YOUR CHOICE FOR AN ALL EXPENSES PAID TWO WEEK VACATION IS?

YOUR CHOICE FOR AN ALL EXPENSES PAID TWO WEEK VACATION IS?

If someone was to offer you an all expenses paid two week vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you choose to holiday? If I was to play the game, my mind would snap to attention and three key questions would emerge.

Would I chose a new destination or an old favourite? Since we have travelled to so many different locations in the world, we have visited a lot of places that we really enjoyed. Obviously, Turkey, where we lived for four years, is always on our vacation horizen, despite the political turmoil of recent years. Some other favourite locations like Buenos Aires, Machu Picchu, Hanoi, Bangkok, or Manhattan also come quickly to mind. On the other hand, I am always excited by thoughts of visiting a new destination that I have never experienced before, such as Iceland, Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Mumbai, or Katmandu. 

Would you choose your holiday spot based upon historical and geographical aspects, or as a rest and relaxation destination? Since I think that a laid back do-nothing vacation can also be enjoyed by just staying home, I am probably going to choose a sightseeing spot. Some of my happiest travel memories were experiencing the uniqueness of sights such as Nemrut Dag, Iguazu Falls, Halong Bay, Ankor Wat, or Chichen Itza. They are so unique and one-of-a-kind, that they are unknown to most casual travellers. I would love to visit the remote areas of Eastern China, a station in Antarctica, India, Bhutan or even Newfoundland! They would all be fascinating options for me.

Would you like to travel independently or with a package deal? From experience, I have found travelling on your own itinerary is very hard work and very time consuming and stressful. Give me a commercial trip any day! I am not referring to the “If today is Tuesday, it must be Belgium” kind of itineraries where every minute is planned and regulated. Today’s packages can be constructed for two travellers with personal guides and airport transfers in every different location. Local transportation is by private car or van with a proposed itinerary that you are free to modify at any time. A wonderful way to explore - a combination of your sightseeing choices and a professional’s guidance.

After a little reflection, my decision for this all expenses paid vacation would be a new destination, with historical, cultural or geographic attractions, on a pre-arranged package. Today, my choice would be a two week escorted trip to South Africa, including Kruger National Game Park! Or, maybe a first class safari exploring the Serengeti. High on my wish list at one time, riding the TranSiberian Railway from Moscow to Beijing, would also be a top option, if I could have my own train compartment and not have to share it with three other vodka drinking traveling nomads.  Now it’s your turn. In order to be eligible for the lucky prize draw, you must email me your choice. Your selection might cause me to change my mind and accompany you if you win!