TEN PLACES TO VISIT BEFORE YOU KICK THE BUCKET

Every year thousands of people rummage through google and other internet platforms trying to find the ideal places to vacay, places to visit with the kids, places to visit now that the kids are spending the summer at grandmas, places where we can take the pets, places ideal to pop the big question, places that are best for a honeymoon, places to go that will be fun as a group......you get the idea. They then grab their calculators and try to work out how they will fit this vacation in with mortgage payments, car notes the utilities and the tonnes of other expenses one has to cover as a privilege of living in this wonderful world.

In this article I will tell you ten places you need to should visit before you must cash in your chips. My list order does not represent any particular order so read make your notes and decide where is best for you to visit and in which order you will like as the features best fit your needs.

Bora Bora

Bora Bora is a small South Pacific Island located approximately 140 miles or 225 km Northwest of Tahiti, in the Western Leeward Group of the Society of French Polynesia.

Know for its breath-taking white sand beaches, its crystal clear oceans,its delicious dishes and its welcoming natives, Bora Bora is without question one of the most beautiful places on the planet. The island is surrounded by reefs and islets which create a eye-catching lagoon ideal for snorkeling.

The island also features an extinct volcano in its center which rises to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu another reason why Bora Bora is one of the most visited places on the planet is that it is said to have no poisonous snakes or insects, you could sleep anywhere out doors and not end up with a single insect back, I don't know that to be a fact but trust me that would be one of the reasons why I would choose to visit Bora Bora after all it is one of the most visited places on earth.

Its intimate atmosphere makes its great for honeymoons, couples retreats, anniversary celebrations, popping the big question or even just for undisturbed relaxation.

Ranging between six hundred to two thousand dollars per night it may take a little planning on the path of many of us to get around to visit but i'm sure this would be a memorable trip.

Mumbai/India

Earlier known as Bombay Mumbai the commercial capital of India is known as the city that never sleeps and is home to the world's most expensive house, Antilia which stands twenty seven stores tall and is valued at one billion dollars.

If street festivals are your thing you that is another reason you should visit Mumbai as its natives know how to throw a good street gala from the Diwali to the Ganesh Chaturth these activities are not lacking in India's capital. Its annual street festival festival of love the sixteen day Hindu Holiday celebrates new beginnings and base on Hindu belief celebrates the Divine Love between Hindu Gods Radha and Krishna.

Few countries offer such a colorful vacation with so many things to do which will allow you to connect with locals on a spiritual level. Ideal to visit in a group, thing to do won't be an issue when visiting Mumbai, the street tours, trying out public transportion, the dozens of cafes and restaurants, site seeing, its amusement parks and the stillness of the sunset among many other activities will have you looking at the world from a whole different perspective.

With hotel accommodations as low as twenty two dollars per night you should definitely make sure that Mumbai is one of the places you visit in the near future and while you are there try some of that very tasteful Indian Fashion and share some photos with us.

Cape Town South Africa

I don't even know where to begin when attempting to tell you why Cape Town is a must to visit before you get to the end of the rope.

Cape Town is the ultimate vacation with hotels to stay as low as forty dollars per night when I say everything is in Cape Town I mean everything. From its clear blue beaches to its luxurious five star resort pools Cape Town is a gift that just keeps on giving. Spend your evenings at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and your mornings relaxing in the Kirstenboch Garden, stop by the Royale Eatery for Lunch and if you feel fancy visit one of the many high end Restaurants and enjoy top class dining at its finest.

Stroll through the streets of Bo-Kaap often compared to the Riomaggiore Italy because of its vibrant colors and visit the Neighborhood Market at Old Biscuit Mill.Check out Mzoli's and enjoy beer, friends, food, dancing and good music.

Domestic Travel is not expensive,on your visit you can visit an array of places without fear of breaking the bank so be sure to go shark cave diving in Gansbaai and spend a few hours touring the Vineyards in Stellenbosch and don't forget to go see the Animals as we know that South Africa is home to the vast majority of wild life.

Egypt

Everybody loves a great story and some of the greatest stories be they fictional are factual where set in Ancient Egypt and for that reason this list would be incomplete without this destination.

