Igauacau Falls, one of the Bucket List Destinations for 2017

Do you have bucket list destinations? Many of us think of the new year as an opportunity to set goals. However, it is also the perfect time to plan for vacations, when we recharge our batteries. If there is any special place that you have fantasized about visiting, 2017 may be the ideal time to do so. What places are on your list?

South America

How about Brazil and Argentina? These countries offer everything from beautiful beaches to cosmopolitan cities.

How about a cruise from Rio to Buenos Aires? In Rio, you would experience the breathtaking natural beauty and bodies. If you can travel to Rio during Carnival, you will witness a celebration like one you have never seen before! The costumes and creativity of the Sambadrome competition amaze even the most jaded theater goers. It is a once in a lifetime experience. Cruising down the coast from Rio you would stop in some quaint ports in Brazil, including surprisingly charming Parati. After that you would dock in the jet set beach town of Punta Del Este, Uruguay.

You would end your trip in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the “Paris of South America”. There you experience the world of Eva Peron. You see the Casa Rosada and its balcony from where she spoke and Recoleta Cemetery, where she is buried. You can see the art of the Tango and sample some of the best red wine and steak in the World. If you can extend your stay in Argentina or Brazil, you can travel to the breathtaking Iguazu Falls.

Atlantis still has a few cabins available on its’ Carnival February cruise next month. This gay cruise is aboard a wonderfully elegant and intimate ship, the Oceania Regatta. For details click HERE.

Scandinavia

How about Scandinavia? The summer is a great time to visit the Baltic. During these months, you can witness the Northern Lights when the sun almost doesn’t go down. The cities and countries of Scandinavia offer something for everyone. How about Iceland? It is appearing on more and more peoples bucket lists. The beautiful unspoiled landscape, friendly people, and fun capital city Reykjavik have a lot to do with its’ popularity. Source Events has an exciting Iceland cruise itinerary for the men (and women) this summer described HERE. Olivia has an equally interesting itinerary for women only, HERE. Stockholm Sweden is also a worthy bucket list destination. This capital city is as pretty as its’ people. Here, you can explore the world of Abba with their new Abba Museum. (Abba’s Benny Andersson even owns a great hotel in Stockholm).

reykjavik iceland on list of bucket list destinations

Machu Picchu, Peru

Looking for a spiritual experience? How about Machu Picchu, Peru? This breathtaking archaeological site is one of the most popular bucket list destinations. Many travelers find this ancient Incan burial ground that combines man and nature, life-changing. The gateway city of Cusco, the beginning of the Incan trail leading to Machu Picchu is both charming and reasonably priced. If you are looking for LGBT trips to this destination, Brand g has two trips to Machu Picchu in 2017 that wonderfully combine a visit to Machu Picchu with an Amazon cruise (details for their April package HERE and their May package HERE).

machu Picchu bucket list destinations

An African Safari

Have you dreamed about going on an African Safari and sampling great South African wines? Cape Town is the gateway to both. Cape Town is gay friendly, cosmopolitan, and one of the most astonishingly beautiful places in the world. You can sip the wines from their first-rate local vineyards. Then, you can have a top-notch safari including seeing Lions in their own habitat. Our friends at Brand g have a special luxury LGBT African safari and tour that includes the majestic Victoria Falls. Check it out HERE. “Can you feel the love tonight?”

Cape Town South Africa a bucket list destination

A Beach in an Exotic Location

Is a gorgeous beach with clear blue waters in someplace exotic more your style? We know some of the most alluring beaches in the World. Some of these beach destinations are not known to most travelers. One example is Borocay Island, Philippines, a wonderfully inviting gay-friendly destination.

Borocay Island a gay friendly destination

Whatever, your bucket list destinations, please give us a call. We can set up the trip to your dream destination that best suits you.

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About the Author

Jonathan Geen is the President of Purple Light Vacations. He received his travel agent certification from Career Quest and has also been awarded the designation of Elite Cruise Counselor, (the highest certification), by the Cruise Line International Association. He is a member of the Travel Leaders consortium and the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). He graduated from ASTA's advanced travel advisor certification program and is an ASTA Verified Travel Advisor. He is proud that his company offers added value at no cost to all travelers. Travel in the Know Wherever You Go!