Every New Year brings new possibilities and maybe you’ve become used to going to the same destinations on your holidays, year after year. Ewell maybe 2016 is the year to try somewhere different whether you want a special location to make a honeymoon or anniversary, or maybe you just fancy the taste of something new. After all, variety is the spice of life. Here are a handful of locations you might not have considered before.
Egypt
When it comes to holiday destinations, Egypt is among the elite choices with more than 12 million tourists flooding there every single year. The Ancient Greeks and Romans started going there on holiday back in 4th century BC, now over 25 centuries later it is a top hotspot among modern tourists for a number of reasons. Naturally, Egypt is the top of lists for any history buff who wants to retrace the footsteps of the pharaohs and ancient gods. You can go to Cairo’s Egyptian museum which proudly displays Tutankhamen’s death mask and the mummified remains of the ancient kings. Then of course you have to visit the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Before you go you can even test your knowledge on Egyptian history. Then for holiday makers who prefer the sun, sea and sand, you can enjoy the resorts of Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada where you can dip your toes into the waters of the Red Sea. The perfect white beaches stretch out like party streamers, offer some of the world’s best scuba diving sites and every watersport you can imagine.
India
For many tourists, they may pick India as a holiday destination because it is an adventure for the senses. A hint of spice, a flash of colour and a whiff of excitement keep holiday makers coming back year after year. India is currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to the remake of the classic Disney favourite The Jungle Book, this time directed by Jon Favreau, the genius behind Elf and the first two Iron Man movies. Rudyard Kipling’s stories of Mowgli and his friends was inspired by the wildlife and landscapes of Madhya Pradesh. For those who are keep to seek out the wild Bengal tiger and other jungle animals can join a new tour in Satpura national park which offers overnight camping in the park. There is also the option of the Forsyth Trail (Bruce not available) which is a 10-day tour from Village Ways including time spent in Satpura and Pench Tiger Reserve.
Costa Rica
It used to be really difficult getting from England to Costa Rica but in recent years you can now fly directly from Gatwick and a number of luxury hotels waiting for you when you arrive. Many holiday companies are now launching tours too such as the 14-day Explore Costa Rica trip which includes meeting researchers at a sea turtle conservancy and joining in reforestation projects. You can also visit Manuel Antonio national park which is one of the best places for trekking and wildlife spotting where it is home to most of countries native species including howler monkeys, sloths and iguanas. You can ejoy going to Costa Rica at any time of the year, they have a dry season from November to April and a mild rainy season from May to October.
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