Luxury consultants named 9 must-see destinations in 2024
Today, to get an unforgettable experience, it's no longer enough to just go on a trip without a plan or a specific goal. Most travelers would prefer not just to relax or see exceptional things, but to experience a mental transformation from the journey.
In fact, in order not to really regret a trip, you should prepare for it and choose the best of what the world's travel market has to offer. That's why 20,000 employees of the luxury travel company Virtuoso have compiled the best routes for 2024 and identified 9 great destinations for tourists, NBC New York reports.
1. Skywatching
Traveling to Norway, Iceland, or Canada, tourists will have a unique opportunity to observe the amazing night sky, and in some places even the northern lights. In addition, tourists traveling to northern Mexico on April 8 will be able to see a total solar eclipse.
2. "Slow" safaris
A slow safari is an observation and exploration of the entire animal world and nature of Africa. Such leisure allows you to enjoy everything that remains on the surface and sometimes without attention at a leisurely pace.
3. Wellness as a way of life
It is worth noting that wellness is a philosophy of human well-being that applies to all spheres of life, namely: spiritual, social, and physical. Thus, if you are in search of harmony and self-discovery, pay attention to Bhutan, where wellness is the basis of the country's tourism and economic policy, and Thailand, which is well known for its spas.
4. Seasons in Japan
Virtuoso experts note that Japan has recently gained particular popularity in different seasons. In particular, the cherry blossom season begins in spring, and therefore tourists go to Kyoto and Kanazawa en masse. However, this is not the only time to go to Japan, as the ski season near Mount Fuji and hot springs await travelers in winter.
5. Expedition cruises
Cruise travel has become a breakthrough trend in recent decades. Such trips allow you to cover several destinations at once and try much more with an excellent price-quality ratio. However, if the excessive demand for cruises or the desire for something really new makes you look for additional options, turn your attention to expedition cruises. They can run from Antarctica to the Galapagos Islands and are extremely exciting.
6. Paris - Istanbul train
On the occasion of the Olympic Games in Paris, Virtuoso experts recommend traveling by a luxury train that runs between the capitals of France and Turkey. On board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from A Belmond Train, you can make a short trip from Paris to Istanbul in August, after the games.
7. Passionate travels
Travel experts emphasize that when choosing a vacation, you should pay attention to your preferences and passions. If you are interested in gardening, then go to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London in May. If you love reading, plan a trip to Prague to visit the library of Prague's Strahov Monastery. Give free rein to your desires and fulfill a dream you've been putting off for a while.
8. Private island
Everyone would like to experience complete solitude on their own uninhabited island at least once in their lives. In fact, it is quite possible to arrange this. All you need to do is book a private villa on one of the private Indonesian islands in the Riau province at The Resort.
9. Gastronomic tourism
Virtuoso recommends paying attention to Peruvian cuisine, which can be tasted at the Mistura Food Festival, or street food in Slovenia and Mexico.
