After the Covid pandemic subsided and life returned to normal, there was no longer anything restricting the movement of travelers, and they could now book their trips to the farthest parts of the world and choose the destinations that suit them. According to their preferences or their budgets allocated for the holiday.
The following destinations vary between places that provide the possibility of close encounters with wild animals, and others that bring about rapprochement with different societies that open awareness to completely new cultures that the visitor did not know about before.
Budapest – Hungary
Budapest gives off an immersive sense of old meets new, with historic landmarks lined up alongside just-opened hotels, such as the art deco-inspired W Hotel and the futuristic Hungarian Music House.
The Hungarian capital is famous for its architecture, and is home to everything from Art Nouveau and Neoclassical to Gothic and Baroque, with the Blue Danube connecting it all in an extended ribbon. There are also mineral-rich thermal baths that feature an ornate design.
The Chain Bridge, the city’s oldest bridge and a symbol of togetherness, offers wonderful views of Buda Castle and the Hungarian Parliament building. There are also new buildings to visit, such as the stunning House of Music in Hungary and the National Athletics Centre.
The W Budapest Hotel, which was formerly a palace, was opened and is located on a street listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Masai Mara – Kenya
The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most amazing hunting reserves in Africa. The Mara region is located on the border with Tanzania, and is the northern extension of the Serengeti and forms a natural path for wild animals between the two countries.
The park is famous for the Great Migration, when thousands of wildebeest, zebra and Thompson’s gazelle travel to and from the Serengeti from July to October.
Behind the world-famous safari parks lies a collection of coastal treasures, where you can snorkel and dive among fish-rich coral reefs, relax on pearly beaches, experience the melting pot of cultures and cuisine of Mombasa and Malindi, and explore tropical islands steeped in Swahili history.
Topographically, Kenya is a stunning country, divided by the Great Rift Valley and surrounded by volcanic lakes and mountain ranges.
Cyclades- Greece
A group of islands including Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Milos, and Ios; These islands are easy to reach thanks to new flights to and around the dazzling blue archipelago.
The Cyclades Islands, which are easily accessible from Athens, are the most precious jewels of the Aegean Sea. The ancient Greek geographers gave them this name because they saw them as forming a circle of sorts around the island of Delos.
The first stop is the legendary beaches of Mykonos; With its super golden sand and blue-green waters.
Andros’s sandy beaches are famously attractive, and to get away from the crowds, Little Polygos (between Kimolos and Milos) and Little Cyclades, near Naxos, offer unexplored destinations of unspoiled beauty.
French Polynesia
A vibrant area with peaks piercing the sky, and lined with turquoise lagoons, making it a place to relax and experience the warm, relaxing island culture.
Epona is one of the best preserved archaeological sites in French Polynesia and fascinates the visitor with its strangeness.
A visit to the stunning Cook Inlet is a beautiful stretch of water, with Mount Rotoi as a backdrop, and shops, restaurants and hotels dotted along the way.
At the base of Cook Inlet is the sleepy village of Pawpaw. The road inland from Pawpaw and Cook Inlet is called the Pineapple Road, and joins the Opunohoe Valley Road, just before the Agricultural College. Only the first kilometers are asphalt.
Grenada
Grenada offers the flavor of the ancient Caribbean, where fragrant nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla and cocoa flourish in its fertile volcanic soil, earning it the name “Spice Island.” The island’s rich culture also makes it a top choice for tourists looking for an authentic Caribbean getaway.
Tree-covered mountains, rainforests, farms, and colorful coastal villages provide picturesque photo opportunities, and you can enjoy the beautiful, tree-lined beaches.
St. George, the capital of Grenada, is one of the most beautiful cities in the Caribbean, with the busy Carenage Harbor teeming with sailboats.
August is a good time to visit as the Grenada Carnival, the island’s largest cultural event, kicks off during this time, bringing with it weeks of parades, food and shows.
Quebec – Canada
To enjoy nature and immerse yourself in a different local culture, Quebec, Canada’s largest province, provides a vast setting for large-scale Indigenous-led experiences, such as polar bear viewing with Inuit guides in the Far North.
Nunavik, the northernmost region of Quebec and home to the Inuit, has long remained out of sight of most travelers.
There, visitors can explore wildlife, see polar bears, musk ox and reindeer, in addition to experiencing some of the highest tidal heights in the world.
You can visit Montmorency Falls, which reach a height of 272 feet. It is approximately 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls, and there are many nearby activities that you can try, such as zip lining through the via ferrata, in addition to the suspension bridge.