09-12-2015, 01:29 PM
In the US: Colorado or Montana. The beauty of this area of the US is absolutely stunning. Doing outdoor things there like ATV rides, or rafting....nothing better.
Tropical: Turks and Caicos or Belize. Both have amazing beaches, abundant snorkeling and friendly people. Belize has the added benefit of rain forest to explore.
Worldwide: It's not even close....Africa. I have been to 6 of the 7 continents. But sitting in the jungle of Rwanda with wild gorillas mere feet away, and exploring the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania top anything I have ever seen or done. The African people know that tourist mean money for their country, but they don't mooch off you. They are extremely happy to have you there, and are very proud of their countries. There approach you from an aspect of warm and inviting, and wanting to show off their country, not approaching you with their hand out. They make you feel like you are long lost relatives returning home....which if you think about evolution, you kind of are. But I highly recommend going to Africa if you ever get the opportunity. It is also surprisingly affordable (outside of the airfare). My entire 7 days in Tanzania with safari, guide, hotels, and even a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti was only $5700 for a family of 3. That included food, but not spending cash for souvenirs and things. Rwanda was more expensive, but that was due to the permits to hike to the gorillas. But I didnt mind, it was a surreal experience, and the money for the permits went to mountain gorilla conservation.
Tropical: Turks and Caicos or Belize. Both have amazing beaches, abundant snorkeling and friendly people. Belize has the added benefit of rain forest to explore.
Worldwide: It's not even close....Africa. I have been to 6 of the 7 continents. But sitting in the jungle of Rwanda with wild gorillas mere feet away, and exploring the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania top anything I have ever seen or done. The African people know that tourist mean money for their country, but they don't mooch off you. They are extremely happy to have you there, and are very proud of their countries. There approach you from an aspect of warm and inviting, and wanting to show off their country, not approaching you with their hand out. They make you feel like you are long lost relatives returning home....which if you think about evolution, you kind of are. But I highly recommend going to Africa if you ever get the opportunity. It is also surprisingly affordable (outside of the airfare). My entire 7 days in Tanzania with safari, guide, hotels, and even a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti was only $5700 for a family of 3. That included food, but not spending cash for souvenirs and things. Rwanda was more expensive, but that was due to the permits to hike to the gorillas. But I didnt mind, it was a surreal experience, and the money for the permits went to mountain gorilla conservation.
