Now is the ideal time to start planning for your summer vacation, and getting booked up now will give you plenty of time to plan finances and logistics. Each year more and more people are moving away from the traditional destinations which are normally earmarked for summer months, and branching out to try new things, new countries and new destinations.
With this in mind we have put to together some new and exciting vacation ideas which you and your family may wish to give a try this year, take a look and see which one you’d most like to try.
Horse Riding in the Alps
The Alps are not just the home of skiing in Europe, they also provide the ideal spot for a horse riding trip. In fact as far as European horse riding vacations go, they really don’t get much better than a trip to the French Alps. These vacations take in the snowless areas of mountains where you will find lush meadows and countryside trails which cut through the mountain range. Discover quaint alpine villages and mountain culture on a break to this stunning location.
Safari in Tanzania
Tanzania can be found in the south east of Africa and it has been rapidly growing in popularity amongst wildlife lovers. Remember that Tanzania is home to the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and throughout its lands the country boasts 20% of the total mammal population in Africa. If you plan well you may get here for the great wildebeest migration, where millions of the animals make their annual journey. Another reason why Tanzania has become so popular is because it gives tourists the chance to catch the big 5 on a single trip with the African Lion, African Leopard, African Elephant, Cape Buffalo and Rhinoceros all residing here. So a Tanzanian wildlife tour would be the perfect choice to see African wildlife
Surfing in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a truly astonishing country which has embraced nature and an eco-conscious style of living throughout the land. Of all of the activities which are on offer when you go to Costa Rica, it is surfing which has brought a huge amount of tourists in recent years. What people love about surfing here is the accessibility for everyone and there are schools, waves and locations for all abilities throughout the country’s resorts. Costa Rica is a central American country with a difference and for a truly unique vacation, it really is the place to go.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali has long been popular amongst Australians, and more and more people are unlocking the value of a vacation in this vast region of Indonesia. Bali has many sides to it, there is the side that loves to party with 24 hour clubs and bars, there is the adventure side with its rich natural landscape and wildlife and of course there is the tranquil side with its hundreds of miles of stunning beaches. Bali really does have something for everyone, which is why so many are looking to come here.
Which will be top of your list of destinations to travel to this year?