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If your holidays and travels up to now have only taken you to known, mundane, unadventurous travel destinations, consider something a little more exotic. This article describes five destinations that you may have skipped over in your vacation search. By Stuart Cheese On occasion, people call our offices having previously only traveled to very normal and unadventurous destinations. As the UK Director of Operations for One World Tours, here are my suggestions for a few places you may consider for your next holiday or vacation. 1. Egypt - Egypt is a great destination if you are looking for your first very different holiday or vacation. The main places to visit are, without a doubt, Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor. Not only do these places have amazing historical sites, but they also offer great places to eat as well as exciting and relaxing things to do. And if you want to combine your adventure holiday with a bit of traditional rest and relaxation, then you can also add a few days at one of a number of resorts along the Red Sea Coast, also known as the Red Sea Riviera 2. Jordan - Jordan actually borders Egypt, so this is a great country to either visit in its own right, or to double up with an Egypt tour. Another great advantage to Jordan is that it is a relatively small country and all the major sites follow a north to south (or the other way around) route. Jordan's capital city is well worth a few days alone, and when you add Petra and the Dead Sea, a holiday of a lifetime awaits you. 3. China - China has to be seen to be believed. It has everything - and is a country of total extremes. At any one time, all the seasons are available - so instead of having to visit at different times of year to see the varied faces of Mother Nature, you can go any time and just visit different areas to see them all in one trip. Places you should definitely include in your visit are Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, and if you have time - a Yangtze River Cruise is well worth the time (about three days). 4. Hong Kong - Hong Kong may be small, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in passion and excitement. Hong Kong has a skyline that is unmistakable and a feel that is like nowhere else. The other great thing about this place is that it is a perfect gateway into China, so you can definitely consider combining these two unique destinations. Three or four days in Hong Kong are just about perfect. While there, make sure you take in Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Stanley Market, a ride on the Star Ferry, plus Lantau and Lamma Islands. For the shoppers among you - make 100% sure to visit the Temple Street Night Market. 5. Thailand - Thailand is a Mecca for shoppers and sun worshipers alike. It has wonderful sites to see, and incredibly friendly locals. It is also very easy on the wallet. Many of our clients visit Hong Kong, China, and Thailand. They are relatively close by plane, and will not cost you a fortune. Bangkok alone is worth a good few days, as there is lots to see. One hidden gem is Tiger Temple. Tiger Temple is not for the faint hearted, but if you want a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, you interact with live tigers. They are not chained, so (technically) you take your live in your hands! About the Author: Stuart Cheese is the UK Director of Operations for One World Tours, and having visited over 110 countries, has a wealth of travel experience. Visit One World Tours for Holidays in Egypt, Jordan, China, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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