The IDEA Publishing
  • HOME
  • Popular IDEAS
    • IDEAS for Your Better Business Life >
      • The Business Idea
      • The Career IDEA
      • The Money Idea
    • IDEAS for Your Better Diversions >
      • The Tech IDEA
      • The Travel IDEA
      • The Auto IDEA
      • The Outdoors IDEA
    • IDEAS for a Better Table >
      • The Food IDEA
      • IDEAS de Cocina Espanola
    • IDEAS for a Better You >
      • The Health IDEA
      • Living Well IDEAS
      • The Fitness IDEA
      • The Beauty IDEA
    • IDEAS for a Happier Home >
      • The Home Idea
      • The Entertaining Idea
      • The Parenting Idea
      • The Senior Living IDEA
      • The Pet IDEA
  • The Video Domain
    • Video IDEAS for Your Better Business Life
  • About
  • Contact
the-travel-Idea
The Travel IDEA

The Travel IDEA

Information to Help You Better Find Your Destination...
and Find Yourself!

Bucket List Travel Destinations

2/14/2019

Comments

 

The options for experiencing an amazing vacation are so plentiful, such as exploring a cruise port, eating and drinking your way around a city or simply visiting a new destination, you may find yourself struggling to narrow down the choices. Once you’ve determined how you’d like to spend your time, you can begin to explore some hot travel destinations, such as these. 


Bucket List Travel Destinations for 2019

(Family Features) Taking time to go on vacation or to just unplug from everyday life can be beneficial, and there’s certainly no lack of options when it comes to choosing an ideal vacation spot. The options for experiencing an amazing vacation are so plentiful, such as exploring a cruise port, eating and drinking your way around a city or simply visiting a new destination, you may find yourself struggling to narrow down the choices.

By focusing first on what type of vacation experience you would enjoy most, the details of the location may more easily fall into place.

“Often, would-be vacationers get so hung up on figuring out where they want to go, they forget to consider what they’ll do when they get there,” said Matthew Phillips, director of travel for AARP Services, Inc. “It makes sense to keep location in mind when it comes to considerations like climate, but knowing what types of activities, entertainment and sights you hope to experience can help ensure you plan a travel experience of a lifetime.”

Once you’ve determined how you’d like to spend your time, you can begin to explore some hot travel destinations, such as these:

California: Rent a car and take a road trip down the California coast and experience sunshine, culture and more as you drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco. It may be one single coastline, but California is filled with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and tourist attractions, such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood sign.

Caribbean: There are few better ways to escape the cold weather than with a Caribbean cruise, where breathtaking excursions, first-rate cuisine, exciting nightlife and spectacular entertainment fill every day and night. There are dozens of cruise options available, so it’s a good idea to do plenty of research and look into special incentives and offers to complement the experience. For example, the AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia provides exclusive offers to members on select cruises, including up to $1,000 in onboard credit.

Florida Gulf Coast: The warmer seasons are perfect for unplugging and relaxing by the sand and water. Head to the beaches of Florida and get a room with a view so the water is never out of reach. For example, Sarasota, Florida offers miles of beaches, including Siesta Key, known for its majestic waters and luxurious amenities.

Southwest France: Explore the beautiful wine-growing region of Southwest France through a fascinatingly historical and invigorating river cruise. For example, the Uniworld Bordeaux river cruise allows guests to sail three rivers: the Garonne, the Dordogne and the Gironde. The experience blends land and water with archaeological and historical tours, artisanal wine tastings, sprawling gardens and charming villages to explore. Take your experience a step further and see the sights while feeling like a local by going on a spotlight tour, an intimate way to uncover hidden gems.

Singapore: If you want to immerse yourself into a completely new and unique culture, hop on a flight and explore Singapore, commonly referred to as a “shopper’s paradise” for its emerging brands and bargains stores. Enjoy both the urban and natural attractions while indulging in the eclectic dining scene. Singaporean cuisine is full of diverse plates, such as bak kut teh, laksa and friend carrot cake, derived from several ethnic groups.  

If you’re ready to start planning a satisfying getaway, a resource like AARP Member Benefits can assist with planning and saving money along the way. Learn more at AARPBenefits.com/travel.

Photo courtesy of Getty Images

SOURCE:
AARP Services, Inc.


