{"id":13105,"date":"2025-03-18T16:55:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T16:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/?p=13105"},"modified":"2025-03-27T09:09:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T09:09:46","slug":"unique-vacations-for-your-travel-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/unique-vacations-for-your-travel-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Unique Vacations For Your 2025 Travel Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great thing about bucket lists is that every single one is different. Your particular bucket list may be about unique places to stay or unique places to eat, it may centre around traditional local cultures or culinary experiences, you may be in the market for outdoor activities, or you may just want to add some breathtaking views to the memory bank. Wherever your travel interests lie, we know that as a Luxury Gold guest, you will want to do it in style. Here are 10 unique vacations of the moment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Chase the Northern Lights<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists think the furthest south the aurora borealis has been spotted is in Honolulu, and over recent years parts of Europe have had surprise sightings. But if you want to be fully immersed in the holographic splendor of the sun and earth\u2019s clashing magnetic fields, you will have to commit more time and patience to the experience. To \u201cchase\u201d the northern lights, your best bet is to head to northern Norway, somewhere like Troms\u00f6, where your probability of seeing the sky lit up with blues, greens and purples is 70-90% in cloudless conditions between August and April.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13111 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Aurora-borealis-Lofoten-islands-Norway-Aurora-Green-northern-lights-Starry-sky-with-polar-lights-Night-winter-landscape-with-aurora-sea-with-sky-ref-1166906300-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"Northern lights dance above a town in Norway.\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Aurora-borealis-Lofoten-islands-Norway-Aurora-Green-northern-lights-Starry-sky-with-polar-lights-Night-winter-landscape-with-aurora-sea-with-sky-ref-1166906300-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Aurora-borealis-Lofoten-islands-Norway-Aurora-Green-northern-lights-Starry-sky-with-polar-lights-Night-winter-landscape-with-aurora-sea-with-sky-ref-1166906300-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Aurora-borealis-Lofoten-islands-Norway-Aurora-Green-northern-lights-Starry-sky-with-polar-lights-Night-winter-landscape-with-aurora-sea-with-sky-ref-1166906300-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Aurora-borealis-Lofoten-islands-Norway-Aurora-Green-northern-lights-Starry-sky-with-polar-lights-Night-winter-landscape-with-aurora-sea-with-sky-ref-1166906300-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Aurora-borealis-Lofoten-islands-Norway-Aurora-Green-northern-lights-Starry-sky-with-polar-lights-Night-winter-landscape-with-aurora-sea-with-sky-ref-1166906300-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Aurora-borealis-Lofoten-islands-Norway-Aurora-Green-northern-lights-Starry-sky-with-polar-lights-Night-winter-landscape-with-aurora-sea-with-sky-ref-1166906300-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Aurora-borealis-Lofoten-islands-Norway-Aurora-Green-northern-lights-Starry-sky-with-polar-lights-Night-winter-landscape-with-aurora-sea-with-sky-ref-1166906300-1320x886.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Aurora-borealis-Lofoten-islands-Norway-Aurora-Green-northern-lights-Starry-sky-with-polar-lights-Night-winter-landscape-with-aurora-sea-with-sky-ref-1166906300.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><em>You may also enjoy reading:<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/unusual-architecture-europe\/\">Unusual Architecture: Design Marvels Across Europe<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Receive a Shaman\u2019s Welcome in the Sacred Valley<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luxurygold.com%2Fen-us%2Ftours%2Ftreasures-of-the-incas&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLeanne.Williams%40ttc.com%7C4bb389360ea9408b3d3608dd6548ff7e%7Cc8e16ff7b48e48dc8e8856ca27c5c21c%7C0%7C0%7C638778086413085712%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iuH5qEd9CpYAuRbfwVCZeMzlolU06SwUqrDPfGnww5k%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Treasures of the Incas<\/a>\u00a0journey is one of our most unique vacations; once you\u2019ve met a local artist in Lima, it\u2019s time to venture into the Sacred Valley in the Andes of Peru, north of the Inca capital of Cusco. Here, a local shaman will perform a welcoming ceremony, designed to connect you to this magical, mystical place of natural beauty, before you head on to the travel bucket list classic, Machu Picchu. Dating back to pre-historic times, the welcome ceremony is a way to celebrate and show gratitude to Pachamama, the only goddess revered by the Indigenous people of the Andes. The journey continues on to Buenos Aires and to Rio de Janeiro for cocktails on Copacabana Beach.