HAWAII
Hawaii is on majority of everyone's bucket list, but every island has different, unique attractions.
Black Rock on Kaanapali Beach (Maui) offers scuba diving, cliff diving, snorkelling where you might see some sea turtles.
Waipio Valley (Hawaii, the big island) is home to Hawaii's tallest waterfall.
Shipwreck Beach (Kauai), although no shipwreck it is popular for surging due to rough waters.
Pearl Harbour Battle Ship and Honolulu city trips are extremely popular.
Each year my friends at work travel to Hawaii for a long weekend, just to shop, shop and shop. Taking a spare suitcase just to fill it with clothes, accessories and shoes, lots of shoes!!
It's a great place for relaxation to unwind and do as much as you want or as little as you want.
PARIS
Romance, the city of LOVE. The Eiffel Tower is a must on your bucket list. You can't talk about France without thinking of the French Wines and a homage to fromage for the cheese.
The fashion is unbelievable, everyone looks nice, no surprises when you live in a country that’s famous for Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Lauren.
The French are well known for their cuisine, the famous croissants, frog legs and snails.
No visit to Paris is complete unless you visit the Louvre, which is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument.
The famous painting Mona Lisa is located here. Painted by Leonardo Da Vinci in the 18th century.
The famous Notre Dame Cathedral and the majestic Arc de Triomphe are great tourist attractions.
SPAIN
Spain food is amazing, Paella the traditional Spanish dish from Valencia. It is a rice dish that can have meat or seafood, with saffron that gives it the yellow colour with a unique flavour.
There is no other country in the world that can match Spain's Tapas cuisine.
Visit the oldest restaurant in the world, 300-year-old Sobrino de Botin In Madrid.
Walk the world’s scariest pathway in the tiny Spanish village of El Chorro.
Enjoy a drink at the only ice bar on the beach of El Somorrostro, overlooking the blue water of the Mediterranean Sea. Spain is a mixture of sunny coasts, unexplored mountains, vibrant cities and diverse cultures. Party in the biggest nightclub in the world, Ibiza, the island that never sleeps.
Visit the world's largest Cathedral in Seville. Experience the famous bull racing in San Fermin Pampiona, every year between 6th to the 14th of Jul
UNITED STATES
There are so many reasons why you should visit America. The most visited places are Time Square New York, with the neon signs, mega stores, street performers, theatres to name a few.
Central Park New York City. The statue of Liberty.
The famous Las Vegas strip with a Pyramid, and Eiffel Tower, a Venetian canal, the famous Bellagio fountain. Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Florida, Kennedy Space Centre at Cape Canaveral.
Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco with a tour of Alcatraz, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park, The White House, Niagara Falls, Disneyland and Universal Studios in Los Angeles and enjoy a stroll on Venice Beach.
There are so many places that you can visit, and it caters for everyone.
Go for a Yankee's (baseball) or Lakers (basketball) game, or experience a Grid Iron game, you won't forget the experience
America is huge, great cities, beaches, national parks, sport and people
CHINA
China is an amazing country to visit with so much culture.
The Great Wall of China in Beijing, the world’s longest wall should be on the top of your bucket list. One of the seven wonders of the world. An ancient defensive architecture, its winding path over the countryside and steep mountains.
The Terracotta Army in Xi'an- 2,000-year-old Underground Army, A World Cultural Heritage.
The forbidden city in Beijing - Imperial Palace for 24 Emperors.
Shanghai, with stunning skyline and colonial architecture. It is one of the world’s foremost business districts.
The Li River in Guilin with breathtaking scenery, it's such a popular photography destination.
Giant Panda's in Chengdu, which is deeply loved by the Chinese and by foreigners to watch these amazing animals.
The Potala Palace in Tibet, sculptures, Buddhist statues and antiques.
The West Lake in Hangzhou which is considered paradise on earth with its beautiful crafted landscape.
ITALY
Italy is one of the countries that you must explore.
