Now that the kids are out of the house, it’s time to check off that bucket list trip you’ve always wanted to take! But which escape is best now that you don’t have to worry about kids? We’ve partnered with Susan Lanier-Graham of Wander With Wonder to show us just which bucket list trips and experiences you need to tick off your list.
I have been fortunate to have taken some amazing trips during my lifetime, starting when I was a child. Later on, my husband and I traveled with our son. While I enjoyed that stage of my life, it has been a completely different experience to plan amazing bucket list trips now that we are “empty nesters” and don’t have to travel on anyone else’s schedule. Here are some of my suggestions for the best bucket list trips for empty nesters and boomers.
Enjoy Butler Service in Bali
I had always heard Bali was a honeymoon dream destination, but I discovered it’s ideal for those of us who are “empty nesters” and celebrating the ability to once again travel alone after raising families. This paradise is a true bucket list destination. There is something magical about sipping a cocktail while watching the sun going down over the Indian Ocean in Jimbaran Bay.
But for me, the verdant rice fields and tranquil temples of Ubud, about an hour north of the coast, stole my heart.
The perfect bucket list hotel for empty nesters is Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud. This magnificent resort was a treat for our bucket list trip. We had our private butler escort us to our riverfront villa and it was our dream escape — especially the large private pool where we lulled away afternoons. Of course, the butler also arranged for elegant meals, spa treatments and tours of Ubud to explore the temples and local markets.
Take an African Safari
One of the things I always wanted to do but felt wasn’t possible with a young family was to go on an African safari. Our safari in Zambia was more than I could ever have imagined. I was captivated from the moment we arrived, with the smells and sounds around us. We spotted dozens of what our driver identified as Puku — a common antelope I thought were beautiful and elegant.
As we explored more of Zambia, we often hopped on tiny planes or boarded boats to navigate wide rivers. I was in awe of the wide plains where zebras and elephants strolled as casually as deer in the fields here in the U.S. The giraffe seemed to run by magic and hippos chomped loudly in the grass as monkeys yelled from every tree.
Exploring Zambia, and seeing the mighty Victoria Falls during the day was spectacular. Hearing a lion roar in the wild is a rare bucket list moment that went beyond my wildest expectations. But then night came to the African plains. It started with the traditional sundowner. Our guides set up a toast as the sun dipped below the horizon. The sounds changed as night slowly arrived. There are so many luxury camp choices and, even for this non-camper, I loved being close to nature but still cozy and comfortable.
Spend a Summer in Provence
Oh, what is more bucket list worthy than luxuriating in France’s Provence region? Bucket list trips here are among my favorite.
I love spring days there, and our bucket list trip began months earlier by picking an out-of-the-way retreat in a restored medieval village. We knew we wanted to be in a small village near the wine regions of Provence, so we were able to do a search on Travelocity for just that type of place. We discovered the medieval village of Castillon-du-Gard and the luxury escape at Le Vieux Castillon.
The views from the hotel’s patios and luxury restaurant were breathtaking, showing off the verdant valley. There is a strong sense of history and we could feel all of that history as we tasted some of the most amazing flavors and sipped French wines from the hotel’s restaurant or strolled the cobbled-stone streets of the village each evening.
The area is ideal for exploring. It is a short drive down the mountainside — or a leisurely hike down walking paths — to the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Roman aqueduct dates back to the 1st Century AD and offers a magnificent look at life in Roman times.
We also took time to explore nearby Nimes, another famed Roman outpost in Southern France. We enjoyed the gardens throughout the city, took a self-guided tour of the Arena, and sampled the local cuisine.
Cruise Down the Nile River
My husband and I used to dream of seeing the Great Pyramids at Giza, definitely a bucket list trip. But there’s so much more to seeing Egypt than the pyramids and the Sphinx. There’s no better way to see the country and its people than to book a Nile River cruise.
