12 Destinations You've Got to See in 2019
- Winter Smith
- Mar 6, 2019
- 4 min read
Let's face it - you didn't get to that vacation you were yearning for all of last year. What stopped you? Was it work? The kids? The mortgage? Most likely being one of those reasons, let's just say that the reason you didn't get to leave the country last year was because you had no idea where you wanted to go. Sure you've been to a few places in your lifetime, but which one of those destinations really stood out to you? Was it Bali? Thailand? The Bahamas?
Here are a few destinations that should be considered for your next trip. Hopefully you have your passport ready - we've got 12 destinations ahead - one for every month this year.
12. Negril, Jamaica
There’s no shortage of great things to do in Negril. Located on the far western tip of Jamaica, Negril has stretches of long white sand beaches and also rocky cliffs, both surrounded by clear calm waters. The laid-back beach town of Negril is known for its Seven Mile Beach, Rick's Cafe, and Margaritaville, all attracting many tourists per day.
11. Yokohama, Japan
Yokohama is Japan's second largest city with a population of over three million. Located less than half an hour south of Tokyo by train, the city remains popular among tourists and has one of the world's largest Chinatowns in the Yamate district.
10. Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a nation consisting primarily of two Caribbean islands just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. The country is the most industrialized and one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean. Though tourism is less common here as opposed to its Caribbean neighbors, Trinidad and Tobago is known for Carnival, where thousands of masqueraders flood the streets throughout the islands in bold, colorful costumes, dancing through the parade routes to the exhilarating sounds of Soca, steel-pan and Calypso music.
LINK: Trinidad Carnival 2019
9. Santa Bárbara, Costa Rica
This city is the perfect place to go if you're looking to stay away from the crowded tourist destinations of Costa Rica. Also located here is Territorio de Zaguates, in English, is Land of the Strays. An estimated 900 dogs are held at a sanctuary here in the hills. Tourists are welcomed to play and company the dogs, which are all available for adoption, by the way!
8. Roatán, Honduras
Roatán is an island in the Caribbean off the northern coast of Honduras. White sand beaches, tropical scenery and a vibrant coral reef are draws to this tranquil locale. Snorkeling, zip-lining and animal adventure parks are quite common among tourists.
7. Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns. According to online sources, there's bungee jumping off Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge and jet-boating on the Shotover and Dart rivers. In winter, there's skiing on the slopes of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak.
6. Uttar Pradesh, India
Uttar Pradesh, the most populous and fourth largest state of India. It lies in the north-central part of the country. In the month of March, Uttar Pradesh celebrates Holi, a festival in which people spend the day smearing colored powder all over each other's faces, throwing colored water at each other, having parties, and dancing under water sprinklers.
5. Aspen, Colorado
Located within Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Aspen is a ski resort town and year-round destination for outdoor recreation. It's also known for high-end restaurants and boutiques, and landmarks like the Wheeler Opera House, built in 1889 during the area’s silver mining boom. The Wheeler-Stallard House is a local history museum set in a 19th-century, Queen Anne–style home, while the Aspen Art Museum displays contemporary artworks.
4. Malé, Maldives
The Maldives is a tropical nation in the Indian Ocean composed of 26 ring-shaped atolls, which are made up of more than 1,000 coral islands. It’s known for its beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs. The capital, Malé, has a busy fish market, restaurants and shops on the main road, Majeedhee Magu, and 17th-century Hukuru Miskiy (also known as Friday Mosque) made of carved white coral.
LINK: Introducing the Maldives
3. Hallstatt, Austria
Hallstatt is a village on Lake Hallstatt's western shore in Austria's mountainous Salzkammergut region. Its 16th-century Alpine houses and alleyways are home to cafes and shops. Hallstatt, Austria’s oldest and possibly most photographed village has a population of only 779.
2. Whistler, Canada
Whistler is a town north of Vancouver, British Columbia, that's home to Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America. Over two million people visit Whistler annually, primarily for alpine skiing and snowboarding and, in summer, mountain biking at Whistler Blackcomb.
1. Ennetbürgen, Switzerland
Lastly, Ennetbürgen is a quiet municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. With not much to its popularity, Ennetbürgen is home to Hotell Villa Honegg. Built in 1905 and overlooking Lake Lucerne, this ritzy hotel on the slopes of Bürgenstock mountain features balconies with lake or mountain views and suites with fireplaces. Breakfast, parking and loaner bikes are complimentary. There's a posh restaurant, and a lounge with a fireplace. Other amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and a gym, and various hiking trails.
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