Published By: Darielle Britto

Dreamy Vacation Destinations To Explore

These dreamy destinations should be on your bucket list.

Our planet is a magnificent place. There are many places to explore each with its unique beauty all across the globe. Some places, in particular, should be on your travel bucket list for various reasons. However, picking a destination for your next holiday can be overwhelming. Here are some dreamy destinations to explore.

Explore the magic of Croatia

Croatia has many, many beautiful islands. If you love all things beach and turquoise waters, you'll enjoy all that Croatia has to offer. There are also centuries-old villages and cities like medieval Dubrovnik. While you are there, you can also check out the Gothic Rector’s Palace, which today is a history museum. It is also reportedly one of Europe’s oldest active pharmacies. If you walk atop the defensive stone walls, you can take in the view of the historic centre. On one side you will see the sea and on the other side lies an island. The islands of Hvar and Korcula, Plitvice National Park and hilltop towns are some popular places to explore when in Croatia.

Lofoten Islands, Norway is postcard-perfect

If you are looking to visit a scenic part of Norway, check out the Lofoten Islands. Even though it sits within the Arctic Circle, the Gulf Stream reportedly keeps it a little warmer. Postcard-perfect fishing villages fill the archipelago. The village of Reine on the island of Moskenesoya is breathtaking. The fishermen’s huts across the shoreline are red and white. The village is surrounded by peaks of granite, which makes Reine one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Check out the traditional villages in Japan

Japan is popularly known for its energetic cities like Tokyo. However, it has more than just amazing skyscrapers. You can also check out the ancient temples and traditional villages. Shirakawa-go and Gokayama can be found in the Shogawa River Valley. The traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses - some are more than 250 years old - was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Do a little research to check out some amazing hiking trails, waterfalls and mountain peaks.

Bali, Indonesia has magnificent UNESCO-listed temples

Bali has amazing UNESCO-listed temples, lush forests, mountains, waterfalls,  lakes, and gorgeous beaches. It also has amazing wildlife that you can check out on land and in the water. Menjangan Island is also an amazing place to visit and you can go snorkelling and diving nearby.