As you sail slowly down the Nile, you’ll feel as if you have stepped into the pages of history. See the great temples at Luxor, Karnak and Edfu. Experience the Valley of the Kings, where King Tut found his final resting place. It’s all a bit surreal as you make your way past civilizations from thousands of years ago.
Explore the Temples of Thailand
I had always wanted to visit Thailand and imagined I would prefer the coastal areas. I discovered, however, the most amazing moments awaiting for bucket list trips to Thailand are in the mountain region of Chiang Mai.
There are numerous temples in and around Chiang Mai, but my favorite was the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a 14th-century temple sitting atop Chiang Mai’s tallest mountain. We drove a tiny, winding mountain road to get there, then walked the 309 steps to reach the temples. It is a beautiful view of Chiang Mai and I could see why locals felt I could not visit their city without exploring the temple.
Experience the Real Life Fairytale of Monaco
Another one of those iconic bucket list trips for me was a visit to Monaco, the postage stamp-sized country on the Mediterranean, surrounded by France and Italy. This is the country made famous in the U.S. when American movie star Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier and became Princess Grace in 1956. As a child, I always imagined visiting this fairytale setting. My actual visit was everything I imagined and more, watching the yachts come and go in the harbor, thrilling as cars zipped around the sharp turns of the city’s streets, and wandering through boutiques for the world’s fashion icons.
Monaco was made even more famous over the years by James Bond movies. Every 007 loved the Monte Carlo casino. I was thrilled just to walk inside the historic casino in the heart of Monaco. The architecture alone is impressive. I put my 5 Euros in the slot machine so I could get a slip that shows I played the Monte Carlo casino. Unfortunately, I didn’t win the jackpot.
We hiked up The Rock to tour the Princes Palace where Princess Grace’s son retains his residence. We wandered the old winding streets and enjoyed gelato. It is truly an international destination, with more foreign languages spoken here than almost any other European city I know. Everyone speaks English as well, and I always felt welcome.
After a day of exploring the principality, we made our way back to Fairmont Monte-Carlo for some of the best views to accompany our champagne toasts. What magnificent Mediterranean views! Now that’s a bucket list trip that we had waited our entire lives to take. But it wasn’t over. We finished our evening with a bucket list dinner. We headed to Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo and ate at the chef’s table at the Michelin-starred Joël Robuchon. The meal was magical and those mashed potatoes — they must come from heaven.
Touring the Canadian Rockies by Train
There is something magical about train travel. I had traveled on tourist trains before. I love the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in New Mexico. They’re both fun experiences and ideal for families traveling together. But for a bucket list trip for empty nesters and boomers, I wanted something much more luxurious. I wanted a train trip of a lifetime — and I knew Rocky Mountaineer was the trip for me.
For the ultimate bucket list trip through the Canadian Rockies, I suggest booking GoldLeaf service on Rocky Mountaineer. You will enjoy majestic views in the glass-domed coach, gourmet breakfast and lunch on the train and Rocky Mountaineer staff to take care of everything transferring you between the trains and your hotels.
Two of my favorite journeys, both ideal for bucket list trips for empty nesters, are the First Passage to the West and the Journey through the Clouds. As you leave Vancouver on both trips, the landscape changes from city to fields, then you enter the majestic mountains.
The First Passage to the West takes you through the impressive spiral tunnels and on to the magnificent Banff National Park. Journey through the Clouds starts out on the same path, then heads north to Jasper National Park. The Rocky Mountaineer hosts make this a life changing journey through some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere.
You’ll spend eight hours each day on the train, with delicious food and the wine and drinks flowing. It gives the two of you a chance to connect in a way you’ve not had the opportunity to connect while you were busy raising a family. This is a chance to truly embrace being able to escape and spend time crossing those bucket list trips off the list and living every moment to the fullest.
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Great list. I have been to the South of France and Monaco. And what you described was so true. But I used Nice as my base. But my dream bucket list is to visit the Cannes ? fevavle. Again I will use Nice as my base.