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Shaman-Sacred-Valley-Peru-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Shaman-Sacred-Valley-Peru-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Shaman-Sacred-Valley-Peru-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Shaman-Sacred-Valley-Peru-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Shaman-Sacred-Valley-Peru-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Shaman-Sacred-Valley-Peru-3-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Shaman-Sacred-Valley-Peru-3-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Shaman-Sacred-Valley-Peru-3-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Shaman-Sacred-Valley-Peru-3-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Shaman-Sacred-Valley-Peru-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Sleep Under the Stars in California<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t overlook what\u2019s on your doorstep in favor of getting off the beaten path to find the world\u2019s \u201chidden gems\u201d. California\u2019s National Parks are home to some of the most iconic views and landscapes on the planet. Yosemite is popular because it\u2019s special \u2013\u00a0it has glacier-sculpted geology, fairytale sequoias, jewel-like lakes and so much more. Everyone who enters falls in love, particularly if they stay at one of 13 campgrounds, with access to a campfire.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Yosemite-Falls-reflected-perfectly-in-outlet-of-Merced-River-by-Swinging-Bridge-Yosemite-National-Park-California-589281060-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Yosemite-Falls-reflected-perfectly-in-outlet-of-Merced-River-by-Swinging-Bridge-Yosemite-National-Park-California-589281060-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Yosemite-Falls-reflected-perfectly-in-outlet-of-Merced-River-by-Swinging-Bridge-Yosemite-National-Park-California-589281060-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Yosemite-Falls-reflected-perfectly-in-outlet-of-Merced-River-by-Swinging-Bridge-Yosemite-National-Park-California-589281060-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Yosemite-Falls-reflected-perfectly-in-outlet-of-Merced-River-by-Swinging-Bridge-Yosemite-National-Park-California-589281060-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Yosemite-Falls-reflected-perfectly-in-outlet-of-Merced-River-by-Swinging-Bridge-Yosemite-National-Park-California-589281060-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Yosemite-Falls-reflected-perfectly-in-outlet-of-Merced-River-by-Swinging-Bridge-Yosemite-National-Park-California-589281060-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Yosemite-Falls-reflected-perfectly-in-outlet-of-Merced-River-by-Swinging-Bridge-Yosemite-National-Park-California-589281060-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Yosemite-Falls-reflected-perfectly-in-outlet-of-Merced-River-by-Swinging-Bridge-Yosemite-National-Park-California-589281060-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Yosemite-Falls-reflected-perfectly-in-outlet-of-Merced-River-by-Swinging-Bridge-Yosemite-National-Park-California-589281060.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Enjoy a Soothing, Open-air Onsen in Japan<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot springs and the bathing facilities around them are called \u201consen\u201d in Japan, where they constitute an important part of daily life and are deeply rooted in the culture. Benefits of bathing in hot springs include relaxation, improved sleep, improved circulation, less joint pain, better skin and a clearer mind. Onsen etiquette usually requires full nudity and no tattoos. Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luxurygold.com%2Fen-us%2Ftours%2Fmajestic-japan&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLeanne.Williams%40ttc.com%7C4bb389360ea9408b3d3608dd6548ff7e%7Cc8e16ff7b48e48dc8e8856ca27c5c21c%7C0%7C0%7C638778086413106710%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r2pl68Hv4Rc6LctRcoYUrHzCXamOc043e7e65ZM8K1Q%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Majestic Japan\u00a0<\/a>journey features the Oirase Keiryu Hotel, one of our most unique places to stay, thanks to its onsen deep within the forest.<\/p>\n<p><em>Bookmark for later: <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/unique-travel-destinations\/\">These Are The Most Unique Romantic Getaways The World Has To Offer<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Western-tourist-enjoying-natural-hot-spring-onsen-during-Winter-snow-624685300-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Western-tourist-enjoying-natural-hot-spring-onsen-during-Winter-snow-624685300-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Western-tourist-enjoying-natural-hot-spring-onsen-during-Winter-snow-624685300-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Western-tourist-enjoying-natural-hot-spring-onsen-during-Winter-snow-624685300-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Western-tourist-enjoying-natural-hot-spring-onsen-during-Winter-snow-624685300-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Western-tourist-enjoying-natural-hot-spring-onsen-during-Winter-snow-624685300-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Western-tourist-enjoying-natural-hot-spring-onsen-during-Winter-snow-624685300-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Western-tourist-enjoying-natural-hot-spring-onsen-during-Winter-snow-624685300-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Western-tourist-enjoying-natural-hot-spring-onsen-during-Winter-snow-624685300-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Western-tourist-enjoying-natural-hot-spring-onsen-during-Winter-snow-624685300.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Get a Taste for the Wine Life in South Africa<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Africa is home to some of the most breathtaking views in the world. It\u2019s a wildly diverse place to travel, with culinary experiences, wildlife spotting and outdoor activities all on the agenda. Those looking for unique family vacations choose the safari, but if following the vines has always appealed to you, this is the place to do that, too. On our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luxurygold.com%2Fen-sg%2Ftours%2Fspectacular-south-africa&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLeanne.Williams%40ttc.com%7C4bb389360ea9408b3d3608dd6548ff7e%7Cc8e16ff7b48e48dc8e8856ca27c5c21c%7C0%7C0%7C638778086413121592%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bNScfmht3XYXe7AI9rEU21Kb12F0NTtMbzhscFzszBs%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Spectacular South Africa<\/a>\u00a0journey, we head to the historic Cape Winelands, where we travel by chauffeured vintage car to indulge in a wine tasting at Vergelegen Estate and a farm-to-table lunch at Boschendal Wine Estate. Sip a delicious Pinotage surrounded by astounding natural beauty \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s one for the books.