Rome is just out of this world!
The Roman Colosseum, amazing architectural skills of the ancient roman people, which offers an insight on the gladiator games at this huge entertainment arena.
The Roman Forum, The Pantheon, Vatican City at St Peters Square, which is an incredible tour of the Vatican Museum which holds Italian masterpieces, including Michelangelo's painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Trevi Fountain throw in 3 coins from benefits ranging from finding love to returning to the city.
Venice, take a gondola ride down the canals, and visit St Mark's Basilica.
Leaning Tower of Pisa, work began on the tower in the 1100's, and the sinking, which lead to the lean began when the tower reached the third story.
Florence, one of the finest cathedrals in the world Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore.
Cinque Terre with steep hills and sheer cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean.
Amalfi Coast, a stunning stretch of coastline along the Sorrentine Peninsula, the main towns being Positano and Amalfi.
MEXICO
Mexico City is a fascinating capital city with a population of over 21 million.
Cancun, Riviera, Maya, Cozumal, and Isla Mujeres if you’re looking for sun and beach. Cancun is consistently rated number 1 for International Vacations. Visitors focus on water sports, jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. The underwater museum is popular, nightlife and shopping bargains.
Puerto Vallar, Riviera Nayayrit is one of the major resort destinations. It features traditional and contemporary art and sculptures.
Also popular for restaurants, beachside taco stands.
There is just so much to do and see or you can just lay by the beach and enjoy the sun and relaxation.
Just remember to check the Travel Warnings before you travel.
UNITED KINGDOM
It's impossible to visit the United Kingdom without seeing London. There are plenty of attractions like The Tower of London, Tower Bridge on the
banks of the Thames, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall Road and Trafalgar Square.
Edinburgh one of Scotland's attractive city. Home to the majestic Edinburgh Castle.
Bath, named after the Roman Baths has been luring visitors to its healing waters for more than 2000 years.
The historical town of Windsor, where you have the worlds most inhabited castle.
Medieval York and its Minster, the country’s largest Medieval Church, built almost a 1000 years ago.
The University town of Cambridge (31 colleges) and Oxford (38 colleges) is a tourist highlight.
TURKEY
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. Impressive architecture, historical sites.
The old city is where most of the impressive historical sites are found, which includes Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, and TopKapi Palace.
Ephesus is an ancient site located in Aegean Turkey. Ephesus is one of the largest cities in all the Roman Empire.
One of the seven wonders of the world, the Temple of Artemis.
The ruins of Ephesus are well preserved and within a large archaeological site. This includes the massive theatre,
The Temple of Hadrian and the Celsus Library which was built to hold 12000 scrolls.
CANADA
If skiing is your thing, the Whistler Resort is the largest and most famous alpine ski destination in North America. Just a 2-hour drive from Vancouver.
Cruises leave from Vancouver heading north to Alaska.
Hire a car or catch the scenic train through the Rocky Mountains through Lake Louise/Banff National Park to Calgary, an unbelievable experience, the scenery is just spectacular.
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Horseshoe Bay offers the best views and most attractions.
Vancouver is one of the most popular cities to visit. Stanley Park which covers a huge area of woodland and gardens are a must visit.
Montreal, the second largest city is the cultural and financial capital of Quebec Province. The largest French speaking community outside of France.
Toronto has a lot to offer, like the CN tower and the fairy-tale castle of Casa Loma.
BALI -INDONESIA
If you have Sun, Surf and Beach on your list, then this is your destination. Nice tropical climate with 12-13 hours of sunlight each day.
Bali has gorgeous beaches to explore, from white and sandy coastlines of the south to the remote beaches with calm waves up north.
There are quite a lot of temples on the island which are still functional with colourful celebrations.
You will be able to afford anything in Bali due to the currency exchange and will enjoy the many shopping areas to venture to grab a bargain.
Bali has an oversupply of hotels from budget to luxury, therefore there is always accommodation at any time of the year.
