Hello! Keeping with the swim theme from my last post- here are some dream spring break spots that I would pick:
Orlando
I have always wanted to go to Harry Potter land at Universal, so this is the main reason I would make the trip:
Turks and Caicos
I have always wanted to go to the Caribbean (honestly any Caribbean island) and here's some good things I have heard from trip advisor:
The Turks and Caicos offer the best of the Caribbean - in Atlantic waters. Island hop by ferry or rove on-island on a rented bike or scooter. One of the world's longest coral reefs, 230 miles of white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and a bounty of dive spots lure visitors to the Turks and Caicos' eight major islands, just east of the Bahamas. Bird sanctuary French Cay, underwater Columbus Landfall National Park and Caicos Conch Farm are among the major attractions of these legendarily friendly isles.
London
I actually went here (along with Paris, Berlin and Rome) with Matt for our spring break/7 year anniversary last year. I absolutely loved London and would love to go back! Even if it was 30 degrees the entire time we were there in March :)
Bora Bora
This is my dream honeymoon destination and it's super expensive. Yahoo travel had this to say:
Settle into your own overwater bungalow on the world's most famous idyllic island. If you envision yourself on an island in French Polynesia, Bora Bora is the place to hang your hammock. Even novelist James Michener, who penned sweeping epics set in the South Pacific and beyond, dubbed it the world's most beautiful island. Mingled in among the Society Islands northwest of Tahiti, Bora Bora's lowland reefs and islets are lorded over by Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, twin peaks forming an extinct volcano in the island's interior. Super-expensive upscale resorts along the western edge—and a fair share of inns and vacation rentals—feature overwater thatch-roofed bungalows built on stilts above shallow, clear-as-gin waters. (Maitai Resort is a comparatively affordable option, considering the $800-plus competition, with rooms from $198 and bungalows from $408, including taxes.) Slip on a sarong and relax while savoring the vision of endless miles of soft sand beaches and lagoons. Luxurious, certainly, but of even greater value is the philosophy of Bora Bora's residents: Aita pea pea. In other words, "not to worry."
Cabo
Paris Hilton likes going there so it must be nice:
Seattle
This one- A few people I know are going there this year in the summer, so I'm a little jealous :) The only time I visited was for college tours for undergrad, and Seattle has some of the best fresh caught fish I've ever had:
Bali
I have heard some great things about Bali, here's what Yahoo has to say:
Find your center on an island so spiritual it's become known as "Island of the Gods." The warm, spiritual essence that writer Elizabeth Gilbert discovered here and celebrated in Eat, Pray, Love has been native to Bali for centuries. It's one of 17,000 islands in the Indonesian archipelago—and the only one on which Hindus form the majority (93 percent). Even more striking is the fact that there is a spiritual celebration here nearly every day. Three Hindu temples at the
Besakih (the Mother Temple of Bali) survived a 1963 eruption that destroyed nearby villages while missing by mere yards this terraced complex atop volcanic Mount Agung. The event is still considered a miracle by locals, who arrive in regular procession; they balance offerings on their head and climb the steps to the sound of mantras, jingling bells, and the sharp flutter of umbul-umbuls (ceremonial Balinese flags). Anyone interested in exploring the inner self might like the Nirarta Centre, an 11-room hotel set amid rice terraces and gardens that holds daily meditation sessions. After finding your center here, channel your energy into jungle treks, scuba diving, and big-break surfing along beaches of fine white and volcanic black sand. Exhale against a backdrop of rice paddies and Impressionist sunsets that illuminate the Indian Ocean.
Sydney
All of my friends have told me how awesome Australia is or how badly they want to visit, so now I'm curious:
here's a link to fodors if you too are interested: http://www.fodors.com/world/australia-and-the-pacific/australia/new-south-wales/sydney/
Boracay
My best friend has been here a few times with her family, and here's what Yahoo has to say about this beautiful island in the Philippines:
The 2 1/2-mile stretch known as White Beach is often singled out for having the softest sand in the world—and it’s the setting for the resort Discovery Shores and its 88 suites (some with private Jacuzzis). The water’s fine, whether you want to take a dip in the infinity pool or Jet Ski on the Sibuyan Sea. For people-watching, head to the Sandbar, where bartenders stir up lychee- and mango-infused mojitos.
Well, that's the list! A good mix of tropical island and city living :) Enjoy your week!
