Top Destinations for Holidays in 2020

Different people find different travel options attractive or not. To make all travelers types satisfied, let’s review a diversified shortlist of journeys recommended for 2020. Countries from all continents offer various activities from sandy beaches with turquoise water to cultural dip and traditional festivals.

8. KANGAROO ISLAND, AUSTRALIA

Kangaroo Island is a famous destination for wildlife lovers located 70 miles from South Australia. Koalas, platypuses, echidnas, kangaroos themselves are the pretty inhabitants of this paradise covered by eucalyptus forests. Unfortunately, K.I. was seriously damaged by the forest fires that burned the huge part of the territory, destroyed approximately 25000 koalas and damaged assets of the Southern Ocean Lodge. We know that profit of local businesses comes mostly from travelers, so the island requires any support visitors can provide. Right now, the island is still not accessible because of recovering after the fire. Other attractions for tourists, e.g., the 37-mile trail and the famous food festival, are also not available. But when everything opens again, the islands will wait for travelers more impatiently than never did.

7. SIARGAO, PHILIPPINES

A small paradise for surfers is breaking into the industry like one day Bali did. The waterfront of Siargao is crowded by wave-catchers, including stars of cinema and music, including the leader of RHCP Anthony Kiedis. Virgin beaches, turquoise Pacific Ocean, coconut palms stretched across the shore, no surprise that this tiny Eden is a tourism rising star. Now, this attractive place is already filled by legal entities and luxurious resorts. Ideal heaven won’t live forever, that shows a growing number of the airport schedule – from two flights per day a year ago to twelve every day.

6. DAKAR, SENEGAL

Located in western Africa Francophone Dakar, the capital of Senegal contains a mix of old-fashioned and modern architecture and behaves confidently on the cultural scene. Developed infrastructure of this safe and politically sustainable megapolis, for example, the Dakar airport that accepts flights constantly without any issues. The Atlantic Ocean is washing Dakar’s coastline, making it an ideal destination for surfers and sandy beach fans. The night shore is shining bright and sounds great with local rap, reggae, and EDM elements. Overseas tourists shouldn’t worry about the hideaway in Senegal’s capital as they can get it in several business hotels.

5. KYRGYZSTAN

Uzbekistan is nowadays a well-known touristic center of attraction, and it’s time to share the glory with neighbors, for instance, Kyrgyzstan. This nation is standing on the right path as it attracts travelers with its mountain landscapes, wilderness, and antiquity. The Silk Road heritage must be a good choice for hikers, just like 506-mile Issyk Köl Trail Network that offer to show yurt camps, the real Kyrgyz settlements. The Kyrgyz nation is naturally nomadic, and even the name “Kyrgyzstan’ is translated as “40 tribes” points at the fact that before the Russian arrived, the majority of the XIX century settlements looked like a set of yurts. International tourists may visit some of the homestays to experience the Kyrgyz lifestyle and traditions.

4. ARMENIA

Caucasus trips are a brand-new trend that is shown by the recent Georgia boom. Another representative of Caucasus, Armenia, knows how to surprise the arriving tourists. First of all, a fulfilling Armenian cuisine – honey-drenched baklava, manti dumplings, and a lot of sheets of lavash. The food industry of Armenia is developed not only in culinary but also in foodservice establishments such as bookshop café or national restaurants. The wealth of culture is expressed in religion. Armenia happened to be one of the leading countries declaring Christianity as an overall religion in the IV century A.D.. It’s easy to notice ancient churches hidden in the mountains. These secrets and not only will find out hike lovers who can check Trans Caucasian Trail in the shadow of Ararat, in Dilijan National Park, and many other spectacular places. Last but not least is the Armenian vine culture, which was well-developed in Soviet times when Armenia was oriented to cognac production. Nowadays, Areni is supposed to be one of the most ambitious and prospective vine-regions on our planet. Taste bouquets of Armenian vine will be rivals soon with Italy or Chile, be sure.

3. SALVADOR, BRAZIL

The Amazon region is suffering from the destruction of forests and resource extraction in addition to the harm of the fires that took place in 2019. Anyway, travel experts advise us to support Amazon’s nature more than before via touristic presence. Of course, we’re talking about eco-tourism, which appears to become a profitable long-term decision both for the employment of the native inhabitants and preventing the area from the harm of polluting grand enterprises and saving the wildlife diversity.

Salvador succeeded in its five-year historical initiative aimed to protect its UNESCO assignment. A new Salvador underground line that links the city heart and the growing international airport. Besides, the new House of Carnival has four floors for colorful and rhythmic festivals. The Center of the city is decorated in Art Deco style that is well seen from the Deco-styled social lift called Elevador Lacerda that brings people from lower city to upper city, allowing them to enjoy wonderful views.

2. PLYMOUTH, U.K.

The reputation of Plymouth as an unfriendly shore city has been unreasoned until recent years. Invasion of high-level restaurants ruled by famous chefs, for example, Marco Pierre White, and project of expensive coastline renovation are important steps in the PR-company of Plymouth. And withal, the city has historical objects to show-off such as Elizabethan gardens, art galleries, and coastline cafes across the cobbles on the waterfront. This shore became a turnkey of British brave souls’ travel to the destination called the U.S. today. In 1620 a trade ship Mayflower sailed from Plymouth to the unknown, and in the end, 130 passengers and members of the crew founded the first British settlement in America. This date is celebrated grandiosely, and this year visitors will have plenty of sights to see in Plymouth and many events to take part in. Besides, the Box, a unique cultural object, will be opened soon. It will save the legacy of the ex-Plymouth City Museum and show something contemporary to society. In fact, embarkments of Plymouth are bringing back their greatness.

1. PAKISTAN

Tourism in Pakistan has suffered much for the last twenty years because of common terrorism ideas and fears. Anyway, ancient culture heritage, easier visa procedure, and the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2019 changed the game and began a new era of Pakistan’s tourism.

Now Pakistan is focused more on the security of their foreign citizens while the new prime minister of the country Imran Khan promised to establish order in the industry. Though times changed, a trip to Pakistan is still a risky journey, so read actual guidelines about the situation it the country before flying there. If you finally come here, you’ll be impressed by the contrast of forests and peaks rising above them. By the way, there’re more 7000m+ mountains than in neighboring countries, so hikers, you’re welcome. Travelers should try the 3000m Shandur Pass with a field for polo located truly high, and admire the Mughal architectural legacy, heavy-laden yaks and Badshashi Mosque in Lahore.

To conclude, Pakistan is an old forgotten destination that is worth visiting this year.