Some of the world's and Indonesia's restaurants are in Bali including San Pellegrino's "Worlds 50 best" to include Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique in Ubud. Seminayak Bali's upscale beach Resort Area offers restaurants from budget to fine dining.
Amazing place to visit.
AUSTRALIA
Australia has a lot to offer everyone
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most famous reef systems in the world. It is renowned for its abundance of marine life and world class diving opportunities.
Australia has amazing beaches which include Cable Beach in Broome, Hyams Beach renowned for having the whitest sand in the world, legendary Kirra Beach, the Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas, Whitehaven Beach near the Great Barrier Reef, Shelley Beach, Bondi and Cronulla Beach in Sydney.
Australia's wine region includes The Margaret River near Perth, The Barossa Valley near Adelaide and The Hunter Valley near Sydney.
Majority of tourists also visit The Northern Territory, from Kakadu to Uluru (Ayres Rock), from Darwin to the outback, experiencing amazing landscapes abundant wildlife and the countries Indigenous inhabitants.
Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb and tour the Opera House. A lunch or dinner cruise around the harbour.
Australia has a lot to offer everyone
CROATIA
Majority of tourists come to Croatia to spend time relaxing on the magnificent beaches including Zrce Beach on Pag Island by the Adriatic Sea and Dalmation.
Tall mountains provide a stunning backdrop at Baska Beach,
Saplunara Beach and Palmizana are all popular places.
Drivenik Castle has been standing since the 13th century and is one castle that you need to see.
Croatia has many small towns and villages to explore to see the authentic culture, like Vrlika, Slunj and Island of Cres - Komiža (Vis), a seaside town that is the site of an old fortress and hillside church.
Other cities worth visiting is the capital of Croatia Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Osijek and Rijeka.
Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia's most popular, with 16 electric blue Plitvice lakes inhabit a forested canyon with beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails.
Dubrovnik is considered one of the most beautiful European cities with sweeping views from the cable car ride to the peak of Mount Srd.
Those that love Games of Thrones can explore many of the series filming locations.
ALASKA
Alaska is spectacular!!
Taking a cruise from Vancouver to Alaska is just breath taking, the wildlife, the amazing landscapes and whale watching. The cruise season is Mid May to Mid-September. This should be on your bucket list.
The Northern Lights watch ribbons of colour in the sky which is not visible during June/July and rare to witness late May and early August. Alaska sees nearly endless daylight in the summer months.
Glaciers, more than 100,000 and has a number roadside which can be accessed by visitors. These include Byron Glacier, Matanuska Glacier, Mendenhall Glacier and Exit Glacier.
The wildlife includes Whales, Moose, Bears, Eagles, Caribou. Best place to view is the Danali National Park which you can drive through with a permit.
North America's largest mountain, Mt McKinley.
Endless adventures like Kayaking with the seals, cruising along faces of glaciers, world class fishing or the long season for skiing and snowboarding.
Alaska is an adventure for everyone.
SRI-LANKA
Sri Lanka is the top destination for 2019, since the end of the civil war in 2009. It has so much to offer that it is only recently that tourists are flocking there for holidays.
The climate is tropical, beautiful hiking trails with gorgeous views of tea plantations and waterfalls. It has world class luxury and boutique hotels across the country with beautiful spas and pools.
The food and produce consists of colourful curries, string hoppers (steamed rice noodles), rice and roti, fresh seafood, tropical fruit, tea plantations and coconuts.
Sri-Lanka has a unique cultural heritage with 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the country with religious festivals throughout the year.
Columbo has a lot to offer, spend time strolling along Galle Fort with beautiful architecture, food and drink and join the locals in their passion for cricket.
Getting around Sri-Lanka is not expensive, hire a private car for the day or experience the Trishaws that are convenient and heaps of fun.
Sri-Lanka is a great destination to explore and experience the culture and the beautiful people.