Traveling - Best Places To Visit?

Question

Where's your personal favouite place/country/landmark to visit.

And would reccomend for a holiday?

10 Points for most in-depth answer!

Answer 1

Well, lets see, I have been to all 50 US states, many multiple times, to all of the major US National Parks,  to Alaska twice, to Hawaii about 5 or 6 times, to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Eastonia, Germany, Russia, Paris, London, Madrid and Barcelona Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Athens, Santorini, and Mykonos Greece, Gibralter, the Canary Islands, Morocco, Pompeii, Rome, Florence/Pisa, Monte Carlo, Bermuda, Aruba, Barbados, Curacao, Antigue, St Lucia, St Croix, St Thomas, St Maarten, Puerto Rico, Gran Cayman, Jamaica, Cozumel, Cancun, Costa Rica, and Panama.  So where would I want to go back to if I had ALL of the money in the world for a vacation ..............................   Hawaii  and more specifically Maui !!

Hawaii is a long trip from most anywhere in the US, but then you are still in the US and don't' have to contend with another language or currency.  There are plenty of fun things to do from all of the ocean sports from sailing to scuba/snorkel, to jet ski, and surfing to land based things like hiking, bike riding and zip lines and off road vehicle trips.  Hawaii has some of THE best beaches anywhere, as pretty as any in the Caribbean or Bermuda.  In Hawaii you have several islands to choose from and each offers something different and you can be in the crowds in Honolulu or off by yourself in Kauia or even Maui.  Hawaii is no more expensive than any other resort area and some things you can get for just a few dollars more than the mainland US.

The top things to do in Hawaii are:

1. Oahu Island:   Go to Pearl Harbor to see history at the US Arizona Memorial. You can drive or take the bus there; no need to book a tour. But you need to go early because the site is popular and the wait for your free tour can be about an hour.  In Waikiki you can browse around the International Market across from Waikiki Beach, go on a sunset dinner cruise on Waikiki bay, try an outrigger canoe ride on Waikiki, go for a sail on a catamaran on Waikiki Bay, or visit Diamond Head park for hiking.  If you like to snorkel go to Hanauma Bay which has perfect flap water for snorkeling on a reef.

2. Oahu Island:  If you are on the island of Oahu go to the other side of the island to see the great deserted beaches (get a rental car for a day or two).  Take highway 99 north toward Waimea and stop at the Dole pineapple plantation for a tour.

3.  Oahu Island:  The Polynesian Cultural Center is a great place to learn about authentic Hawaiian life.   You can buy tickets to tour the place, and another type ticket that allows you to stay for the evening luau.

4. Maui Island: If you go to Maui, you gotta do the downhill bike ride.  There are different bike companies and some don't take you all the way to the top, and some don't guide you back down. You can come down by yourself, there's only one road with just a little traffic, but if you are squeamish about riding in the street, a company that accompanies you down will help watch the traffic for you. I have been twice and prefer Maui Downhill to the others. These companies have web sites They will pick you up at your hotel, take you to their shop to pick out a wet-suit (for the cold and mist/rain shower maybe) and gloves and helmet; then take you up the mountain; then follow your group down so they can block traffic for your ride; then afterwards take you back to your hotel. Expect this activity to take 75-80% or more of the day.

5.  Maui Island:  The Road to Hana is a great drive (you need a rental car). It’s a 45 mile winding road that takes 4 hours to drive.  Its like driving through the jungle; has a bunch of one lane bridges. Then drive past Hana to the Seven-Pools attraction and go for a swim.  

6.  Big Island of Hawaii: go to the Volcano National Park. Also go see Akaka Falls.  If you like horseback riding, go to the Parker Ranch and go for a guided ride.  Drive to the south end of the island and see a black sand beach.  For information about tours and things to do, click on the link below for Roberts Hawaii. They do tours on all of the islands.

http://www.robertshawaii.com/  

http://www.gohawaii.com  

http://www.travelhawaii.com  

http://www.visit-oahu.com  

http://www.visitmaui.com  

http://www.kauaivisitorsbureau

http://www.visitlanai.net

http://www.paradiscovehawaii.com  

http://www.polynesia.com

http://www.mauidownhill.com/

http://www.mauioceancenter.com/home.html  

http://www.hawaiianair.com

http://www.alohaairlines.com

http://www.hiltonhawaii.com

http://www.marriott.com  

http://www.starwoodhawaii.com

OK, go ahead and make reservations.

Answer 2

If I didn't need college money, i'd travel as much as i can..I haven't been outside of the US at all, but to answer your question i've always wanted to visit lake como in italy

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