Holidays and traveling are important for us to get a much-needed break from our usual routine and give our system a much-needed reboot. However, many people do not have the privilege to plan a single extended vacation and therefore they look for destinations that could be easily covered in a week or less. If you are looking for a perfect holiday spot for a short holiday, here are some of the top picks.
Maldives
This heavenly paradise rests in the middle of the Indian Ocean with a little over 2000 small islands scattered across its geographical boundary. Although not all islands are inhabited, quite a few are developed with one island dedicated to airport services and the other one serves as the capital city and the port of Male. The rest of the populated islands are tourist spots taken over by resorts and hotel chains. There are a few private islands operated by international chains such as Hilton and Sheraton. A vacation at the Maldives means spending a week surrounded by clear blue walls and walking on the soft snowy white beach sand. Most resorts sport exotic water villas that are straight out of heaven. The only downside is that it is one of the most expensive destinations in the world, however, it is worth the experience for a short gets away.
Sri Lanka
If you are traveling to the Maldives and have a bit of extra time to spare, you can go explore neighboring Sri Lanka. The country can also be visited as a stand-alone vacation destination for a week’s trip. Although the capital city Colombo has little to offer, the country is rich in natural treasures from the beach town of Bentota to the highlands of Nuwara Elle. In fact, if you are looking for an economical destination that offers both beaches and highlands, Sri Lanka is the place to be. The train ride through the mountains of Kandy up to Nuwara Elle is worth the experience. You will fall in love with natural beauty as the train navigates through the lush green tea valleys and take you to the cooler highlands for a quick respite from the heat and humidity.
Bali
Bali is a popular island destination located in Indonesia. Despite being a part of Indonesia, Bali has managed to create an identity of its own for the distinct natural attractions. The beautiful island is known for its pristine beaches and lush green rice paddies. Other than water sports and beautiful islands, Bali has an exciting nightlife, food and shopping options.
Koh Samui
Located in Thailand, Koh Samui is yet another island destination that has managed to make a footprint of itself in the travel world. It is one of the most exotic destinations in the continent that is known for its divine beaches, serene forests and natural reserves, mesmerizing limestone formations and dozens of attractions and activities. Online Samui tours can be easily booked to explore the island. You can easily reach Koh Samui for a short vacay by taking a short domestic connection once you land in the capital city of Bangkok.