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Panoramic-view-of-a-winery-in-South-Africa-124613472-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Panoramic-view-of-a-winery-in-South-Africa-124613472-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Panoramic-view-of-a-winery-in-South-Africa-124613472-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Panoramic-view-of-a-winery-in-South-Africa-124613472-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Panoramic-view-of-a-winery-in-South-Africa-124613472-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Panoramic-view-of-a-winery-in-South-Africa-124613472-1320x754.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Panoramic-view-of-a-winery-in-South-Africa-124613472.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Behold an Uluru Sunset<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two weeks in Australia \u2013\u00a0you\u2019ve probably been meaning to do it for a while, if you haven\u2019t already.<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luxurygold.com%2Fen-us%2Ftours%2Finspiring-australia&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLeanne.Williams%40ttc.com%7C4bb389360ea9408b3d3608dd6548ff7e%7Cc8e16ff7b48e48dc8e8856ca27c5c21c%7C0%7C0%7C638778086413136624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cIG5S2IUfhs3U7lleRu3XjcefEofrZej1atgXe5KgHE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">\u00a0Our luxury journey\u00a0<\/a>takes in some of the country\u2019s more unusual vacation destinations, as well as classics like Sydney, Melbourne and the Great Barrier Reef. Near the centre of Australia is Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, a large sandstone monolith. It is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara, the Aboriginal people of the area, known as the Anangu. Stopping here to see the sun slip behind the rock is soul-stirring experience \u2013 this is a landscape of surreal proportions, awash with the pinks, purples and oranges that only the sun can conjure.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Uluru-Sunset-Northern-Territory-500216172-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Uluru-Sunset-Northern-Territory-500216172-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Uluru-Sunset-Northern-Territory-500216172-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Uluru-Sunset-Northern-Territory-500216172-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Uluru-Sunset-Northern-Territory-500216172-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Uluru-Sunset-Northern-Territory-500216172-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Uluru-Sunset-Northern-Territory-500216172-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Uluru-Sunset-Northern-Territory-500216172-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Uluru-Sunset-Northern-Territory-500216172-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Uluru-Sunset-Northern-Territory-500216172.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Spy the Elusive Tigers of Ranthambore<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luxurygold.com%2Fen-sg%2Ftours%2Fessence-of-india&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLeanne.Williams%40ttc.com%7C4bb389360ea9408b3d3608dd6548ff7e%7Cc8e16ff7b48e48dc8e8856ca27c5c21c%7C0%7C0%7C638778086413151167%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=vJOue2%2FspB7W3fBFqZ%2BY4afZKYim7QRE%2BJyRz6Q0r%2Fo%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Essence of India<\/a>, we take the Jan Shatabdi Express from historic Bharatpur to Ranthambore, one of our favorite and most unusual vacation destinations. It\u2019s a vast expanse of wild jungle, with a 10th century palace at its centre, and it\u2019s the greatest place to spot wild tigers. In the former private hunting grounds of the maharajahs of Jaipur, we join a Local Expert on a quest, exploring the fort\u2019s crocodile-filled lakes and vine-laced chhatris (dome-shaped pavilions) along the way.<\/p>\n<p><em>You may also like: <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/luxury-retreats-in-india\/\">Step Inside the Most Unique Luxury Retreats in India<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Walking-the-walk-1002038140-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Walking-the-walk-1002038140-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Walking-the-walk-1002038140-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Walking-the-walk-1002038140-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Walking-the-walk-1002038140-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Walking-the-walk-1002038140-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Walking-the-walk-1002038140-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Walking-the-walk-1002038140-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Walking-the-walk-1002038140-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-Walking-the-walk-1002038140.