It is coming to the beginning of 2024. As the new year is coming up, everyone is looking forward to starting a new year fresh. So if you need new vacation spots, or are even just interested in seeing all the top vacation spots for this upcoming year, look at all the great places I have for you!
Ha Long Bay , Vietnam
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam is a beautiful quiet spot around the northeastern side of Vietnam. The title (Ha Long) means “descending dragon,” which has been its long time meaning since this island was discovered sometime around (2500-1500 BC). With its thousands of limestone mountains, little island with clear crystal blue waters, and it’s beautiful preserved rainforest, this island is home to less than 2000 people. This beautiful island is definitely one that should be discovered!
Pamukkale, Turkey
The extraordinary city of Pamukkale was founded alway back in 190 BC. Best known for its royal history back then, is now known for its thermal pools. Pamukkale is a gorgeous unreal place located in the southwestern side of Turkey. The word Pamukkale translates into “cotton castle” which would be the proper wording for this beautiful place with cotton like icy snow and natural ice structures that replicate the walls of castles. Visit if you want to experience a real winter wonderland!
Taormina, Sicily
On the East coast of Sicily, there is a beautiful island that goes by the name of Taormina. The history of Taormina goes as far back as ancient Greek times, and is now known as a beautiful city that overlooks the Lonian sea. If you are looking for a place to romanticize your life from ancient architecture, beautiful restaurants, and small little shops, Taormina is definitely the place to be.
Lake como,Italy
The famous Lake Como, is just as worth the hype that people give it! Positioned on Italy’s northern part, known for its army history Lake Como was founded in 196 BC after Claudius Marcellus defeated the Celtic tribe. This charming city has everything, crystal clear waters, ancient architecture, authentic restaurants, and the perfect natural and wildlife surrounded by this city. If you are looking for THE vacation, definitely add lake como on to your list.
Lapland, Finland
Last but not least Lapland, Finland. Being split between two countries in the Swedish Realm from 1634 to 1809, Lapland is now close to an uninhabited region holding only 3.4 percent of Finland’s population and is close to being one of the small regions there. The cold icy winter climate of Lapland has permanent snow during the winter and can last up all the way to 7 months in some periods. Best known for its unreal north light, this is the perfect relaxing, quiet, and cold destination for you!
I hope that you were able to enjoy this article ,and maybe even add one of these suggestions for vacation on your list for the new year!
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