Mark. Make sure to spend a day in Cap Ferrat near Nice. Incredible place where the rich and famous live.
Antibes is the best. Spent my honeymoon there and it’s amazing. Make Antibes your base. You wont regret it.
Emily, I have to agree. We’ve been to Cote d’Azur 3 times and have stayed in Beaulieu-sur-mer and Nice but last year we rented an apt in Antibes for a month. All the places mentioned in comments are beautiful but Antibes is absolutely charming and perfect size for walks in the ‘old town’. Easy to take the train to Cannes, Nice, Beaulieu, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Monaco etc. We will definitely return! #antibes
Emily, absolutely agree…Antibes is beautiful & tranquil!
Vile tranche sur mer ,between Nice and Monaco is fabulous , can scoot over to the Promenade at Cap Ferrat
Been there and done that — stayed in a charming little hotel in Ville Franche and walked to Cap Ferrat to visit the Rothschild estate.
Add Eze to the list. It’s between Nice and Monaco.
Eze is one of the most beautiful places on Earth!
Doing it right now! Kids moved out a year and a half ago So we are spending six weeks in (mostly) France, based in Avignon — perfect for visiting the dream-towns of Arles, Gordes, Roussillon, Uzes, St. Rémy, and Les Beaux-de-Provence. Made affordable through house swaps, Airbnb’s, splitting costs with friends joining us half way through, staying with friends, etc.
Just returned yesterday from Canada. We did the Journey Thru the Clouds trip! Trip of a lifetime! It far exceeded our expectations. Pricey but worth it.
Would you mind sharing the tour company? Thinking of doing this for our 40th.
We did this same trip a few years ago. The rocky mountaineer consultants made every single bit of our arrangements for us…from hotels in Vancouver, where we stayed a few extra days at the beginning, to a rental car and gps system for an add on trip to Calgary at the end. Just contact the rocky mountaineer and they’ll do the whole thing for you!
Perhaps not as glamorous as the train, we took the motor coach tour from Vancouver to Banff. It was very comfortable and the bus maybe 1/3 full. The advantage was the ability to stop where the train could not.
LOVED my Canadian Rockies but the VIA is a far better option and can be customized so you can spend time in Baniff etc. Also a lot cheaper but AMAZING service and food
Where do you pick up the train and how long of train ride did you take?
Thanks in advance
We took the Canadian Rail-Via from Vancouver to Toronto. 4 nights 5 days. We met a lot of great people. A trip of a life time.
Make sure you are not in a hurry. VIA trains have to wait for freight trains, ours was 12 hours late arriving in Toronto.
What do you mean by VIA, is that a travel agency? How do Inlocate it?
What is VIA? I’m interested in train trip.
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VIA Rail – Canadian version of Amtrak.
We took VIA Rail from Jasper to Vancouver to enjoy the Canadian Rockies. Unfortunately commercial cargo takes precedent over passenger trains, same problem as US Amtrak. Our 2pm departure from Jasper was 12 hours late- departing at 2am!
We never saw one minute of the Rockies.
What is via
Via means by the way of… she was saying they went from Vancouver to Montreal by train.
No, Via is the Canadian Rail Company like the USA Amtrak.
What is the via?
Via???
https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains
No, VIA is the Canadian train system equivalent of USA Amtrak
What does VIA stand for?
Thank you!
Via Rail- a train company.
what’s VIA?
Sorry to be a rookie but what is the VIA? Have never been to Baniff but would love to go!!
For the person who asked VIA is the passenger train service. Years ago the Canadian National(CNR) and the Canadian Pacific(CPR) each had their own paggenger trains. They combined the passenger service and called it VIA rail. The trans Canada passenger route travels along the former CPR route. The more scenic route was the CNR route however now the only way to enjoy that route is on the Rocky Mountaineer
VIA can you give me more info on this.thank you
We just returned from the Rocky Mountaineer trip and it was beyond fabulous! Snow on the mountains and warm with flowers on the ground. Wow!!
