A question
was posed to me a short time ago about what is the most amazing vacation. My
first thought was how much time have I to answer this question?
The world is huge
and the vacation choices just as vast. There really is no ‘one size fits all’
vacation. Travelers glean different experiences while on the same vacation.
Many times I have asked couples or friends who have returned for comments about their trip.
After hearing their reviews I wonder if I sent them to the same place. One may tell me about their gourmet delight
while the other is sharing a story of a breath-taking view or bungee jumping.
The amazing
vacation is in your eyes and depends upon your personal desires. Many times couples
are so diverse matching the perfect vacation takes time to create, putting
together pieces for both personalities. The holiday which was perfect for your
cousin or best friend may not be the right one for you.
Some breaks are for lazing on the beach, turning everything off, even your social media. This might mean the islands of the South Pacific or high atop a mountain in a luxury resort with your partner and a good book. Other getaways may be relaxing by the pool or beach mixed with a few excursions to get a taste of the culture and scenery. Perhaps the answer is Las Vegas or Macao for gambling, shows and exciting nightlife.
Adventure seekers might choose kayaking class three white water raids or repelling down the face of a mountain. There are those who prefer soft adventure in a hot air balloon over the savannahs of Africa while animal herds graze below. Alternatively, the adventure might be diving the deep blue sea to feed the sharks or surfing the pipelines of Hawaii.
Vacation trends gaining popularity are tours which immerse the travelers deeply into the culture of the destination. Gourmet tours, homestays and voluntourism are a few tour styles of this trend.
Gourmet tours, popular in Italy and France have expanded to many new countries. Cooking classes, winemaking and olive oil pressing enhance the learning of the surrounding culture and local language. The homestay tours add to experience by staying with a family to better understand the local color and culture, first hand. The homestay however is not suggested for the novice traveler.
Voluntourism usually consists of small groups visiting an impoverished area. Some of these trips focus on schools, orphanges and hospitals. The guests bring necessary supplies with them to donate and spend time at the institution to learn more about the needs and services they provide. At times, professionals like Doctors Without Borders not only donate supplies, but also their time to evaluate and admÃnister services to patients not able to be cared for locally.
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Jenkintown, PA
800-501-8519
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