2017 – 2018 Travel Bucket List

With changes in popularity of destinations, safety and nonstop travel learning, my bucket list is always changing. My top 10 list today won’t be top 10 come 6 months.

In 2016 we traveled to Mexico, Italy, Croatia & are headed to Spain in exactly 2 weeks from today.

In Mexico, we climbed Mayan Ruins, and basked in the sun to escape a frigid Chicago Winter. We rode bikes, relaxed and were gifted with Montezuma’s Revenge L

In Italy, we visited Rome & Florence where we immersed ourselves in art & culture. We escaped to the countryside and visited Tuscan Wine Country in Siena & Montalcino. On the Amalfi Coast we spent most our time in Praiano in our secluded haven but took enough time to visit our favorite Pizza Place in the World, in Ravello, called Mimi Bar Pizza, all while taking in the views atop.

In Croatia, we experienced the Dalmatian Coast, pegged to be the new Amalfi, and enjoyed more seaside vacationing. We explored the ancient walls of Dubrovnik & Ston, and ate the freshest oysters humanly possible.

In 2 weeks we will visit Rioja & The Basque Country.

In fact, we took a step back and realized that since 2012, we have only been to Europe, and that it is time to make a change.

2017 Bucket List

To start, we always need somewhere to go for a short weekend in the Winter, and that’s always a trip we book on points 😉

End of February, we are heading to the Northside of the Dominican Republic. Renting a house and relaxing!

In the Summer time, we are hoping to go on a National Parks Road Trip with our dogs. We would love to go to Alberta or British Columbia- but it’s quite the hike for a road trip!

In the Winter- we are really hoping to go to Argentina, perhaps Chile too.

Do you have any tips for me!?!

Boating in the Balearic

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The Balearic Islands have everything Island travel has to offer. The party towns, fishing, luxury shopping, the finest hotels, hiking, fantastic food, and not to forget- plenty and plenty of beautiful beaches & water.

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Most visitors tend to bask in the sun at the most famous beaches. The most beautiful & secluded however, can only be reached by boat. Some can be reached by car if you drive for hours, and hike down as they are preserved national parks.

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There are plenty of group outings and catamarans but for a more customized experience, I recommend hiring a driver. You can tell them what you like and you can really decide how many and how often you want the boat to travel around.

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If you have time to plan, ask your hotel concierge the options. Last minute? – show up at the dock, there are always boats for hire ready to go.

Note: Many drivers are cash only, especially for gas.

 

Go:

Polleca – http://www.puertopollenca.com

Mallorca Charters – http://www.mallorcacharters.com

Palma – http://www.portdemallorca.com

Cruesa Mallorca Yacht Charters – http://www.cruesa.com