Whether your idea of a vacation is lounging in the sun
or exploring ancient ruins, every year millions of people
are forced to choose how exactly to spend their days away
from the office. From time-tested US
vacation destinations like Las
Vegas or Washington
DC to exotic
lands like India or South America, you’ll have
plenty of options to wade through before you make a decision.
Domestic travel is often the cheapest and most convenient
type of vacation. US vacation destinations can be found
in any state, from the coasts of Maine
to the tender plains of the Badlands to the raucous nightlife
of Hollywood
– more people travel within the nation’s borders
than anywhere else. While standard vacation destinations
like NY
or Chicago
got to be the norm for a reason, the less traveled path
in America make for pleasant trips also.
Ever since Easy Rider, the appeal of the open road has
been palpable. Freed from responsibility, one can drive
as far or as short as they want, taking time off to explore,
rest or just admire the countryside. Route 66 has long
been one of the most popular road trips, but for a more
distinguished trip, head down south. Here you can stop
at popular US vacation destinations like New
Orleans, Savannah
Georgia or one of the nation’s fastest growing
tourist spots: Charleston,
South Carolina. Combining southern charm with 19th
century architecture and a burgeoning beach resort atmosphere,
Charleston has quietly become one of America’s great
vacation destinations.
Across the Rockies, ski runs get their fill of tourists
from Idaho to Utah. These great vacation destinations
lose only a little of their fun as the weather turns to
spring, and Utah
also offers the wondrous Bryce
Canyon, perfect for hiking or just taking in the colored
rocks beneath the setting sun.
For great vacation destinations south of the border,
there’s always something to do in Central American
hotspots like Costa
Rica and Belize. Bordering the Caribbean,
with picturesque white
sand beaches, plus rain forests boasting the world’s
most active and diverse wildlife, these are the perfect
vacation destinations for those who want to spice up their
travels with a dose of adventure. Whether you are going
into the jungles, sipping tropical drinks in classy lounges
or listening to monkey calls while relaxing on the beach,
Central America has a new fascination around every corner,
and is one of the more budget-friendly vacation destinations
in the Northern hemisphere.
If you want to really immerse yourself in Latin American
culture, though, head further south into the rainforests
of Brazil.
Even if you thought Costa Rica was adventurous, you’ve
experienced nothing like the Amazon.
One of the great vacation destinations in South America,
there’s a reason that millions come here every year.
Add this to a week in Rio
de Janeiro, and you'll have a trip that will stay
with you the rest of your life.