KEYWORDS


  • activities ×
  • advice ×
  • air travel ×
  • Asia ×
  • beach ×
  • beaches ×
  • beach vacation ×
  • bucket list ×
  • budget ×
  • budget travel ×
  • California ×
  • Caribbean ×
  • coast ×
  • coastal ×
  • cruise ×
  • cruise ships ×
  • domestic travel ×
  • driving ×
  • driving vacation ×
  • entertainment ×
  • Europe ×
  • experiences ×
  • family ×
  • Family Features ×
  • family travel ×
  • family vacation ×
  • Florida ×
  • France ×
  • global ×
  • Gulf Coast ×
  • international ×
  • international travel ×
  • kids ×
  • nightlife ×
  • senior ×
  • seniors ×
  • Singapore ×
  • tips ×
  • travel ×
  • vacation ×
  • weather ×
  • West Coas

Comments

Need a vacation where it's warm? How about a quick weekend escape to this sunny coastal getaway?

12/31/2017

Comments

 
Picture


(BPT) - Step outside. Is it cold, windy and gray? Snowy even? Yep, those are sure signs winter is upon us. The bright leaves of autumn have faded, the pumpkin-flavored beverages are starting to wane, and the kids already are developing a serious case of cabin fever. But there’s a remedy for all this gloom. Winter’s bitter cold is the perfect excuse to head south with the family for a quick vacation getaway.

Florida’s Space Coast, where it’s decidedly warmer, has something for everyone. From rockets launching into outer space to unforgettable seafood and more, the Space Coast is an affordable and worthwhile escape, even for just a weekend. So, if the onset of winter isn’t sitting well with you, take next Friday off, book your tickets or gas up the car, and get ready to experience these Space Coast attractions and activities. They’ll turn up the heat!

1. Explore the final frontier. As you might have guessed, the Space Coast got its name because it is home to both the Cape Canaveral launch complex and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Here, rockets operated by SpaceX and others still regularly blast into the heavens. A day at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will bring you up close to one of the legendary Apollo command modules that orbited the moon, as well as the last Space Shuttle orbiter to fly. You’ll learn about the history of the NASA program and maybe even see a rocket launch! It’s an interactive journey that will inspire the entire family.

2. Hang loose at Ron Jon Surf Shop.
You’ve seen the iconic shirts and the ubiquitous roadside billboards, but nothing can really prepare you for a visit inside Ron Jon’s flagship store in Cocoa Beach. With more than 52,000 square feet of merchandise space, it’s like nothing you’ve experienced at the shore before. You’ll find everything to outfit your beach-bum vacation lifestyle, and maybe a few items that will fit in back home, too.

3. Get into vacation mode with a “pre-cruise” outing. In the heart of the Space Coast is Port Canaveral, the busiest passenger cruise port in the world. Because this is the spot where millions of people begin their cruise vacations each year, numerous entertainment venues, spas, restaurants and more are located in the area, to help all the “pre-cruisers” get ready for life at sea. You don’t need to actually have a cruise booked to enjoy all that’s offered in this bustling port — just an appetite, a sense of adventure and maybe some extra energy.

4. Embark on a zoo adventure like no other.
At the Brevard Zoo, you can kayak past exotic animals, feed a giraffe, zip line over the treetops and get an eyeful of hulking rhinoceros. With a wide array of animal species on hand and a variety of fun activities and educational opportunities available, this unique facility is set up to be more of an adventure than a walk-through.

5. Enjoy the fresh air.
Its sunshine and mild temperatures make the Space Coast perfect to visit at this time of year. For those who like to be outside, there is a healthy range of options. You can spend an afternoon bird watching in nearby wetlands, walking along the beach (and enjoying the ocean breeze), or even fishing along the shore or on one of the many inland bodies of water.

Visiting the Space Coast is an affordable, easy way for you and the family to escape the cold for a weekend and, with so much to do, you’ll probably decide you need to book a longer stay the next time around.


  • attractions ×
  • beach ×
  • beaches ×
  • BPT ×
  • Brandpoint Content ×
  • coast ×
  • destination ×
  • destinations ×
  • Florida ×
  • Space Coast ×
  • winter
Comments



    Archives

    January 2019
    September 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    February 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    April 2017
    February 2017
    December 2016
    October 2016
    August 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016


    Interested in Publishing on The Travel Idea?
    Send your query to the Publisher today!

