30 best holiday destinations
21.07.2023 - 07:28
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In collaboration with our diverse team of writers, editors, and staff members, we have curated a list of the best holiday destinations worldwide. Prepare to be captivated by these extraordinary recommendations, which are sure to awaken your wanderlust and ignite your passion for travel.
This article is inspired by our Rough Guides guidebooks — your essential guides for travelling the world.
The sandy, snorkel-friendly Corn Islands — essentially the Caribbean with fewer tourists and lower prices — are among the best holiday destinations. But the rest of Nicaragua's steamy and atmospheric east coast is well worth a visit.
If you want to get off the beaten track — you can nod to reggae in scruffy Bluefields, head on a panga ride to the idyllic Pearl Lagoon, or use remote Puerto Cabezas as the base for trips into the rainforest and to indigenous villages.
Beautiful Caribbean Corn Island in Nicaragua © Travel With Passion/Shutterstock
Luang Prabang is at its most beguiling at dusk. While everyone rushes up Mount Phousi for the sunset, it's better to wander the dusty, quiet side streets. Here the thump of children's ball games is interrupted only by the slow, melodic chanting of the monks from the glittering temples.
One of Southeast Asia’s lesser-known countries, Laos is definitely off the beaten track, but it has retained its culture, charm and traditional village life, wild jungle and stunning countryside. On this tailor-made trip to Historical Laos, you'll find tradition and mystery and a unique adventure.
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Luang Prabang, Laos © Shutterstock
Just a few hours and a budget flight away from the UK, Marrakesh is hard to beat as one of the best holiday destinations. Here you'll find the alluring mix of modern and traditional culture, from the sprawling souks and tranquil riads of the medina to the nouvelle villa's hedonistic nightlife.
This tailor-made trip to Deserts & Marrakech packs a lot of highlights in a very short timeframe. Ideal for those that want to discover Morocco in a few days without spending too much time driving around.
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Jemaa El Fna, Marrakesh, Morocco © Shutterstock
A 98km-long sliver of sand-covered land straddling Lithuania and Russia, the Curonian Spit is the ideal getaway from life's troubles. Grab a bike, pack a sandwich and cycle your way between the dunes, past fishing villages and through forest trails. Then picnic on the beach. Perfect.
Curonian Split, Lithuania © Shutterstock
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