Travel is finally starting to pick back up again so I decided to put together a wish list of countries I’d love to go to. Do we share any similarities on destinations? Read on to find out. FYI, this list is not in any particular order. Without further ado, let’s get started!
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#1 Maldives
Honestly what’s not to love about the Maldives? With it’s lush beaches, picturesque landscape, and tons of water sports (swimming, fishing, or scuba diving anyone?); a Maldives vacation is a dream destination. So where is the Maldives located?; In the Indian Ocean. Some quick facts about the Maldives are it’s population speaks its own language called Dhivehi and it is a Muslim country. A flight to Maldives will take about 17-24 hours to get there from NYC depending on the route chosen.
#2 Tahiti
If you couldn’t tell by now, I’m clearly someone who loves tropical weather and amazing beaches. So next up on the list is Tahiti. Who wouldn’t want to travel here? A Tahitian vacation not only offers nature, but snorkeling, diving, sailing, waterfalls, fine dining, and shopping just to name a few. The primary language spoken in Tahiti is French, with Tahitian and English following. Tahiti is the largest island in French Polynesia and is located in the South Pacific Ocean. Tahiti is a paradise that is very secluded. It takes about 13 hours to travel to Tahiti from NYC depending on the flight path taken.
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#3 Zanzibar
Zanzibar is located off the coast of Tanzania in Africa, and is another well-known island located in the Indian Ocean. You can expect a tropical humid climate for Zanzibar weather, coral reefs, and indigenous forests too. Zanzibar not only looks like a dream, but offers snorkeling, swimming, luxury, relaxation, adventure, nightlife, and of course culture. The primary language spoken in Zanzibar is Swahili, then Arabic and English. The flight time varies from NYC to Zanzibar, but usually takes around 18-24 hours depending on layovers etc.
#4 Bali
Bali is a well-known island in Indonesia and for good reason. This beautiful island has a little something for EVERYONE including, but not limited to: yoga/meditation retreats, stunning beaches, temples, rice fields, culture, scuba diving, and surfing, just to name a few. Bali is comprised of a few religions with Hinduism as the primary; Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism are also practiced throughout the country. The main languages spoken are Balinese, Indonesian, and English. A Bali flight also takes about 20-24 hours depending on the flight path.
#5 Seychelles
Last but definitely not least on my wish list is the Seychelles! The Seychelles is an island also located in the Indian Ocean and is the second richest country of Africa. I find Seychelles alluring for its nature reserves, rain forests, coral reefs, diving, water sports, rock climbing, and of course beaches. A Seychelles vacation is the ultimate luxury. The languages spoken in Seychelles are Seychellois Creole, English and French. The flight time from NYC to Seychelles takes about 17-24 hours depending on layovers etc.
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Final Thoughts
Well that concludes my top 5 travel wish list. I’m hoping I can travel to all of these amazing places at some point. As always thank you for reading! Have you traveled to any of these destinations or feel inspired to plan a trip to any of the places on the list? Did you learn anything new or have any feedback? Let me know! Please comment below, and subscribe here.
**FYI: The places listed are hot climates so sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, a bathing suit, a cover up, a beach towel, and a hat; would be great for your trip. The recommendations for the products are suggestions on what works for me, and does not serve as medical or professional advice. Please consult with a medical professional.
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Photo Credits
Thank you to Ahmed Yaaniu for the photo on the Maldives, Reiseuhu for the photo on Tahiti, Humphrey Muleba for the photo on Zanzibar, Aron Visuals for the photo on Bali, and Nuno Marques for the photo on Seychelles. I discovered all of their work from Unsplash.com. Please check them out!