If you consider yourself one of those people with an amazing imagination and keen eye for detail Egypt is one of those places that you will lose yourself. Because of my obsession with stories of Ancient Egypt, stories of Pharaohs, Kings, Mummies, Treasures of Gold, Egyptian Gods, not to mention Plagues and Mass Destruction I recommend visiting Egypt for the site seeing and for the such stories.

Am I the only person who thinks horses are slightly overrated? Get a Camel Tour while in Egypt and go see the tombs of the all the Kings in the Valley of the King and Queens, tour the River Nile on a Luxury Boat, visit the Temples, go see the Pyramids, dine in random places, buy a leopard skin rug or some other items you have no idea you really needed and escape winter weather.

And here is good news over the recent years it has become less financially challenging to visit Egypt due to their struggling economy so give yourself a gift that you might not have been able to give to yourself by booking yourself a hotel starting at sixty-five dollars per night and get packing for at-least six days.

Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Known as the Cidade Maravilhosa or the Marvelous City, the name speaks for itself.

If beach surfing is one of the reasons why you go on yearly a vacations, this location should be in the top five on your list. Being the home to over twenty beaches this is a bikini and swim trunks destination. Its exceptional architecture, numerous galleries and museums will keep yours days and nights accounted for and its lush forested mountains provide you with a unique hiking experience.

Rio de Janeiro is home to one of the worlds most talked about Carnivals which is an extremely festive occasion with more than two million people dancing to samba music in the streets in a five day long celebration.

The thirty eight meter Christ the Redeemer statue stands majestic atop Mount Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain has a granite peak with cable carts to its summit. With several online hotel and travel deals consisting of rooms under one hundred dollars per night you don't have many reasons to not travel to Rio de Janeiro very soon.

Santorini Island Greece

Located approximately 200 km southeast of the Greece mainland Santorini is an island located in the Aegean Sea and is the largest of a small circular archipelago it is also a remnant of volcanic caldera, its peculiar landscape is what is left after a volcano erupted and destroyed a single island creating the current caldera. The island is the site of the worlds largest volcanic eruption in recorded history. But besides all the awes of history and geography why visit Santorini?

First of all it is the the ideal fairy-tale like getaway, its frequent comparison to Venice and Socotra does not do it enough justice even-though these places are pretty amazing and you should definitely visit them too if you won't miss the money,the waters of Santorini is one of those places I feel mermaids would live if they really did exist.

I think Santorini is one of the most versatile destinations expense-wise as though it is home to some of the most luxurious hotels on the planet it also has a slew of hostels with beds as cheap as seven dollars per night.

Its breathtaking sunsets, its romantic beaches, its shopping, its locals, its food, its animals, its historic sites and ofcourse the fact that its in close proximity to several other exotic islands allowing you to island hop with ease. Putting it in the top picks for vacationer who get carried away and do everything that they should do on a two weeks vacation in five days and need other activities to keep then busy for the remainder of their trip.

Santorini Island is a little piece of heaven and if one believes in heaven to be their final destination and wants to experience it before their strolls through the pearly gates this is a destination you would definitely visit.

Venice Italy

Seeking a vacation of a life time a trip to the capital of the Northern Italy Veneto Region would give you ultimate pleasure. This road-less destination with only canals and small boats for transportion is a destination that deserve to be visited at-least once in a lifetime.

Many people refer to Canal Grande as a magical place, enjoy a picnic on its banks on a beautiful day or just relax and enjoy the tranquility of the water. However you choose to spend your vacation days in Venice it will be a wonderful experience.

Being the birthplace to Marco Polo, Antonio Vivaldi, Terrence Hill and Giuseppe Cipiriani Venice is also visited be many because of its rich history.

Eventhough Venice may be one of the more expensive places to travel if it is in your means to do so by all means take a trip, it will prove to be a one of your most unforgettable traveling experiences.

Peru

Next up is Peru. Dying and not visiting would be lets say a a travesty. Peru officially the Republic of Peru is a country in South America and home to a section of the Amazon Forest and the Ancient Incan City Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains a site you must visit while in Peru.

