Top 10 Travel Bucket List: How Many Have You Done?
Everyone has a travel bucket list. Whether your travel bucket list is long or short there are things on it that are easy to complete and some that might be…
Everyone has a travel bucket list. Whether your travel bucket list is long or short there are things on it that are easy to complete and some that might be a lot tougher. The travel company out of the UK called Kuoni has put together a list of the Top 10 Travel Bucket List items people have. For their research they took a look at the most travel searches. They included African Safari's, all 50 states, Mount Everest and other bucket list items of the same level into their research. They also broke it down into United States of America Bucket List and Europe Bucket list items too. Maybe we'll make this a series of posts and see how many we've all done.
In this one we'll stick with a few from the world wide top 10 travel bucket list items. How many have you done? How many of these items match your travel bucket list items?
#8 Visit the Taj Majal
Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesSeems like it would be pretty cool. It's an amazing piece of architecture and history. Depending on when you're there, air pollution could be an issue. Going to India also test your willingness to be near 100,000s of people in hot to more hot weather all the time. Not on the bucket list.
#6 See the Northern Lights
Photo by Uriel Sinai/Getty ImagesThis is on my list. I'm always jealous of people who've seen the Northern Lights, but haven't had to travel to see them. Almost had a chance up at Lake George, NY this past summer, but of course it was a rainy, cloudy night. On the bucket list!
#4 Visit Boro Boro
Photo by Spaceimaging.com/Getty ImagesAnywhere in the South Pacific is on people's travel bucket list, but the gorgeous beaches, clear water and secluded islands of Bora Bora put it higher on people's list.
#2 Get splashed by Niagara Falls
Photo by John Moore/Getty ImagesAn item that most of us reading this won't need to leave the country for, although you could if you want to see the Canadian side of the falls. Of course you'll need a ride on the Maid of the Mist to get you an up close and personal look at the power of these falls. 3,160 tons of water flow over the falls every second! Add it to the list, both the American and Canadian side of the falls.
#1 Visit the Maldives
Photo by Giulio Di Sturco/Getty ImagesEveryone has this on their travel bucket list if it's coming in at #1. The classic straw roofed bungalows you see situated over the water. Views of the ocean and nothing else in sight for miles. Is it on your list? It is for me.
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The 10 Most Beautiful Places in the US to Vacation in the Winter
Who wants to be home this upcoming winter season? We know you're all itching to get out there for a little change of scenery, so why not make that scenery the most beautiful it can be? Our below list highlights ten of the most beautiful spots to go for a vacation during the winter.
Sedona, Arizona
Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesThe Sedona desert town is surrounded by beautiful red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It’s noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. Uptown Sedona is dense with New Age shops, spas and art galleries. On the town’s outskirts, numerous trailheads access Red Rock State Park, which offers bird-watching, hiking and picnicking spots.
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
George Frey/Getty ImagesLocated not far from Yellowstone, this park covers a whopping 310,000 acres of land and is named after the superb Teton mountain range, which is practically ancient, with areas reaching 9 million years old. Appreciate nature through unique wildlife and gaze in awe and wonder over clear bodies of water, formed by glaciers over the years.
White Sand Dunes National Monument, New Mexico
ShutterstockThe White Sands National Monument consists of a wide expanse of white gypsum crystal sand dunes in the north of the Chihuahuan Desert. Immerse yourself in this tranquil environment, easily one of the most beautiful places in our country.
San Francisco, California
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesThe Golden Gate Bridge towers at almost 750 feet tall, measuring at 4,200 feet in length. It is one of the Wonders of the Modern world and is constantly touched up by a staff of 38 painters who maintain its impressive color. Guided bike tours and cruises allow for up-close-and-personal glimpses of this monumental structure.
Antelope Canyon, Arizona
ShutterstockAntelope Canyon, also known as Corkscrew Canyon, doesn't require too much hiking to reach this majestic place. Wavy rock formations make up the canyon, glowing in vibrant hues of orange, red, and even pink. It’s no wonder that this is the state’s most photographed attraction.
Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
ShutterstockThe formation of the Salt Flats began at the end of the last Ice Age, when the waters of ancient Lake Bonneville began to recede. Today, ground water slowly flows towards the Salt Flats, picks up dissolved minerals along the way, and percolates up to the surface. During the cooler months of the year (November to May), salt water evaporation slows down and the ground water floods the Salt Flats several inches deep.
Acadia National Park
ShutterstockAcadia National Park covers 49,075 acres of land, teeming with rare wildlife of all kinds. The park has its share of coastline shores and contains a wealth of historical significance thanks to Native American inhabitance. Drive up Cadillac Mountain and receive the reward of a picturesque scene that mixes the stunning seaboard with rugged, rocky terrain.
Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada
ShutterstockLake Tahoe is one of the most famous freshwater lakes in the US. Located in the mountain range of Sierra Nevada, it's so transparently clear that you can see right down to its 70-foot depths! It's first believed to have formed during the ice ages, and most of its modern appearance has been around for two million years.
Watkins Glen State Park, New York
ShutterstockThe Watkins Glen State Park is located in upstate New York, and to witness the water cascading down frozen would be a winter wonderland indeed! Watkins Glen is home to a gorge that holds a grand total of 19 gorgeous waterfalls. There are also plenty of places to set up camp if desired.
Savannah, Georgia
ShutterstockSavannah is an old city that is home to multiple fascinating sites, like Forsyth Park. Built in the 1840s and fitted with a stupendous fountain, romantic benches, and plenty of iconic oaks covered in moss for an even more calming aesthetic.