When did you go?
I’ve been to several of the locales you mention… I must say the safari in South Africa was the most amazing trip… it was my husband’s #1 bucket list and we did it and I’m soooo grateful because he died the following year and it will always be the most treasured trip!!! Everyone should go on a safari ONCE in their life!! Carole G.
Wanting to do an African safari need advice on the best way to do it do it he safe. Share company you used to travel the best I need your ticket. Thank you it’s just my husband and myself
We went with Overseas Adventure Travel. It was wonderful, magical. They are not real expensive but not on the cheap side either. They take wonderful care of you. Accommodations were great, rough it a little in the Serengeti but what a wonderful experience. Small group so we made great friends. I recommend it. If you go please mention my name. Thanks.
What OAT trip did u take
and when. thanks
We did the Ultimate Africa Tour with OAT as well. I agree- it was amazing. Actually life changing. Wonderful guides, very cool accommodations. It is back on my bucket list because once is not enough!
We also went on an OAT African safari with OAT. Fabulous!
Odyssey Safari was the one we used. Terrific and I highly recommend them.
My friend and I went with a safari package we purchased through Costco.com. Marataba was the resort and a trip of a lifetime. We spent another couple of days on the Cape and spectacular scenery, then finished with a stay at the 5 star Oyster Box hotel in Durban. We were two 60ish women and never felt like our safety was at risk. I’ve traveled extensively with my husband but have to say this was my favorite trip and memories for a lifetime.
I highly recommend Kruger Pride with guide Kerry Balaam. We not only saw the Big Six from the first day, but continued on to sight the Ridiculous Nine. She is an amazing guide. My daughter booked her again with her fellow Peace Corps volunteers and went on a second Safari with Kerry. Please say hello to her from the Kubina family if you choose Kruger Pride. She has a great website. ENJOY!!
We used Access2Tanxania. Safe, comfortable, amazing guide with you at all times. You can read my review in Trip Advisor and many others. Never a bad review of this company! Most amazing thing we ever did!
I ditto Jiyce’s remarks. I’m a single 77y.o. I travel mainly with OAT TRAVEL OR ROAD SCHOLAR. I did a 6week safari with OAT. Fabulous trip, Fabulous company. Visited S.Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe,Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania. Just a truly awesome trip. A highlight for me, if you love elephants, the David Sheldrick Reserve outside of Nairobi, Kenya.
Game Watchers Safaris do a fantastic job in Kenya. The tents were so luxurious with candles, hot water bottles to heat the beds, outdoor bubble baths under the stars, etc. My guide had a degree in ornithology and was excellent at animal spotting and tracking.
Currently having a great experience using Tanzania Specialist. So far, extremely happy with them. If the Serengeti is on your wish list, I like using them because they are local. Have been to Madikwe in South Africa four times, this will be our fifth. Then on to Tanzania. Very excited. Tanzania Specialist will work with you and your budget. Namibia is also fabulous and we did a self drive there. Unbelievable experience. Did Zimbabwe. Wonderful. We have also stayed in South Africa doing Cape Town, wine country and the garden route which was spectacular. Accommodations wonderful! Have not done Kenya yet…we ?Africa!
We loved Asili Travel in Kenya. They booked a budget safari for us in Kenya and Tanzania. Very good people and teliable company-!
We loved Asili Travel in Kenya. They booked a budget safari for us in Kenya and Tanzania. Very good people and reliable company-!
We had an amazing Safari in Kruger Park in South Africa. I highly recommend Shinzelle Safari, owners and tour guides are Brandon & Danielle. They will meet you at the airport and customize your trip to make it a trip of a lifetime!
We had dinner last night w a South African last night. Her family used to drive in to the parks as a family. We are independent travelers, not bus or ship people. Sounds like it’s worth investigating a mix of independent travel w day trips. I’m going to look into travel advice as if u were S.A. national.
