By Terry Dale, President and CEO, 性视界
Today鈥檚 travelers want more than to just see a destination and check the major attractions off their bucket list. They want an intimate look at authentic experiences off the beaten path.
From a river cruise around 鈥淭he Golden Land鈥� of Myanmar, to wading in the geothermal waters of Iceland鈥檚 Blue Lagoon, members of the 性视界 (性视界) reported Cuba, Iceland, Croatia,聽Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Myanmar, Iran, Africa (South Africa and Morocco), Cambodia and India as the top emerging destinations for 2017 in a survey released by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) in December. Here are a few sample itineraries to peak your wanderlust for these fascinating countries:
Cuba 鈥� 鈥� 鈥淐lassic Cuba鈥� itinerary is an exploration of this year鈥檚 top emerging destination. Island visitors will visit Ernest Hemingway鈥檚 home where he lived and wrote for almost 20 years, browse Cuba鈥檚 vibrant local markets and learn about Old Havana鈥檚 architectural history, Afro-Cuban art, and music. Guests can enjoy this seven-night trip from $5,595 throughout 2017.
Sri Lanka 鈥� Guests on 鈥淲onders of Sri Lanka鈥� journey will visit some of the country鈥檚 most enchanting sites like the Temple of Tooth and Udawalwe National Park, as well as a train trip to Sri Lanka鈥檚 tea country to learn the art of tea tasting. This trip also provides travelers with insider moments like dance lessons in the village of Habarana and lunch at a family home in the village of Katugastota. Beginning in April 2017, this 11-day trip is available throughout 2017 with prices from $2,385 per person.
Iceland 鈥� Travelers on 鈥淚celand鈥� trip will discover Iceland鈥檚 Nordic landscape and explore the vibrant capital city of Reykjavik. The four-day itinerary includes a stop at Iceland鈥檚 famed Blue Lagoon and a search for the Northern Lights. Available throughout 2017 with prices from $875 per person.
Myanmar 鈥撀� 鈥淕olden Myanmar & The Alluring Irrawaddy鈥� itinerary is offered northbound or southbound along the Irrawaddy River and includes walking tours through local villages. Among other activities, guests will visit a monastery where they can offer alms to the monks and witness their lunch ritual. This captivating 14-day river cruise is available throughout 2017 and into 2018 from $3,659 per person.
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Note: Information was correct at time of writing. All tours/packages subject to availability. Prices may vary from time of writing, based on currency fluctuations.
A version of this post originally ran in the February 2017 issue of Vacation Agent Magazine.
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