Three vacation spots of the people who’ve seen it all
If you are a globetrotter, here are 3 vacation spots for people who have seen it all. Tourists find the adventure of a vacation the height of fun. Journalists are used to making a home anywhere. They often stay for days, weeks, or months in a place to report on a specific event. In addition to hotels, they also stay in private homes. As a result, they become familiar with the local language and culture. During their stay, they will experience the local landscape, eat the local cuisine, and discover the transportation systems.
But what places have captured their hearts so deeply that they return there over and over, even when they have no relevant story to report? The following are a few examples highlighted in a Guardian article.
Jalori Pass, India
If you’re the adventurous trekking type, consider the lesser-known but breathtaking mountains of the Jalori Pass in India. It is possible to book full-escorted mountain treks with air mattresses and ponies to carry all your equipment, food, and lodging. Take in the mountain vistas, forests, high meadow lakes, and centuries-old temples where pilgrims pray.
Emma Graham-Harrison, a journalist, describes the landscape as “surprising, stunning, and entirely special.” She and her fellow travelers were happy to be out of contact and suspended in time as they took in the vast landscape, passing few people along the way.”
São Tomé and Príncipe, Africa
Seychelles is probably the most widely known African island for romantic beach vacations. But like a sweet little secret in the Atlantic, the tiny twin-island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe sits peacefully tucked in the Gulf of Guinea. In addition to producing cocoa, this place also draws outdoor enthusiasts seeking to take advantage of the pristine bays and beaches, the heart-stopping beauty, the incredible cuisine, and the unique populations of rare birds and butterflies.
Very sparsely populated, the islands still boast several luxury hotels. The pace of life on the islands is relaxed, and they are covered with many now-defunct cocoa plantations. There is a fascinating, rich culture to discover. In addition to being an excellent honeymoon destination, it is considerably less crowded than many other well-known islands.
According to one traveler: “Between lunches of grilled red snapper on the jetty, I passed my days snorkeling amid shoals of tigery-looking fish. Also kayaking to distant beaches, and falling asleep to the ebb of the tide on my private beach. I was in danger of setting up shop here…”
Playa Bacunayagua, Cuba
Vintage classic American car in Havana, Cuba
It is the perfect time to discover Cuba now that it’s more on tourists’ radars. Playa Bacunayagua sits quietly on the island’s northern coast, and it’s gorgeous. The major hotels in Havana can arrange guided trips to Bacunayagua for you. Along the way, you can stop by several roadside piña colada stands and enjoy a leisurely cocktail. These drinks are made from palm-fresh coconuts, cream, and pineapple.
On the way to the playa, you will cross the tallest bridge in Cuba — the Puente de Bacunayagua — which at over 1,000 feet long and over 300 feet above sea level. It is rightly considered a marvel of civil engineering. Once a popular pick-up spot for Cubans fleeing to Florida, the coastline today offers plenty of undisturbed beaches. Cuba is a beautiful country with plenty to see, and this is the perfect day trip to give you a taste of what it has to offer.
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