5 Top International Travel Destinations for 2019
Looking for relaxation? Adventure? Delicious cuisine? If you’re looking to have an unforgettable experience abroad, you may want to consider checking out one of these five locations. The experts at Travel Leaders Network, America’s largest retail travel agency brand, say that these exciting spots will be the top destinations for overseas vacations this year:
Maldives
Imagine being surrounded in sparkling turquoise waters, lounging beneath a thatched-roof palapa on a secluded beach, or being miles from the crowds so that the only sounds you hear are the waves lapping gently at the shore. When vacationing in the Maldives, one can also experience a luxurious oceanfront villa at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa.
Islands in the Sun Resort offers a six-day option that includes a welcome champagne reception, a variety of fine dining experiences, nightly cocktail reception, and excursions that include whale shark tours, guided snorkel tours, night fishing, sunset cruises, and local island discovery. An exclusive offer when booking through a Travel Leaders advisor provides a $100 spa credit.
India
India is a country filled with spiritual tradition. Visitors can receive blessings from a priest in Kalna, walk along the Ganges (the holy river of Hinduism), or experience a tour of the Hare Krishna headquarters. Even a rickshaw ride through the lively Chandni Chowk bazaar is amazing when experiencing the multitude of colorful sights, enticing smells, and beautiful sounds along the way. A 13-day Avalon Waterways river cruise is a great opportunity to visit this part of the world.
Morocco
Morocco, listed as an "Up and Coming" destination in a 2018 Travel Leaders Group survey, is quickly becoming a vacation haven for celebrities, adding to the romantic allure that was already popularized by the 1942 film Casablanca. With 300 sunny days a year and miles of coastline, Morocco is a perfect couple's getaway any time of the year. A camel ride in the desert with a dinner picnic offers an opportunity to relax on the sands and watch the twinkling stars above.
The cities of Marrakesh or Tangier (a gorgeous port city on the Strait of Gibraltar), have long been romanticized in poetry, art, and song. Visitors will enjoy the lush palaces and museums filled with artifacts, as well as the bazaars selling trinkets and jewelry. An 11-day cruise on Silversea departing from Barcelona to Casablanca on May 30, 2019, offers the perfect means for experiencing this fascinating region.
Singapore
Singapore is even more intriguing to travelers after the release of the romantic comedy film Crazy Rich Asians. It’s an ultra-modern city with chic rooftop bars, laser light shows, and the world-famous Sky Park, which is a cantilevered platform supporting the world's longest rooftop infinity pool. It's the perfect stop, set against the backdrop of Singapore's sparkling skyline.
A 14-night voyage aboard Celebrity Cruises that includes a visit to Singapore and five other ports of call throughout Thailand, Vietnam and China is a great option for visiting Singapore and other Southeast Asian destinations. The journey includes dinners at four of the destinations, as well as all onboard meals.
Greenland
Greenland is a fascinating country where the evening entertainment may include watching the Aurora Borealis dance above an icy ocean horizon. Taking a cruise that visits Greenland also includes cruising through the Arctic Circle and the chance to photograph numerous wildlife, including polar bears, walruses, reindeer, and more. A 24-day route of the Vikings II aboard Seaborn Quest departs from Reykjavik, Iceland, on August 6, 2019. Ocean-view suite accommodations provide a perfect vantage point from which to view stunning, fjord-like inlets and narrow passages to glowing blue icebergs and colorful fishing villages.
Travelers seeking additional ideas can browse the Travel Leaders 2019 Bucket List brochure or go to TravelLeaders.com to find a Travel Leaders Network travel advisor who can guide them to destinations near and far.