Choosing one destination over others is always challenging. However, given the current pandemic situation, we advise you to travel to COVID-free and safe destinations. Be sure to prioritize your safety and wellbeing, and check the COVID compliance before booking accommodations and flights.
Are you anxious and eager to leave behind polluted city quarters for the serenity of the mountains? Or perhaps, your wanderlust yearnings revolve around tropical settings, white sand, and azure waters?
We all have a happy place where we lose ourselves to unwind and de-stress. But when the daily grind gets more demanding, we often lose sight of this happy place in our minds. When that happens, it's essential to visit our happy place in person.
Having a vacation is the answer to all your qualms and problems. It's an opportunity to break free and channel your energies in an environment devoid of stress and brimming with beauty. So here, we've created the perfect roundup to entice you with the lust to wander.
Here, feast your eyes:
The Great Smoky Mountains, USA
Very few landscapes are as rich and versatile as the Great Smoky Mountains. Nestled in eastern Tennessee, this region is brimming with abundant natural beauty, rip-roaring adventures, and cultural charm.
It's the ultimate destination for families, backpackers, honeymooners, history buffs, cultural enthusiasts, and hardcore adventurers. In addition, the Great Smokies invite hiking enthusiasts to explore 2000 square miles of nature trails filled with breathtaking splendors. This is just a taste of several exciting things to do in pigeon forge that you could experience.
Everywhere the eyes turn, one can witness the stunning views of snow-laced vistas and cascading waterfalls. The old-world charm and historical heritage of the region are equally beguiling as its natural beauty. Travelers flock to the area to rejoice in the alpine cabin culture in idyllic settings.
Families and couples may explore smoky mountain cabin rentals to enjoy peace, serenity, and modern luxuries. The entire region sprawls with cabin accommodations with stunning lakefront views, surrounded by towering vistas.
It's wise to pick a centrally located accommodation so you can enjoy easy access to all leading attractions. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are excellent locations to enjoy luxury and revel in the serenity of the wilderness.
Braga, Portugal
Braga is the ultimate destination for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts. Famous in European travel circuits as the Rome of Portugal, Braga is home to breathtaking architectural splendor.
But that's not all this romantic Portuguese city has to offer. Braga is world-famous for its delicious cuisines, dominated by classic Portuguese spices and seafood delicacies. One cannot escape the scintillating aromas of street vendors selling decadent desserts and freshly baked pastries. The city is laden with exotic gastronomic experiences, and we strongly recommend you try the Bacalhau à Narcisa and Papas de Sarrabulho.
We advise you to walk around the picturesque streets to burn off the calories of the delicious cuisine. Tourist attractions are abundant, and they offer a spiritual experience as opposed to mainstream touristy activities. You can explore centuries-old monasteries, magnificent churches, and shrines. Be sure to carry additional funds for retail therapy for the local marketplaces will enchant you to spend uncontrollably.
Florence, Italy
A breathtaking city that combines art, architecture, and cultural charm into a carefully curated treasure trove of exalting once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Florence is utterly, insanely, and unbelievably stunning!
Indeed, it ranks amongst the most beautiful and culturally rich cities in the world. Florence beguiles art, history, and culture enthusiasts to explore and learn the secrets of the Renaissance. After all, the Florentine Renaissance has profoundly impacted human evolution with magnificent contributions in art, architecture, politics, and more.
One visits Florence to feast one's eyes on the exalting works of great artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is a must-have experience to feast your eyes on iconic Florentine architecture.
We urge you to visit the Uffizi Gallery and the Galleria dell'Accademia. These two attractions will introduce you to the works of revered Florentine artists, including Michelangelo's legendary 'David.' Don't forget to revel in the exotic gastronomic cultures of the city. Florence is famous for its pizzas, saucy pasta dishes, and authentic Italian gelatos.
Once you've stuffed yourself with a decadent Italian meal, head out to the Gardino Bardini for a stroll. Florence is beautiful and romantic and the perfect place to visit with your partner.
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Torres del Paine is an iconic and exotic gem in the treasure trove of South American splendors. It's one of the most enthralling and breathtaking national parks in the world. However, the crown jewel of Chile's tourism industry remains the Torres del Paine.
It is a geological wonder that came into existence after the Paine Massif collided with the planet's crust. The collision created exalting rock formations and a lush forested region, beautified by glistening glaciers and turquoise waters. Torres del Paine is ravingly famous in hardcore adventure and trekking circuits.
Adventurers worldwide flock to the national park to challenge themselves with the world-famous W Trek. The trek is dauntingly dangerous, laden with rip-roaring rock climbing tracks and soaring cliff faces. However, you can also explore beginner or intermediate trails sprawling across the park. Each nature trail offers an utterly magic walk, surrounded by wild blooms, alpine lakes, glaciers, and scenic vistas.
Conclusion
Choosing one destination over others is always challenging. However, given the current pandemic situation, we advise you to travel to COVID-free and safe destinations. Be sure to prioritize your safety and wellbeing, and check the COVID compliance before booking accommodations and flights. Our precautions and safety measures will contribute to the global struggle to revive tourism and bend the curve.
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