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Take the Orient Express to Venice<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one is high on many bucket lists, and rightfully so. It is simply one of the world\u2019s most decadent ways to travel, and it seems fitting that you should take it between two similarly decadent destinations: Paris and Venice. The carriages on the world famous train date from the Golden Age of travel, the 1920s and 30s, and the art-deco features are a feast for the senses, even without the views through the windows. Every detail and moment of a journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has been carefully considered.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-View-of-Venices-Grand-Canal-1336891387-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-View-of-Venices-Grand-Canal-1336891387-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-View-of-Venices-Grand-Canal-1336891387-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-View-of-Venices-Grand-Canal-1336891387-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-View-of-Venices-Grand-Canal-1336891387-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-View-of-Venices-Grand-Canal-1336891387-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-View-of-Venices-Grand-Canal-1336891387-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-View-of-Venices-Grand-Canal-1336891387-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-View-of-Venices-Grand-Canal-1336891387-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-View-of-Venices-Grand-Canal-1336891387.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Go Whale Watching in Kaikoura<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand dazzles from top to bottom, with the makings of unique vacations every stop of the way. Our luxury journey,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luxurygold.com%2Fen-us%2Ftours%2Fthe-long-white-cloud&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLeanne.Williams%40ttc.com%7C4bb389360ea9408b3d3608dd6548ff7e%7Cc8e16ff7b48e48dc8e8856ca27c5c21c%7C0%7C0%7C638778086413166130%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rzkE4V7Wr9DWMBNTNm35Y0jrsQiadx7AsAqe0znaI3g%3D&amp;reserved=0\">The Long White Cloud<\/a>, takes in the wilderness of Wanaka, the adventure of Queenstown, the mammoth serenity of the Fiordland National Park and sulphuric Rotorua, where we tour a working kiwi nursery and hatchery. There are nonstop bucket list ticks here, but Kaikoura often tops them all, particularly if you love wildlife spotting. Giant sperm whales live reasonably close to the shore of Kaikoura year-round, and there is little on earth that tops spying one of these glorious creatures from a catamaran.<\/p>\n<p><em>More travel inspiration for those seeing a unique vacation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/most-unique-romantic-getaways\/\">These Are The Most Unique Romantic Getaways The World Has To Offer<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-whale-at-sea-kaikoura-New-Zealand-173926161-1024x671.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-whale-at-sea-kaikoura-New-Zealand-173926161-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-whale-at-sea-kaikoura-New-Zealand-173926161-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-whale-at-sea-kaikoura-New-Zealand-173926161-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-whale-at-sea-kaikoura-New-Zealand-173926161-1536x1006.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-whale-at-sea-kaikoura-New-Zealand-173926161-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-whale-at-sea-kaikoura-New-Zealand-173926161-1320x865.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Large-whale-at-sea-kaikoura-New-Zealand-173926161.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Dance at Mardi Gras in New Orleans<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are never short of unique things to do in New Orleans, and a trip here should be considered a bucket list trip anyway, particularly by those seeking new culinary experiences. But if you can make it here for Mardi Gras, there is simply nothing on earth like it. On Fat Tuesday, right before Ash Wednesday, it\u2019s an epic carnival featuring parades and parties of pure, unadulterated revelry. And if you can\u2019t make it in March, our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luxurygold.com%2Fen-us%2Ftours%2Fsouthern-grace&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLeanne.Williams%40ttc.com%7C4bb389360ea9408b3d3608dd6548ff7e%7Cc8e16ff7b48e48dc8e8856ca27c5c21c%7C0%7C0%7C638778086413180994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=51jVRhlg2l%2FORq1L3x6bm6qGvJ6wzu%2BiMKAnBp1rxYI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Southern Grace<\/a>\u00a0journey includes a behind-the-scenes tour of Mardi Gras World\u2019s Blaine Kern Studios, a workshop that has created floats, costumes and props since 1947. It\u2019s a whirlwind of colour and culture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/llanydd-lloyd-5kL77tAHTqQ-unsplash-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/llanydd-lloyd-5kL77tAHTqQ-unsplash-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/llanydd-lloyd-5kL77tAHTqQ-unsplash-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/llanydd-lloyd-5kL77tAHTqQ-unsplash-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/llanydd-lloyd-5kL77tAHTqQ-unsplash-1536x1036.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/llanydd-lloyd-5kL77tAHTqQ-unsplash-2048x1381.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/llanydd-lloyd-5kL77tAHTqQ-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/llanydd-lloyd-5kL77tAHTqQ-unsplash-1320x890.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Feeling inspired be there unique vacations? Take a look at our collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-us\">small group luxury journeys<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The great thing about bucket lists is that every single one is different. 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