Travel After Coronavirus: The Dream Trips You Couldn't Go on but Can Now
You waited long enough: make up for lost time and finally nab your dream holiday on these small-group adventures.
The last couple of years have come and gone, and so too have millions of dream vacations. Now that borders are reopening and travel is much safer, it’s time for you to dust off that passport and stamp your way to satisfaction. A city break, a hiking trip, a foodie walk – while not all that, and more, in a single jaunt? From the Capes of South Africa to Iceland’s glaciers and everywhere in between, these dream Culture Trips avenge the adventures that Covid cancelled.
Get up close and personal with the endemic wildlife of the Galápagos Islands
The diverse fauna of the Galápagos Islands didn’t blink an eye at the sudden lack of visitors, but be assured that the giant tortoises and sea lions are ready to welcome you back. Five days is plenty of time to shoot the breeze with frigatebirds as you explore uninhabited islands. Catch up with marine iguanas while snorkelling off Mann Beach, or simply wave to the whitetip sharks from the shores of San Cristóbal.
Mix modernity with tradition as you travel across Japan by train
There is nowhere quite like Japan for a heady mix of the traditional and cutting edge. This 12-day excursion takes you from bright neon-lit cities to sacred temples, ancient bamboo forests and fascinating museums. Try out martial arts, taiko drumming and sake as you travel from Osaka to Tokyo by way of Hiroshima, Kyoto and the Japanese Alps, all thanks to the country’s incredible rail network. The trip ends on a high note with a night of karaoke, of course.
This is an updated rewrite of an article originally by Grace Beard. Lorna Turnbull contributed to this article.
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