4. Spain –The most apt word to describe Spain is ‘diverse’. With bewildering local diversity of culture, region, as well as landscapes that vary from deserts to forests and sandy beaches to whitewashed villages. Spain gives one the opportunity to be in the lap of nature with beautiful sceneries of the Pyrenees Mountains and the Picos de Europa, the gorgeous beaches of Costa de la Luz, Costa Brava’s pine forests and sculptural rocks that inspired Salvador Dali. Spain is also perfect for a self-drive adventure which allows travellers to discover the stellar views of the countryside.
Ideal time to visit: February to November
3. Iceland – A Nordic magical island nation speckled with remarkable sights such as the dramatic volcanic landscape and hot springs, waterfalls, glaciers and black-sand beaches. In addition to having a surreal setting, Iceland is also famous for its happening nightlife as well as Viking history museums. It is a perfect place to witness the most spectacular phenomena on earth- the Northern Lights. Some exceptional activities one can opt for include—driving through vast Langjokull Glacier which also has a man-made ice tunnel, taking a geothermal bath or spa, snorkelling tour under the charismatic midnight sun, heritage excursions and so on.
Ideal time to visit: May to September
2. New Zealand – Known as the land of the long white cloud, New Zealand truly is one of the most picturesque destinations, blessed with the world’s largest concentration of magnificent natural wonders, including bubbling geothermal pools, brooding volcanoes, majestic peaks, dense forests and sunny beaches. With its distinctive biodiversity, the place is considered to be an adventure capital of the world with dramatic landscapes, unique local Maori heritage and world-class food and wine. One can choose from many adrenaline pumping activities such as jet boat safari on Dart River, hiking on the shores of the ice river of Franz Josef Glacier, diverse cycling trails and mountain biking tracks. Across the country, there are a wide array of restaurants and wineries to discover, and great for food enthusiasts to experience through culinary tours.
Ideal time to visit : December to February
1. Botswana – A unique landlocked country in the heart of Southern Africa, Botswana ranks as one of the most unspoiled spots on the planet. It is considered as the pride of Africa, being well-known for its pristine wilderness and home to an incredible array of wildlife and birdlife. The rich landscape is defined by the evocative Kalahari Desert and the world’s largest inland delta-Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush animal habitat around the time of seasonal monsoon. This vast and untamed land of Botswana has a great selection of luxury safari holidays where one can opt to stay at some of the most outstanding safari lodges and luxury camps, go for games rides to explore the rich flora and fauna such as lions, leopards and rhinos and some interesting birds like flamingos, red-billed queleas, long-toed lapwings, African darters and many more.
Ideal time to visit : April to October
While the above are only a handful of unique destinations from around the world, planning an ideal offbeat luxury vacation can be made more convenient with help of reputed travel consultants who have the right calibre to craft tailor-made itineraries as per one’s preferences. The ultimate goal for any avid travel enthusiast, of course remains to have a memorable lifetime experience, every time he/she embarks on a new journey.
Ms. Ratti Dhodapkar is the Managing Director at Abercrombie & Kent Vacations India. A&K specialises in bespoke luxury holidays, our travel experts have the resources, expertise and dedication to design an idyllic romantic journey. Since the company’s inception in 1962 and with a global network of over 50 offices, A&K has successfully been perfecting the art of tailor-made luxury travel, helping discerning clients plan their unique holidays, crafting customized itineraries flawlessly tailored within your budget to provide truly inspiring experiences.