She said it’s kind of like going to Yellowstone. When there are animals, everyone stops, vehicles pull over and ask what and where the animals are. U can get full guided tours or rent jeeps right outside the parks.
We used Mosaic Safaris! They are exceptional!
Wanda Lassen at Safari 365 planned a perfect safari for us. I highly recommend her!
Shari, I have gone on two African safari trips from the USA. One solo and the second with my husband. I can recommend Chris Bray with out any hesitation whatsoever!! I was never once worried about my safety. I eventually went on other destinations trips with his group, solo again. I adore their attention to detail. Told my husband he had to keep working so I could keep traveling!! Chrisbray.net. Totally worth their value. Please check out their website.
We went with Red Sub Safaris. It was fabulous and I was never concerned for our safety.
We just used “Go 2 Africa “ for 6 days in Botswana. FABULOUS!
Had the most amazing trip on Safari. I cannot imagine what in my lifetime would top this trip.
We used Rhino Africa, Landy Kent Miller
landy@rhinoafrica.com
Trip of a lifetime, every detail was handled.
We used Casey with Access2Tanzania and Treks2Rwanda, both started by former Peace Corps volunteers with a heart for East Africa. They are based in the U.S. and customized our trip by asking us our budget and what we wanted to see and do. That was so helpful because we knew what we wanted to see, but had no idea where to see it or how to get there! This trip exceeded our expectations. Ask for Maningo to be your guide in Tanzania! His “eagle eyes”, love for the animals and a lifetime of knowledge made it so special for us. The trek to Virunga National Park in Rwanda for an hour with a family of wild Mountain Gorillas was an experience of a lifetime! Well worth the extra money…
We did a safari with kids in Tanzania with Thompson safaris. We camped for 12 days. No one got sick, the guides were amazing, we were safe at all times. Spend the money an do the hot air balloon ride at dawn over the Serengeti. Once in a lifetime opportunity!
We did the Thompson Tanzania safari as well. Loved it and highly recommend including the balloon ride.
We used Lion World out of Canada. They were terrific to work with and the trip was exceptional! Our trip was to South Africa and combined 4 days in Capetown with the safari. Amazing trip!
Just got back from Tanzania. Used Maxim Tours. Very pleased.
We booked through TROAA.com. My Tanzanian brother owns it & ensures we had great accommodations as we hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro first week, traveled thru 3 national parks on Safari 2nd week. Stayed in an out of the way magnificent lodge near Lake Manyara during safari – Burudika Manyara Lodge – spectacular! Spent 3rd week on the island of Zanzibar. Truly once in a lifetime vacation! Look at our testimonials on the website!
My husband, our two adult children and I planned our own trip. Flying into Johannesburg, renting a car, spending 2 days there to see things, then driving to Kruger National Park. 9 months before our trip, I reserved 2 Safari Tents on the River in Lower Sabie and a thatched house in Biyamati Camp for 2 nights each-amazing! We’d stopped in Pretoria and got several days of crying-vac’d meat and veggies to braii ( grill) each night. SANParks.org. You can reserve drives or early morning bush walks with a ranger several times a day or drive yourself on the roads and see tons of animals. We then flew to Victoria Falls then to Capetown staying in Booking.com apartments. Amazing trip and much less expensive!
My husband and I used OAT (Overseas Advevture Travel) when we went on an African safari to Tanzania. They limit the number of travels to 16. We had 8 (their minimum). It was fabulous! We saw every kind of animal in Tanzania. We are now on Pam OAT trip to Vietnam-another wonderful trip! It’s our 5th trip with OAT
In Tanzania we used Fuma travel, based in Arusha. They customized our safari perfectly to suit our needs. Excellent in every way. We dealt with them online to do the planning.
OAT ultimate safari trip. Reasonably priced, get yourself to the airport and every other thing is handled for you. We did it six years ago and nothing else has ever come close. Life altering. Planning to do the same trip again.