Among the ancient ruin experience is the Scared Valley,the ancient civilization to the north Chan Chan, to the south evidence of the ancient cultures at the Lake of Titicaca, the city of Puno and at the Nazca Lines. All awesome sites that you must tour while there.

Indulge in their cuisine, meet the natives, lay out on the beaches and enjoy the five star luxury hotels. This destination is loaded with a wonderful learning experience and all the amenities for a great time. At a nightly rate as low as forty seven dollars per night make sure you book enough time to see it all and if you are an extremist doing some extreme sporting activities there is a plus.

Dubai

Every-time you go online another celebrity is in Dubai and that comes as no surprise as Dubai is one of the destinations visited frequently by the rich and famous. From its mega malls to its to its five star resorts Dubai is at the very top of the list of places people want to visit and take a million photos and add a million tags.

If you love food this is the place to vacay and if you are on a diet forget it when you land in Dubai, with its diverse population sticking to any diet would be a waste, eat at as many food carts as you can and as many restaurants that you can afford to.

Know as the Land of Sun, Sand and Sea enjoy over one thousand kilometers of coastline with amazing Beaches. Visit the Alserkal Avenue Art District stop by the Dubai Design District and buy a few pieces if your pockets are that deep,go ATV racing and or desert skiing, see the worlds biggest water fountain display, visit some of the worlds best bars and clubs and ofcourse rack up as many photo memories as your devices will allow. And did I forget to mention if you have your own helicopter book your stay at alleged 7-star hotel Burj Al Arab, located on it very own island and connected to the mainland by its own private bridge and its very own helipad, this has been named among Dubai's landmarks and has its very own collection of luxury cars used to escort its guest around Dubai.

Dubai is also home to the planets largest artificial island Palm Jumeirah built between 2001 and 2006, Palm Jumeirah is in-turn home to multi-million dollar mansions and luxurious hotels including the world famous Atlantis The Palm.

Standing at eight hundred and twenty eight meters, almost twice the size of the New York's Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa is the tallest building on the Planet and it adds to Dubai breathtaking skyline, until they complete that mega building in Japan that is said will be the tallest building in the world Dubai will proudly hold that title and it continually draw tourist who wants a glimpse of this astounding work of art.

Jamaica

Caribbean destinations are often chosen because of its exotic beaches and its great vacation weather and a trip to Jamaica will provide you with that and much more.

The birth home of the world famous reggae artist the Iconic Bob Marley and the world's fastest man Usain Bolt Jamaica is rich in cultural heritage and the people are some of the friendliest, warmest people you will ever meet, your first trip to Jamaica will leave you with friends and family that you will without a doubt return to visit.

Known for its all inclusive five star resorts and hotel palaces Jamaica offer you a wide variety of booking location options, stay in Negril at one of the resorts nested on the famous seven mile beach which as it is called is seven miles of white sand beach. Visit Ricks Cafe for the live band performances, book a Sunset Cruise with Scuba Caribe or The Wild Thing and enjoy snorkeling and site seeing from the water,cruising into Rick Cafe at the end of your tour just before sunset and enjoy, good food, cliffs diving, dancing and a opportunity to see the sunset at one of the most talked about cafes in the world.

Want to visit Negril in a group Club Riu Negril or Riu Palace formerly called Riu Tropical Bay both located on Bloody Bay might be ideal for you and Negril is also home to Sandals Resort and Couple Sweptaway along with many more hotels and smaller guest houses at very reasonable rates. Enjoy Scuba Diving with PADI Certified Diving Instructors at your resort or many other local Dive Shops in the area or enjoy many other water-sports activities; jet-sking, surfing, visit the Kool Runnings Water Park and round up a party and go have a party on Booby Cay Island.

There are tonnes of things to do in Montego Bay and Ochi Rios as well, and with most of these Resorts in all these location all these location where ever you stay you are bond to have the same wonderful experience and if you want to visit Dunn's River, Blue Mountain, The Green Grotto Cave, Blue Hole, The Mystic Mountain. If you choose to go Horse Back Riding with Chukka Caribbean or partying on Montego Bays Hip-strip commuting around the island is a breeze and you should be able to fit all these activities in a two week trip.

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