Your time on this earth is very short and paid leave is even shorter ! We have looked at some of the best available holiday deals 2011 and compiled a list of our 10 favourite sights to see before you die, so what are you waiting for ?
Always a great subject for debate as we all want something different in life, here are our top 10 suggestions.
See a Space Shuttle Launch in Florida – With the space program being shelved this is an “I was there” moment that should be near the top because it is an awesome sight and a very limited opportunity before it becomes history.
Great Wall of China
See the Northern Lights in Norway – A great adventure awaits you in Norway and there is very little to compare in nature that is more spectacular to behold in the skies than the Northern Lights
The Great Wall of China – One of the great myths of our time about seeing the wall from space, well if you can’t get on the space shuttle to check out the theory why not trek the Great Wall and see it for yourself.
See the Grand Canyon – An amazing spectacle and the scale of the region can only be witnessed to be believed. Even better, you can combine your trip with a visit to Sin City aka Las Vegas and maybe even win back the cost of you holiday in the casino, or maybe not !
Rio Carnival – Brazil
You probably won’t see more sights of outstanding natural beauty in one place anywhere else in the world than in Rio di Janeiro ! This is Notting Hill with sun and a lot more atmosphere and the sight of the carnival in full flow and the chance to join in makes this a must do adventure.
Everest Mountain – Nepal
How cool would it be to say that you have been to and seen the fabled mountain region. Okay we are not suggesting you scale the summit but the south base camp is certainly achievable and the views of the mountains and the Khumbu Icefall will make you forget any aching limbs.
See a live Volcano – Costa Rica
Okay this once in a lifetime experience is not for the faint hearted but this active volcano spews molten lava and makes the earth tremble with alarming regularity ! Take a guided tour through Arenal National Park and enjoy the spectacle.
See Orang-Utans in the wild – Borneo
Almost everyone loves these magnificent beasts and to see them in their natural habitat is a magnificent sight. There are now some cracking holiday deals to Borneo which plays host to an amazing array of wildlife.
Stay in an Ice Hotel – Sweden
Excuse the pun, but this a very cool thing to see and do. Each winter, sculptors create a new hotel using ice from the Torne River in Sweden and to take in the view of this unique ice palace and even stay a night, is a must for the list.
See the sunset over Uluru – Australia
Otherwise known as Ayers Rock this iconic landmark just has to be seen in person as the sun sets over the Australian outback – Enjoy these sights while you can !
Extra Idea: You might also love the idea of a whale sighting holiday for a truly unique experience.
