It’s always difficult deciding where to go on your next cruise. Do you want a culture-rich break, wandering cobbled streets and exploring museums? Or perhaps you’d rather kick back and soak up the sun? To help you decide, we chat with several travel writers who reveal their favourite cruise destinations.
The Galápagos Islands
Remote, wild and fascinating, the Galápagos Islands have attracted travellers for years, mainly thanks to their incredible biodiversity. One such person is Jacob from Local Adventurer who told us, “One of our favourite destinations so far is the Galápagos Islands. Seeing giant tortoises, marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies living in dramatic and beautiful landscapes is hard to beat. During our trip there, we flew to each island but we hope to visit again to explore via cruise and see some of the islands we didn’t get to.
Hawaii
The token luxury holiday location, few places on earth can compare with Hawaii. Its many appeals make it the favourite destination of seasoned traveller Johnny from Johnny Jet, “It’s a difficult question since there’s a lot of variables like time of year, who I am travelling with and so on. However, at this moment, my favourite place to travel with my family is Hawaii since it’s so relaxing, warm, beautiful, had a lot to do, see, eat and the locals are friendly.”
Japan
“My favourite place to travel, hands down, is Japan,” Robert from Leave Your Daily Hell told us. “The country effortlessly combines ancient with modern and urban with rural and offers an array of attractions, a tapestry of landscapes and a cultural legacy unlike anywhere else in the world. Combine this with the ease of travelling there and the incredibly high level of personal safety and you have a solo traveller’s dream.” We wouldn’t agree more! Japan has one of the richest and oldest cultures on the planet with its influence stretching to every corner of the world. Head to the pioneering city of Tokyo or venture to the more remote and spiritual towns and cities like Kyoto to have an authentic experience of one of the friendliest, cleanest and most cutting-edge countries in the world.
Mexico
Despite having visited Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Tanzania and many other places, Ari from Beyond Blighty picked Mexico as her favourite destination. One for adventure, the Central American country appealed to her for its array of activities and stunning geography, “My favourite travel destination is Mexico. As an avid scuba diver, I think it’s incredible that you can experience both the second biggest coral reef and a maze of underground rivers and caves in the same day. With plenty of Mesoamerican ruins and colonial towns to explore and a wealth of beaches, jungles, canyons and waterfalls, it has to be one of the most beautiful, diverse and exciting countries in the world.”
Thailand
An ever-popular honeymoon destination, Thailand appeals to those after pristine beaches, stunning landscapes and bustling cities. Lucy from Absolutely Lucy picked Thailand as her favourite travel destination. She told us, “The combination of amazing food, incredible culture, history and heritage, plus the spiritual effect the country had on me during my three months there really stayed with me a lot longer than any other place. Thailand is more than just partying on the beaches - it’s a vibrant and diverse culture from the mountains to the jungle.”
