Best Places To Experience Social Travel
The verdict is out. A recent study shows that millennials would rather spend their money on traveling than buying a house or going out with friends or even getting a lavish wedding.
And while we love the concept of solo travel, how it expands the mindset and makes you more aware of life, it has been slowly being replaced by social traveling.
Social traveling is all about visiting beautiful locations with like-minded travelers you meet online. And not meet just anyone randomly, that’d be too shady we agree. We are talking about apps and websites specifically designed for this purpose. Social travel apps like Xoxo tours connect you with other travelers like you, you can chat with them and know them beforehand before making them your travel buddy.
If you are a woman, these apps are a boon because you can find female locals or travelers for your solo trip here. Women can use these apps or sites to find themselves a female travel companion.
Top places you need to add to your travel bucket list for social traveling
Since you have decided to live the perfect dream and social travel around the world, we did the hard work and got a list of beautiful places you shouldn’t give miss. Read on to find our top picks:
- Los Cabos, Mexico — In recent years, San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, the beautiful colonial towns, have gained huge popularity as tourist destinations. In record numbers, tourists flock Los Cabos to experience the pristine beaches, wonderful resorts, delectable cuisine, and the lit nightlife. Los Cabos also has one of the world’s largest protected marine parks, Cabo Pulmo National park. So if you are a nature lover, you’d absolutely love this place.
- Cancun, Mexico — If you are a beach lover, Cancun Mexico has a lot to offer. Known for its beautiful white sand beaches with clear green water, it seems something straight out of a movie. But there is more to Cancun than just beaches. You can take a Catamaran cruise, go snorkeling or zip lining, visit the ancient Mayan historical site of Chichen Itza or even go paddleboarding.
- Madrid, Spain — With the best art museums containing some very famous Renaissance artworks, historic sights that put you in complete awe and small captivating cafes, Madrid is one of our top picks as a social travel destination. While in Madrid, don’t forget to visit the Museo del Prado- one of the most popular art museums in the world, Royal Palace- the largest palace in Western Europe built in the 17th century by King Philip V, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium- a gigantic stadium with 85000 seats and a Holy Grail for any Real Madrid fan and National Archaeological Museum which gives a clear insight into Spain’s rich history.
- New York City, USA — Ask any person for his/her travel bucket list and almost all of them would have NYC on it. And why not, this is a place made of dreams. The city is bustling with tourists and the best way to explore NYC is via sightseeing bus tours. In NYC, don’t miss the stunning NYC skyline, the 9/11 museum, and memorial, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Also, take a boat cruise through Manhattan and enjoy some famous local NY food.
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — The first thing that comes to one’s mind when someone mentions Rio de Janeiro is the huge statue of Christ the Redeemer. And while that is a great reason to travel to this beautiful place, there are so many other things here that you don’t want to give miss. We would advise you to visit Rio-Copacabana beach, Sugarloaf Mountain, Santa Marta Favela, Lapa steps and the vibrant part of Downtown Rio.
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- Solta, Croatia — Want to go somewhere calm and less touristy? Choose Solta. Solta is a little island that’s a ferry ride away from Croatia’s top travel destination, Split. Not just deep bays, wide shores, and bulky islands and pretty houses, Solta is also famous for its honey and seafood.
- Marrakesh, Morocco — Marrakesh is an old city in Morocco with its roots going back to the Berber empire. You will be dazzled by the vibrant bazaars that are open all day and night, the smell, gardens and a wide array of colors. Do not forget to visit the markets, you will find a variety of cheap things here, from trinkets to spices.
- The Archipelago Sea, Finland — Archipelago Sea is a wonder of its own covered around 40000 islands. One of the largest archipelagos in the world, it is known for its skerries, the National Park, rich flora & fauna and the lush greenery.
- Rajasthan, India — Rajasthan with its huge palaces is rightly known as the ‘land of kings’. This princely state of India is known for its diverse culture. Here you can go to Jaipur, the pink city of India, the Venice of East-Udaipur, Sun city- Jodhpur and Jaisalmer also known as the Golden city. Picking Rajasthan was a tough one as there are so many exotic places in India that deserve a mention. From Goa to Puducherry, the world resides in India. But at the same time, Rajasthan was our top pick as it depicts the diverse culture of India in the most perfect way.
- Salina Island, Italy — On the North coast of Sicily, Italy, you will find the little sleepy island of Salina. It is a volcanic island with beautiful tranquil villages, colorful boats, wineries, salt lake, and mouth-watering cuisine. This languid island is just waiting to be explored and you shouldn’t miss it.
Conclusion
There are so many beautiful and amazing places to visit in the world that narrowing it down to just 10 doesn’t do justice. But we did it. We shortlisted the top places in the world one should definitely visit with your travel friend. I hope you like these places as much as we do!