We just finished a 2.5 year world odessey and our 16 day self drive Safari in Namibia was over the top! My wife and I are pushing 70 so you don’t need to be young…just youthful to do it
What trip did you take? Who did you book it with?
Thank you.
We used &beyond to Kenya and saw the wildebeest migration mid august. Amazing!!
Husband and I took an African safari trip in May 2018. We went to Kenya and Tanzania. Magnificent once in a life time trip. Well worth it,
Your post is inspiring. Did you use a tour company?
Toured the Canadian Rockies with our dear friends…A trip of a lifetime on the Canadian Rocky Mountaineer!!! Fabulous!
Just curious…I’ve looked at this trip, and it’s tempting, but I’ve avoided it because of the packing/unpacking and lugging a suitcase off the train and into a hotel every night. If it included sleeping on the train, we’d go in a minute. How much of a hassle is it?
We did Journey through the Clouds in early October and it was absolutely wonderful! You do have to get your luggage to a designated area, but it’s taken care of from that point on…it doesn’t go on the train with you…& magically it’s on the bus that takes you to your hotel that night. They’ve planned this so well that luggage is definitely nothing to worry about. Also, we spent two nights at each hotel, so that gives you a reprieve from having to have your luggage packed and ready to go. Book this trip if you want a trip of a lifetime. Both the scenery and the service is outstanding! When your trip is over, you’ll look back and wonder why you ever had those luggage fears!
For those with huge amounts of disposable income, )these sound great. For the rest of us one trip like this requires saving for years- or taking $ from our small retirement accounts. I’m envious.
Take a look at Rhode Scholars…if the person liked OAT and RS…then, it must have been comparable. RS is mostly older, not so affluent folk…
Actually we tried a Rhode Scolar trip last summer to see how it compared with other companies we’ve used before (mainly Backroads). We enjoy active vacations with small, diverse groups. We were pleasantly surprised by the diversity of ages of the people on this trip. And for the price it was fabulous. Much cheaper than others, and granted, the hotels aren’t 5 Star and you don’t have quite as much pampering, but we would go with them again in a heartbeat! (Although Backroads can’t be beat if it’s within your price range – enjoyed fabulous trips to Province, San Juan Islands, Galapagos and Ecuador, etc)
Try Gate1 Travel. I have been many places with them and you can’t beat the cost vs value! When tomIreland, Iceland & Peru. Now doing South Africa this fall.
Great list. Now I have a few more places for my bucket list.
Outdoor Africa is amazing for a safari.
I’ve taken SmarTours to South Africa and Swaziland. It included three Safaris, two of which were in Kruger National Park. We started in Cape Town (our vase for several days) and took day trips down to the Southernmost point, saw the Penguins, visited the Arboretum, did a winery tour and Stellenbosch, flew to Durban, bus tripped to Zululand (Visited a Zulu Village & performance) and stayed at a Camp for several days. Visited a Wild Cat rescue Center and went on Safari. Drove down through spectacular scerlnery to Sandton near Johannesburg and toured the Shanty towns of Jburg and the Nelson Mandela Museum. Took a day trip to Pretoria & saw the Court and jail cell where Mandela was incarcerated. It was a spectacular trip and the Guide was terrific. We had wonderful meals and hotels, all for less than we could have done it on our own. We felt safe and enjoyed the other folks we met on the trip. We saw more than we would have on our own as they transport you and do all the navigating! No more arriving too exhausted from the travel to enjoy the sights! I highly recommend it!! I’m now in my 7th trip with SmarTours!
For women’s travel to South Africa http://www.Serendipity Traveler.com is excellent and includes safari and gardens together with art architecture and food experiences as well as local women’s cooperatives.
