With so many destinations to choose from, each offering its own unique experience, deciding on your holiday plans for this year can prove difficult. Each of us have different interests and so each of us is looking for something completely different. That’s why our friends at Absolute World Group have selected 10 of their absolute destinations to tempt you into packing your cases for an unmissable trip.Explore a city without Limits in Cape Town, South Africa
Where else is it possible to surf the Atlantic, climb a mountain, enjoy Michelin-star food, relax on the beach with penguins and taste some of the world’s finest wines, all in one day? Cape Town is truly something special and is our pick of the world’s cities to visit.
Swim through a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Marvel at the world’s biggest natural structure and visit one of the world’s most endangered places. Take a swim alongside 2,000 km of Australia’s underwater history and then recharge your batteries under the leafy palms on the 900 islands along the way.
Rediscover your wild side in Sumatra, Indonesia
Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines might seem like obvious candidates for the list given their extraordinary natural beauty, but if you want a really authentic South East Asian experience without the hustle and bustle of tourists, Sumatra is a more unassuming but equally spectacular destination.
Witness the majestic Northern Lights from glass igloos in Lapland, Finland
This must be the ultimate bucket list adventure. In the setting of a beautiful, crisp winter landscape, surrounded by reindeer, watch the surreal northern lights flash above from the warmth of a cosy Scandinavian bed.
Eastern delights await in Kyoto, Japan
The trending Japanese tourist destination, Kyoto in Japan, known by the locals as ‘The City of Ten Thousand Shrines’, has much to offer Western travellers. Stroll through the beautiful cherry blossom and zen gardens, enjoy the finest authentic Japanese cuisine and unwind in traditional Japanese Ryokans with sliding doors and hot spring baths.
The Ultimate 2 for 1 in Istanbul, Turkey
Visit Turkey’s largest city and cross the mighty Bosphorus to simultaneously step foot in Europe and Asia. Take in the Asian way of life at the bazaar markets and in the beautiful Blue Mosque and Hagi Sophia temples in the East, or enjoy a taste of Europe on Istiklal’s high street and bars in Istanbul’s western district.
Drive America’s Most Famous Road on Route 66, USA
Like songwriters, novelists and film directors before, get inspired this summer by the marvellous route 66. Take an epic journey across 2,400 miles of the most famous tarmac in the world, through some of America’s greatest states, cities and attractions including the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and California.
Marvel at some Middle Eastern Magic in Petra, Jordan
The enormous ancient city of Petra, carved into a rock face over 2000 years ago by the Nabataeans is one for all budding historians to visit. Prepare to be amazed by the treasures of the ancient city and the dazzling red rock from which it is constructed.
See through the eyes of an eagle atop the Torres del Paine, Chile
Ride on horseback through South America’s finest national park among luscious forests, flowing rivers and awesome glaciers, before scaling the iconic shard-like peaks of Torres del Paine.
If you’re fond of animals and nature make sure you are at Africa’s greatest safari adventure, the Masai Mara, between June and November. Watch on as millions of zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, elephants and hyenas migrate to greener pastures in this real life Lion King.
There’s an absolute world of amazing destinations out there. Where are your top ten? Do they include adventure or relaxation? Still can’t decide? Check out the destinations with Absolute Vacation Club.
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