So you’ve decided that it’s time to go on holiday.
You’re overdue for setting the ‘out of office’ email, but there’s just one thing stopping you; you have no clue where to go!
Ughhhh. Why is choosing an epic holiday spot so damn hard???
If the thought of a staycation or a quick trip to The Isle of Wight doesn’t get you excited, it might be time to book somewhere way outta your comfort zone.
Go on, tap into that sense of adventure bubbling beneath your veins.
We know that scrolling Instagram isn’t giving you any inspo (just serious brain fog & information overload). Maybe it’s time to consult your bucket list.
Wait, you don’t have a bucket list?
That’s okay, we’ve got you…
We’ve only gone and created a top five list for you.
Any of these destinations is guaranteed to get HUGE holiday-envy vibes from your work colleagues and friends (why not bring them with you?).
We’ve pulled together five big hitters, each one definitely living up to the hype.
5 Bucket List Travel Destinations You Have to Visit
Bucket List Destination Number 1: Paris
Ahhh, Paris…mon amour.
Paris is a beautiful capital city with plenty of architecture, culture, and tasty cuisine seeping throughout its quaint streets.
And if Emily in Paris is anything to go by, you can absolutely live your best (holiday) life here – minus all the romantic drama.
When the sun is blazing, there are plenty of canal-side French Bistros.
And let’s say the heavens do open and you’re totally drenched by the Champs-Élysées – don’t hang your holiday hat up yet. Paris is bursting with things to do in all weathers. Delve into the culinary scene or pretend to be a culture vulture in the many museums and art galleries.
Raving nights out, a thriving culinary scene, tons of history and plenty to photograph for the gram. What’s not to love?
Bucket List Destination Number 2: Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast isn’t just a holiday, it’s a full blown lifestyle flex.
Picture it, pastel houses glued to cliff edges, winding roads that make every drive feel like a movie scene, and beaches that scream VIP (but you’re actually there).
This is the side of Italy that is turned up right the way to 100…
Pizza by the sea.
Limoncello in hand.
And sunsets that make you forget what day it is. Hello Italian heaven.
If you’re after jaw dropping views and a chance to live your best dolce vita life (cue the song), then Amalfi is where you cash in those bucket list points.
Bucket List Destination Number 3: Iceland
Yes, Iceland may be home to the Aurora Borealis (aka the Northern Lights), but it has SO many epic things to do. Stop you in your tracks type stuff…
Where else can you go to visit volcanoes, Lava fields, and hot springs all in one place?
Add in black sand beaches, epic glaciers, and waterfalls. You’ll basically be livin your own fantasy film IRL, witnessing nature’s own highlight reel.
Whether you’re road-tripping the Golden Circle, soaking in the Blue Lagoon, or hiking across ice caves, Iceland is a once in a lifetime trip you’ll never stop bragging to your pals about.
Bucket List Destination Number 4: New York
Can we really write a bucket list without NYC? It’s a firm favourite for a reason.
Imagine if you never got to see the Big Apple? You could be strolling with a frappuccino in hand, wandering through Central Park and filming swoon-worthy Insta reels to your heart’s content.
And if famous landmarks are your thing, you’re literally spoiled for choice. Get an instant ticket to all your favourite movies and TV series from NYC’s most iconic spots.
Here are a few to get you started:
- The Empire State Building
- Statue of Liberty
- 34th Street
- Wall Street
- Times Square
You can hop in a taxi from the luxury shop-filled streets of Manhattan to the bustling streets of Brooklyn. Walk along the Bridge, check out Coney Island, or soak up the rich artistry that is New York.
Bucket List Destination Number 5: Phuket ️
Thailand’s party island has it all…
White sand beaches, buzzing nightlife, island hopping adventures, and food that’ll ruin takeaway Pad Thai for you forever. Sorry Waggas!
Phuket is equal parts tropical chill and full-throttle fun, making it a must for any bucket list.
You can spend one day sipping cocktails on a dreamy beach and hop on a thrill-seeking adventure (rafting, quad biking or zip lining, anyone?). And if beach parties are your thing, well, you’ll feel right at home here.
From Europe’s chic coastlines to Thailand’s paradise islands, these five bucket list spots are proof that the world’s too good to waste with a ‘maybe next year’ mindset to travelling.
Mystery Holidays is your ticket to making one of these dream trips a reality, without the hassle of overthinking where to go.
Soon, you’ll have all your friends and loved ones scrolling through your vacation pics for their next dose of travel inspiration.
Book a Mystery Holiday today, and who knows, maybe we’ll be sending you to one of our Big 5!
