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Bucket List Breaks To Plan Now

We may not be able to travel right now but we can write our bucket lists, starting with these once-in-a-lifetime destinations - by Amy Mills
  • 04 May 2020
Best Bucket List Experiences

THE LAST WILDERNESS

Hike in the Torres del Paine National Park

Hailed as one of the world’s last wildernesses, the ruggedly beautiful Patagonia region is known for its hiking and spectacular scenery.

Stretching from Chile to Argentina in the southernmost regions of South America, Chilean Patagonia is renowned for its azure fjords, forests, wildlife and jagged mountains.

There are many hiking trails within the majestic Torres del Paine National Park, as well as El Chalten and Los Glaciares, home to the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier.

Torres del Paine is known as one of the world’s most magnificent national parks, and you can stay in its heart at Hotel Las Torres Patagonia, a lodge-turned high-end hotel located at the starting point for many of the hikes on the W trek.

There’s a spa for soothing aching muscles after a hike and all-inclusive options available.

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Torres Del Paine National Park

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SAVE THE REEF

Visit Queensland's Great Barrier Reef

As our boat arrived at Hardy Reef, on the Great Barrier Reef off Airlie Beach in Queensland’s Whitsundays, last year, my eyes filled with tears.

Experiencing the UNESCO world heritage-listed natural wonder up close – both underwater and from the Cruise Whitsundays boat - was a powerful reminder of why we need to fight so hard to protect and preserve the largest living organism on Earth.

Whilst climate change, crown-of-thorns starfish, pollution and human interference have had an impact on the reef's ecosystem, contrary to popular opinion, visiting the reef actually helps in its conservation.

Each visitor pays an Environmental Management charge or ‘reef tax,’ which goes back into day-to-day management of the marine park.

Plus, a visit to the reef is an opportunity to learn directly from passionate locals and educated guides, and then raise public awareness about the health of the Great Barrier Reef and the small lifestyle changes we can make to protect it.

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NATURE LOVER'S OASIS

Immerse yourself in nature in Costa Rica

Hailed as the world’s top eco-tourism destination, this Central American nation is a veritable paradise for nature lovers.

Known for its unspoilt beaches, verdant rainforests, misty cloud forests and biodiversity, travellers can spend days trekking through the jungle and spotting macaws, monkeys and sloths, relaxing in the mineral-laden waters of the hot springs or catching waves at hot surf spots Playas Tamarindo or Ostional.

Don’t miss a visit to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, which allows visitors to walk around with their heads in the clouds at the top of a forest canopy surrounded by a abundance of flora and fauna species. 

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The natural beauty of Costa Rica

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SCENIC SOUTH WEST

Explore Western Australia’s South West

The first time I visited Western Australia’s South West, I couldn’t believe I’d left it so long to explore this truly spectacular part of my own country.

With its world-class wineries, surf beaches and gourmet food, Margaret River has certainly put WA on the world map but, to be honest, it was the lesser-known beachside towns of Yallingup and Dunsborough that won my heart.

Surrounded by the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, the laidback surf town Yallingup – three hours south of Perth – and the neighbouring Dunsborough are both home to several well-known spa retreats, hiking trails, thriving arts scenes, wineries and breweries, snorkelling and fishing.

With granite and limestone boulders jutting out into the Indian Ocean, protected opal-coloured bays, white sand beaches and lush surrounds, there is a host of natural wonders to explore.

Don’t miss a dip at the Injidup Natural Spa, a once-hidden gem, which is not so secret anymore thanks to Instagram, but still well worth a visit.

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Western Australia's scenic South West

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MAGICAL LIGHTSHOW

Marvel at the Northern Lights in Norway

There are many places to take in the spectacular light show that is the aurora borealis, but consider a trip to Norway’s Lofoten Archipelago when travel bans are lifted.

With its quaint, painted fisherman’s houses, deep fjords and beaches with water that could easily rival the Caribbean, this is an idyllic winter holiday destination and one of the best places to see the otherworldly northern lights from October through to March.

The postcard-perfect Lofoten Islands, north of the Arctic circle within the waters of the Norwegian Sea, are just beneath the auroral oval, a belt of light that encircles the geomagnetic poles, so they provide some of the best chances of seeing this phenomenon.

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Marvel the Northern Lights in Norway

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Amy Mills
An experienced journalist and travel writer, WHO's Travel Editor has a particular interest in wellness and immersive travel and enjoys sharing must-visit secret spots from her adventures around the world with her two little boys in tow.

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