Studies suggest that planning a trip can provide as much happiness as the trip itself, so make the most of that holiday high by booking in advance to save money, reduce risk and have more time to plan. cntraveller.com/gallery/trips-…
From the mountains of Rwanda to the icy plains of Siberia, here are 10 trips to book a year in advance. ⬇️
1. UTAH, USA 🧗♂️ Best for: indulging your inner child 🧗♂️ Ice castles, rock climbing, dinosaur bones: these are just some of the thrilling activities available in this red rocky state. trib.al/fZNUrxR
2. URUGUAY ☀️ Best for: using up leftover annual leave ☀️ A popular winter break for sun-starved Europeans, where exciting new openings still feel like well-kept secrets and foodies can tick off icons from their bucket lists. trib.al/fZNUrxR
3. SIBERIA, RUSSIA 🧊 Best for: intrepid adventurers 🧊 With serious snowfall and off-piste runs, this is the ultimate challenge for thrill-seeking skiers. Or, hop on board the Trans-Siberian railway for a comfier way to admire the landscapes. trib.al/fZNUrxR
4. SOUTH KOREA 🍴Best for: recipe collectors 🍴From the food-famous capital of Seoul to kitchens in the southern regions, this country’s cuisine is much more than bulgogi barbecue, bibimbap rice and Insta-friendly designer dishes. trib.al/fZNUrxR
5. VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA 🐻 Best for: off-grid wilderness 🐻 This is the ultimate place to connect with nature, from quiet lagoons and snow-topped mountains to sandy beaches and surf spots home to orcas, bears and otters. trib.al/fZNUrxR
6. COSTA RICA 💚 Best for: a far-flung family holiday 💚 This eco-friendly country is relatively small, so it’s possible to take in the rainforest canopy, sandy beaches and mist-topped mountains all in one trip. trib.al/fZNUrxR
7. HOKKAIDO, JAPAN ⛷Best for: skiing ⛷ There are lots of exciting new openings to discover at this beloved skiing destination, with guaranteed snow and plenty of natural hot springs to bathe in. trib.al/fZNUrxR
8. HAWAII, USA 💘 Best for: a romantic getaway 💘 Hawaii is an inclusive archipelago where you can’t help but fall for the white sands, beautiful sunsets and thriving reefs – plus there is a series of sexy reopenings to book. trib.al/fZNUrxR
9. JORDAN ✨Best for: an otherworldly winter break ✨ Come here for the sun, souks and sunshine and stay for the beautiful Islamic architecture, desert landscapes and scuba-diving opportunities. trib.al/fZNUrxR
10. RWANDA 🦁 Best for: seasoned safari-goers 🦁 For decades, safari centred around Big Five game, but Rwanda has something that Kenya, Zambia and Botswana do not: silverback mountain gorillas. What better time to book than now? trib.al/fZNUrxR
What other once-in-a-lifetime trips are you hoping to book? trib.al/fZNUrxR
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