza San Marco or you could explore the city and end up at a delicious café enjoying pasta and vino watching the world go by.
Explore Kerry, Ireland
In the southwestern portion of Ireland lies Kerry, which is filled with mountains, coastal waters and lovely lochs. Add in Killarney National Park and you will need extra space on your phone for all of the photos you will be taking. For hiking enthusiasts, the park is also home to a variety of trails of many lengths and ability levels. Have lunch or dinner at a pub or two, converse with the locals and enjoy touring what is considered by some travelers to be among the most scenic parts of the country. Be sure to stop in charmingly named areas like Valentia Island and Dingle.
Enjoy Emptying that Bucket
This world is filled with inspiring, beautiful and charming places to visit. Whether you want to start by seeing zebras from the safety of a large jeep, taking one of what will probably be many Alaska cruise vacations, enjoying leisurely boat rides through Venice or exploring a coastal area of Ireland, you can rest assured that once you get through your current bucket list, there will be plenty of other vacation options for you to explore.