{"id":2396,"date":"2023-11-27T06:59:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T19:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/luxury-escapes-top-bucket-list-destinations-for-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-12-20T10:39:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T23:39:30","slug":"top-bucket-list-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/top-bucket-list-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury Escapes\u2019 Top Bucket-List Destinations for 2024 \u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From shrines and shinkansen in Japan to Sri Lanka safaris, these are our top bucket-list tour destinations of 2024, as chosen by our travel insiders.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an unprecedented diversity of destinations and extraordinary experiences available to satiate your wanderlust in 2024, there\u2019s never been a better time to tick off your must-visit list. We asked Joshua (Josh) Landy \u2013 Luxury Escapes\u2019 Head of Tours and travel fanatic \u2013 for the lowdown on the world\u2019s top destinations and where to visit this year. From witnessing the spectacle of Egypt\u2019s ancient pyramids to dogsledding beneath Scandinavia\u2019s dancing Northern Lights, wherever you\u2019re eager to explore, we have you covered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iberian Peninsula: Spain, Portugal & Morocco <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Positioned at one of the great crossroads of history, Spain, Portugal and Morocco each offer a dazzling range of experiences for the intrepid traveller. \u201cIt\u2019s never been easier to explore each magical destination than on a grand tour of the Iberian Peninsula,\u201d says Josh. Flamenco and midnight tapas feasts await in Granada, Spain, while Portugal hides eponymous wine tastings galore in Porto and countless cruise opportunities down the lazy Douro River. Finally, Morocco gifts endless architectural beauty, vivid spice souks and unforgettable evenings in Casablanca, Fez and bustling Marrakech.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Japan <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere\u2019s nowhere else like it,\u201d says Josh, \u201cespecially <\/em>in cherry blossom season.\u201d The country is bursting with once-in-a-lifetime experiences; from Osaka\u2019s neon-washed, food-filled streets to Sagano\u2019s sprawling bamboo forests and Miyajima Island\u2019s otherworldly shores, home to countless sacred deer.  Whether it\u2019s ancient shrines and manga museums in Kyoto, book-shopping and Michelin-star omakase in Tokyo or Hiroshima\u2019s unbelievably beautiful Peace Memorial Park, Japan is like a Harajuku vending machine \u2013 overflowing with possibilities. Travel in spring to see the city parklands ignite in a wave of pink as hanami <\/em>season descends and thousands carouse throughout the day in a boozy celebration of the fleeting impermanence of beauty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

South Korea <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spectacle-filled days and soju-fuelled nights \u2013 South Korea\u2019s astonishing blend of ancient tradition and modern innovation makes it an unrivalled tour destination. Famished foodies will adore Seoul\u2019s culinary soul, backed by a seemingly endless parade of kimchi, tteokbokki and smoke-infused barbecue. \u201cIf you\u2019ve done Japan, and you\u2019re looking for more,\u201d says Josh, \u201cSouth Korea\u2019s got to be on your list.\u201d Don\u2019t miss visiting the Imjingak Resort Unification Park for a unique glimpse into North Korea \u2013 from the park\u2019s observation platform you can see the infamous \u2018Propaganda Village\u2019 ghost town.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vietnam  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Travel from Vietnam\u2019s soothing south to its storied north and let the country\u2019s rip-roaring spirit inspire you. It\u2019s affordable, too, points out Josh: \u201cThere\u2019s no better place to find luxury for less.\u201d Explore floating communities and coconut groves in the Mekong Delta, wander through Hoi An\u2019s lantern-strewn streets \u2013 steeped in history and offering some of the best banh mis in the world \u2013 and glide through the ethereal emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs and the occasional hardworking wooden junk boat.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Bali: Canggu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Canggu may not come as a surprise (it’s been hailed as Bali’s hottest spot for a while now by those in-the-know) \u2013 but with increased interest from digital nomads and well-heeled travellers comes a slew of must-try restaurants and uber-chic beach clubs. Move over Seminyak: this southwest enclave is the new kid on the block when it comes to the island\u2019s best dining. If the beach club life is calling you, check into COMO Uma Canggu<\/a>, where laidback brunches and oceanside cocktails rule supreme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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