2016 is your year to travel! Maybe you’re a young 20 something year old who has a desire to get out and see the world while you’re still young and uninhibited, or maybe you’re an empty nester couple who longs to rekindle that romantic flame on a tour of the world.
Either way, 2016 is the year to get out there and see the places you’ve always wanted to see. Carpe Diem! Life is all about seizing the day. You never know how many you’ll have, after all.
Here are some suggestions on the best countries to visit in the year 2016.
Do As The Aussies Do
Not only does Australia seem to be a factory for cranking out the most beautiful men in Hollywood, e.g., the Hemsworth brothers and Hugh Jackman, the land down under is also home to just about every awesome thing you could think of.
Australia has some of the most spectacular coastline in the world and is host to the Great Ocean Drive, a 151 mile coastline drive that expands through Victorian era cities like Torquay and Allansford. You can even stay in one of the most stunning beach apartments victoria has to offer as you explore this amazing country.
Not only are their spectacular beaches and ocean views, there are also deserts and a large variety of wildlife unique to Australia. Did you know that you can even ski in the land down under? Mt. Buller is only 3 hours north of city of Melbourne. That’s right. In one day you can swim in the ocean, explore the rainforests and ski. Where else in the world can you do that?
Get Tropical in Costa Rica
If you’re looking for the tropical vacation, look no further than Costa Rica. Costa Rica is home to the most beautiful and diverse of forests. This includes rain forests, cloud forests, and dry forests. If you’re outdoorsy and love to explore the landscape around you, Costa Rica is a perfect destination.
Costa Rica also has amazing, diverse wildlife and the locals are reported to be some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse places in the world. It has 5% of the entire world’s plant species, 6% of the wildlife species and 10% of the world’s birds.
See The Lights in Tokyo
If you’re up for a completely different culture, go to Japan. Japan offers luxurious zen gardens and temples like you’ll never see anywhere in the world. The sushi is unparalleled and the people are friendly and polite.
Everything in Japan looks like a Sci Fi movie. They have bullet trains and light up vending machines on the streets. All the people look like they live in The Capitol of the Hunger Games because the fashions are so unique. Good thing is, there are no children being forced to fight to the death.