    Categories

    All
    Abroad
    Accommodations
    Activities
    Adventure
    Adventure Travel
    Advice
    Africa
    Airline
    Airplane
    Airport
    Air Travel
    Amenities
    American History
    Anniversary
    Apps
    Asia
    Astronauts
    Attractions
    Auto
    Automobile
    Auto Travel
    Babies
    Backpacking
    Backpacks
    Baggage
    Baggage Fees
    Bargains
    Beach
    Beaches
    Beach Vacation
    Bedbugs
    Biking
    Birding
    Bonding Time
    Booking
    Books
    BPT
    Brandpoint Content
    Budget Travel
    Business Center
    Business Travel
    California
    Camping
    Canada
    Cape Canaveral
    Car
    Caribbean
    Car Travel
    Cash
    Cashless
    Changes
    Chicago
    Children
    Clothes
    Clothing
    Coast
    Comfort
    Congress
    Connectivity
    Contest
    Convenience
    Conversion
    Costs
    Credit Cards
    Crime
    Criminal
    Crowds
    Cruise
    Cruise Ships
    Cuisine
    Culture
    Currency
    Customer Service
    Cyber
    Cybercrime
    Deals
    Department Of State
    Department Of Transportation
    Destiation
    Destination
    Destinations
    Devices
    Diet
    Digital
    Dining
    Disabilities
    Disability
    Disconnect
    Disney
    Domestic Travel
    Drive
    Driving
    Driving Vacation
    Eating
    Ecotourism
    Equipment
    Europe
    Exchange
    Exchange Rates
    Experiences
    Experts
    FAA
    Family
    Family Features
    Family Travel
    Family Vacation
    Fashion
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Fees
    Festivals
    Fishing
    Fitness
    Florida
    Flying
    Food
    Foodies
    Footwear
    Furnishings
    Gastrotravel
    Gear
    Getaway
    Global
    Golf
    GPS
    Guests
    Gulf Coast
    Hacks
    Happiness
    Health
    Heath
    Highway
    Highways
    Hiking
    Historic
    Historical Travel
    Historic Hotels
    Historic Sites
    History
    Holiday Travel
    Hotel
    Hotel Room
    Hotels
    Hydration
    Infants
    Information
    International
    International Travel
    Internet
    Islands
    Itinerary
    Kayaking
    Kennedy Space Center
    Kids
    Lakes
    Law
    Lega;
    Legal
    Leisure Travel
    Lifehacks
    Lifestyle
    Living Well
    Lodging
    Luggage
    Luxury
    Meals
    Mental Health
    Mexico
    Midwest
    Money
    Motels
    Mountains
    Museum
    Myrtle Beach
    NASA
    NASCAR
    National Park
    National Parks
    Natural
    Nature
    New York
    Nostalgia
    Nutrition
    Ocean
    Off-season
    Online
    Online Booking
    Online Reviews
    Organizations
    Organize
    Orlando
    Outdoors
    Outfits
    Outlook
    Packing
    Parasailing
    Parents
    Parks
    Passengers
    Passport
    Payments
    Peak Season
    Personal
    Personal Finance
    Perspective
    Phone
    Physical Health
    Plan
    Planning
    Preparation
    Reading
    Recreational Vehicle
    Relaxation
    Resort
    Resorts
    Restaurants
    Reviews
    Rewards
    Rivers
    Road
    Road Trip
    Rockets
    RV
    Safety
    Savings
    Scenic
    Schedule
    Season
    Security
    Service Dogs
    Shoes
    Smartphone
    Smartphones
    Snacks
    South Carolina
    Spa
    Space
    Space Coast
    Sports
    Spring
    Spring Break
    State Parks
    Strategy
    Stress
    Suite
    Suites
    Summer
    Swimming
    Tech
    Technology
    Tents
    Texas
    Theme Parks
    Time
    Tips
    Tires
    Tourism
    Toyota
    Train
    Trains
    Train Travel
    Travel
    Travel Apps
    Traveler
    Travelers
    Travel Planning
    Trip Advisor
    United States
    Unplug
    Unplugged
    Urban Travel
    Vacation
    Variety
    Virginia
    Vitamins
    Water
    Waters
    Weather
    Weekend
    Well-being
    Wellness
    Wheelchair
    Wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Wilderness
    Wildlife
    Winter
    Wisconsin
    Work
    Yoga
    Zoos






    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly
  • HOME
  • Popular IDEAS
    • IDEAS for Your Better Business Life >
      • The Business Idea
      • The Career IDEA
      • The Money Idea
    • IDEAS for Your Better Diversions >
      • The Tech IDEA
      • The Travel IDEA
      • The Auto IDEA
      • The Outdoors IDEA
    • IDEAS for a Better Table >
      • The Food IDEA
      • IDEAS de Cocina Espanola
    • IDEAS for a Better You >
      • The Health IDEA
      • Living Well IDEAS
      • The Fitness IDEA
      • The Beauty IDEA
    • IDEAS for a Happier Home >
      • The Home Idea
      • The Entertaining Idea
      • The Parenting Idea
      • The Senior Living IDEA
      • The Pet IDEA
  • The Video Domain
    • Video IDEAS for Your Better Business Life
  • About
  • Contact