With the new year comes endless opportunities and our favourite has to be travel! If you’re wondering where to travel in 2023 we’re here to inspire you with our roundup of the best destinations to visit.
Read on to discover 14 top destinations that are front of our minds for this year’s vacation. From seeing the pyramids of Egypt to meeting wild elephants on safari in South Africa, we’re thinking big in 2023. That means big experiences, big icons and big memories. Let’s dive in!
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Explore Norwegian fjords
Always wanted to visit Norway? Make 2023 your year. You could be boarding the world’s most exciting train journey, travelling up through the scenic Flåm Valley, past the Kjosfossen Falls (where you’ll find the legendary forest spirit who dances and lures men into the mountains), before arriving at Sognefjord, the ‘King of the Fjords’. Not only will you be surrounded by the lush, spectacular nature with gushing waterfalls, green landscapes and striking mountains rising from the water, you’ll wake up at the Sognefjord Hotel, located on a peninsula stretching into the deep waters of the fjord.
Take this trip: Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords
Eat tapas in Seville
There’s something very special about southern Spain, and you’ll get to know the culture of Andalucia when you visit the fiery city of Seville. One of Spain’s top destinations, this grand and charismatic city reveals a long history. Visit the tomb of explorer Christopher Columbus, wander the 14th-century Moorish Alcazar, and feel the passion, rhythms and clapping beats of flamenco.
Indulge with: Highlights of Spain & Portugal or Spanish Experience (not included in Big Tour Sale)
See the pyramids in Egypt
Picture yourself wandering up to the imposing Great Pyramids of Giza and imagine what life was like in the kingdom of Ancient Egypt. Spend one unforgettable day gawking in awe at the Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, then marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mighty Sphinx.
Go there with: Wonders of Ancient Egypt
Feel the contrasts of Japan
From timeless traditions to ultra-modern cities, Japan is one of those must-visit destinations that seems to have it all. Explore old rituals, like spending a night sleeping in a traditional ryokan, and eat in modern restaurants staffed by robots to really see both sides of this curious country.
Take this trip: Splendours of Japan
Dance a jig through Ireland
Lap the Ring of Kerry, sink a pint in Dublin, and dance in a jig in Galway when you explore incredible Ireland in 2023. Between the friendly faces and iconic experiences – like Ashford Castle and the Cliffs of Moher – there’s no shortage of magic on the Emerald Isle. If Ireland has been one of your must-visit destinations for some time, take the chance to explore with wonder this year.
Go there with: Britain and Ireland Delight or Castles and Manors of Ireland (not included in Big Tour Sale)
A week in Italy
Italy is always at the top of our minds. There’s something eternal about the beauty, the food, the people, and the cities that draws us in again and again. If you only have time for a short vacation in 2023 (or want to add an extra quick trip to your holiday schedule) a week-long trot through the boot eating your weight in pasta and pizza should be on the cards. Whether it’s your first visit or seventh time, Italy is a destination we’ll never tire of.
Explore with: Jewels of Italy
Glory at the Grand Canyon
Just over the Nevada-Arizona border, the massive expanse of gorges, ridges and cliffs of the Grand Canyon will amaze you at every turn. Even simply enjoying the views from a variety of vantage points could take hours, but one of the best ways to admire the canyon is on a hiking tour to the bottom of the Canyon. An iconic American landmark, the Grand Canyon should be high on your list of things to see.
Take this trip: Best of the West
Where is on your 2023 travel list? Do you have any trips booked already?
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