FOR MANY people, the year-end holidays are the moment that everyone has been waiting for, considering that this moment is an opportunity to unwind and recharge, while creating unforgettable memories with their family.
Now for those who want to take a vacation, however, are bored with the same activities every year, consider the following five fun ideas received on Saturday (9/02) 2023.
Learn a new culture through festivals
Some countries have big celebrations as a tradition that are held every year. Both in the form of sacred ceremonies and carnivals, these events invite visitors to know more about other cultures in the world.
When planning your vacation, look for information about upcoming famous annual celebrations, such as the Takayama Autumn Festival parade at Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, Japan which is on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Adventure in the snow-covered mountains
Winter is the perfect time to spend your holidays in the Alps, Switzerland, with its snow-capped peaks.
As one of the most famous mountains in the world, visitors can enjoy its beauty through a variety of different activities, from skiing, hiking or just relaxing while breathing the fresh air.
Not only that, the mountains also provide various facilities, including comfortable lodging, quality tourist attractions, and shopping areas.
Participate in a traditional tea ceremony
Although coffee drinks are now popular, however, the existence of tea still plays an important role, especially in Korean history which has existed for thousands of years.
If you want to take a vacation while studying history and experiencing the strong traditions that are still being maintained today, come to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, which introduces the culture of drinking tea, making honey cakes as well as traditional manners in a typical Korean building that is so charming.
Explore the world-famous desert
For some people who like holidays with challenging adventures, desert tours in the Sahara Desert, Morocco can be an appropriate choice.
The third largest desert in the world provides a variety of activities that can trigger adrenaline in the middle of a stunning stretch of golden sand, such as playing sand boarding, adventuring on camels, to staying overnight and enjoying the star-studded night sky in the middle of the desert.
Get to know the charm of underwater life
Just like the amazing wildlife on land, the natural life under the sea also holds a million charms. Feel the extraordinary experience when you see firsthand the richness of life that is owned by an underwater paradise from a very close distance.
Take the family on vacation to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and walk along the seabed in diving helmets to observe the amazing marine life among the rare beauty of 400-year-old coral reefs.
However, keep in mind, planning a good vacation requires careful preparation in advance. After deciding on year-end vacation ideas, look for information about flight ticket prices from tourist destinations by visiting several travel exhibitions that offer a variety of attractive promos.
Plan your vacation properly which requires careful financial calculations and the right financing solutions as well as discipline in managing the budget so that family finances are maintained. [antaranews/photo special]