sshrader123
06-19-2007, 11:20 PM
I've been to Iceland before and wanted to know of other places overseas that would be equally exciting and interesting.
chemirabal
06-20-2007, 10:20 PM
Flamenco Beach in Culebra Island, P. R. It's a Paradise.
Amsterdam is incredible. If that doesn't interest you how about wherever your family originally came from. That could be fun. Another thought though, with the state of terrorism in the world today the good old USA has some pretty fantastic vacation places. Stay home, stay safe, SEE THE USA
ubby05
06-21-2007, 01:00 PM
Ireland is fascinating and has something for everybody. It has tons of off the beaten path fun things to do, as well as ordinary tourist trap type things. The people are also great. And it is not quite as typical a vacation destination as other parts of Europe like Venice or Amsterdam.
i spent many months in and around Europe while serving in the USN - although all were just magnificent - i liked Majorca - Pal ma - Spain - the best - because it is a vacation spot for all Europeans - it's a fairly large island, just off the south east coast of Spain, in the Mediterranean Sea -- discos-clubs - fine restaurants - nice hotels- and tours, if you like.
daijuk
06-21-2007, 03:40 PM
My husband and I have travelled to many countries and our recommendations in order of preference are:1. Africa2. Southeast Asia3. South America4. India1. AfricaIn Zimbabwe and Zambia, visit Victoria Falls, do a canoe safari down the might Zambezi where you will see hippos and even elephants grazing on the islands in the river. Visit the local markets to experience the lifestyles of the local people.Botswana is probably one of the best safari locations for photographers with a possible exception being Tanzania during the great migration. In South Africa, skip Capetown and stay at a safari resort like Phinda: You can combine the excitement of a safari with a luxurious private lodge, a day of relaxation at the beach, go on canoe safaris to experience the amazing (and dangerous) hippos, scuba dive, witness sea turtle eggs hatching, and enjoy the amazing African sunsets.2. Southeast Asia.Of all of the places we have visited in SE Asia, our favorites are Cambodia and Laos. In Laos, stay for a minimum of 4-5 days in Luang Prabang. The city is very traditional and quaint while still being convenient for tourists. It won't retain its quaintness much longer. There are some beautiful waterfalls, fun natural activities as well as leisurely walks through various bamboo villages, river-cave temples, and an unbelievable wildlife market. Go before it gets too touristy! Cambodia was almost as good as Laos. In Cambodia, go to Siem Reap where there are some amazing temple ruins. One warning: Go in the winter. We were there to watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat on New Years, and the temperature was into the 100s ... we were told it gets much hotter in the summer!3. South America.In South America, our favorite place was Iguazu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina. These falls were the most impressive and amazing falls we've seen. More beautiful and impressive than Niagara Falls, Victoria Falls in Africa, Akaka Falls in Hawaii, etc. We've seen alot of water falls, and Iguazu takes the cake by a wide margin. They even have speedboats (on the Brazil side) that will take you right into one of the falls (that's right ... the water pours onto your heads and into the boat. It's a wonder the boats don't sink under this massive torrent!)By the way, if you have a chance to visit Rio de Janeiro, definitely go hang-gliding. It's probably the best city in the world for this activity as the views are amazing!4. India.In India, focus on the state of Rajhastan. It includes the Taj Mahal which is far more beautiful and awesome in person than in pictures. Also, the watery city of Udaipur is often compared to Venice. A safari in the desert, elephant rides in the city of Jaipur, and the markets of Delhi are all worth a trip to this amazing country.One day, we plan to visit every country in the world, but so far, of the 36 we've visited, the locations above stand out as the most memorable and amazing.Hope this helps!