For a trip to the Canadian Rockies, it is preferable to go by driving your own car. Start in Vancouver, BC and head east. So many things to see and places to visit along the way that you don’t/can’t get to when on a train. We spent 11 days going from Vancouver to Harrison Hot Springs, Lake Okanagan, Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper and returned by a different route to Vancouver. We saw everything, stopped when we wanted to take (many, many) photos, get a bite to eat at local quaint or unusual cafes or bistros, stayed at B & B’s, small hotels and cabins, and visited the “Biggies” (Banff Springs Hotel, Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Lodge) for lunch, or afternoon tea, to see the ambience, but not have to pay the “big bucks” for accommodations (at the end of the day, it’s only a bed!). At the beginning or end of your trip, plan to spend several days seeing the sights in Vancouver, a beautiful, vibrant city somewhat reminiscent of San Francisco in terms of scenery, things to do, and a myriad of ethnicities and restaurants.
You missed the entire point. It’s not about driving tours of theCR
I agree. Driving is the way to travel when possible. But, I like to be in control of my time.
Can you please share more about your trip – where you would suggest to stay, accomodations you liked, what different routes you took, must see spots, etc.
Anyone has experience of traveling to Cairo?
My daughter and I vacationed inCairo in October. I had worked at the American Embassy there many years ago & had always told her someday I’d take her to see the pyramids. It was a fantastic trip! I would highly recommend Memphis Tours and that you hire a private guide and driver as we did. As far as I’m concerned, there is not safety in numbers in a Middle Eastern country. If militants decide to target tourists,they tend to go after larger groups, as they did in Dec. when they bombed a Vietnamese tour group. I never felt unsafe. We went to Luxor, but only flew down early one morning & came back the next morning. I love the Egyptian people & you would love our travel agent, Amira, with Memphis. We plan to go back in a couple years to see the new Grand Egyptian Museum opening in 2020 – the largest museum in the world devoted to one culture. We received a private tour of the museum under construction & it is spectacular. You would love Cairo!! Go and enjoy..
Toured with Vantage Adventure in Egypt in Feb 2018. Loved the whole excursion. Stayed in excellent hotels. Boats on the Nile are very clean and food good, but not the upscale hotel rooms some people expect. Did an extension to Alexandria.
Be sure the new Grand Egyptian museum by Giza will be operating before you book.
I would add Argentina-Iguazu and Perito Moreno glaciers to the list
Yes to Iguazu falls! I enjoyed getting up close and personal from the Argentina side
Chiang Mai and the temple were amazing. Highly recommend visiting Thailand! The most amazing food, people and temples!
We just returned from The Mandapa, Ubud, Bali. It is impossible to describle this incredible resort. Everything was done to perfection. Diana ( our personal bulter) was the finishing touch. We have yet to find any experience that compares. Treat yourself at least once in your life!!!!
Love all of the comments! And the article was amazing! Thank you all!
We did South Africa on our own. Especially like MalaMala and SabiSabi safaris, although many good safaris are available throughout SA. Kruger National Park is amazing, however, safaris in the park must stay on the roads, while private safaris aren’t limited. The wine country near CapeTown is amazing. Also enjoyed Capetown. South Africa is an incredible country and a visit there will enrich you and your understanding of the interconnectness of our world and many things in it.
Thoughtful comments! I would add South America! Chile in all its dimensions from Santiago and wine country; from the northern reaches of the Atacama Desert hiking the Cordelera and Tatio geysers and seeing flamingos at sunset; to Chiloe Island and Patagonia. On the opposite side of the continent, Argentina’s Patagonian Eolo is the best lodging ever!
What is the best time of year to take the Rocky Mountaineer?
Spring to Fall is when their journeys are schedule. Spring is the best time to catch wildlife out of windows of the train as you enjoy the Canadian Rockies breathtaking views. You will love a Rocky Mountaineer journey. I am about to take my third trip on this luxury train.
Prawdziwy z Ciebie talent i mistrz pióra z ogromną łatwością przekładasz myśli na słowa… trzymaj tak dalej i nie zasypiaj gruszek w popiele, skąd czerpiesz tak ciekawe inspiracje ?