Holiday help: UPDATE*

[Clanger]

Right, I made the decision to go somewhere for my next birthday... I was first thinking Peru (Maccu Picchu), but after doing a bit of research, I find out it is the wet season, and the inca trail gets closed off towards the end of January and throughout February, and whilst a bit of rain does not concern me, slithering around in mud, and being in a high altitude does. So I'm thinking it's going to be best left to another time.

So, I have a dilema...what to do...where to go...?

It needs to be somewhere spectacular, interesting (lots to explore), in January, fairly temperate weather, a place I've not been before.

What do you suggest...?
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[Alabama Blacksnake]

Switzerland it might be snowy but the sights well be amazing I went there when I was 12/13 and remember it well, it was amazing.

Plenty to do and see. Nice place to walk in the hills amazing sights and the culture is nice and friendly.

Tom
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[instigator]

Clanger, you're a well travelling lady are you not?

List out where you've been to avoid folk recommending places you've already been.

P.S I only know this because I got jealous when you said you went off backpacking in a previous thread.

[J0Al1]

Africa - its a fascinating place.

[kitty kat]

My daughter is in south Africa atm, so far she has done the world's highest bungee jump, stroked a cheetah and ridden an ostrich.
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[Clanger]

[Speedy3]

Madagascar
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[Tonka]

January is a good time to go to the Caribbean - you can explore, it's not all sunbathing. Or the other place I've been in January is Sri Lanka which is fabulous for exploring. You could link it in with Kerala (mainland Southern India) if you want to go for longer and think you'll be all over Sri Lanka too quickly.

I'll think some more...........
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[D O G]

Grand Canyon?

The Sierra Nevadas?

Yellowstone?

Yosemite?

I have US National Parks on my mind after reading about every one on Wiki a couple of days ago!

[Clanger]

Someone has suggested Barbados...anyone had any experience with this place....?
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[Tonka]

My experience of Barbados is somewhat tainted by the fact that I went there as part of a wedding party and stayed in an all inclusive for the first and last time! The island itself is pretty and the best way I found to explore it was on horseback which was very exciting being totally reckless galloping through the sugar fields and on the beach! There was some ok seafaring stuff to be done - diving and snorkelling average, sailing and fishing good.

If I had a choice of places to go in the Caribbean I think I would try St Lucia as the terrain is more rugged and despite the tragic death of that honeymoon couple, I understand it is one of the safer islands.

However, value for money, you are better heading East, as despite the wealthy Japanese the places where the Americans tend to holiday seem to be more expensive (rip-off).
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[Clanger]

And how about the Maldives..?
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[Tonka]

You can often combine the Maldives with a trip to Sri Lanka, as it's considered a short hop across!

Not done it, so no first hand experience, but supposed to be very lovely, albeit potentially a bit couply if you're on your own and possibly expensive, as it's marketed as such normally! Not sure whether there is a back-packing possie who would make it a little less so, but definitely worth enquiring!
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[AC]

how about Borneo, fascinating country and culture and lots of interesting things to do

[Clanger]

Actually Borneo, Malaysia and Indonesia are on my list for longer term travel. I intend on doing them all and southern Thailand for a big chunk as I did previously.

What I am looking for is something specific, spectacular and exciting and plenty to explore and do for about 3-4 weeks.

I think I may well just be like the Queen, postpone my actual birthday until later in the year and stick with the Peru plan...
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[nowhere.elysium]

[Clanger]

I'm looking to spend possibly 3-4 weeks wherever I go. Europe is fine and dandy, but it's likely I'll do Barcelona, Prague, etc. over a long weekend.

Cheers for the idea though...keep them rolling in.
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[Clanger]

Right peeps...I thought I'd let you know, this event has been brought forward...I am going back to India to explore the northern regions (New Delhi / Agra / Jaipur / Rajastan) and hopefully a little further afield.

I know to some of you, the idea of going to a place like this isn't your cuppa tea, but for me it's the best thing - and to be escaping over Christmas - even better.

I leave in a few hours...won't be online till sometime in January!!!


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[Itchy]

[temeluchus]

*******OOPSI MISSED THE INDIA BIT******* leaving this on for anyone else to take a peep as its interesting.


Heres one few would have done:

https://www.kamchatka.org.ru/

Kamchatka in the russian federation. lots of interesting flaura and fauna not to mention the volcanos.
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[Redoko]

Manchester.

Plenty of wildlife to see.
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[ZRX61]

Compton.

[temeluchus]

Come to Bristol and visit the suburb of Knowle West. Where a man was murdered by his own son over the matter of 43p.
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[unitybiker]

Go to Kefalonia, a greek island and hire a dodgy motorbike .

Its mostly dry with dramatic scenery and challenging roads full of rockfalls crazy paved tarmac and nutters from Athens doing a round the island speed trip.

If you come back alive then you'll drive twice as well.

[Clanger]