Best Places To Travel In 2021

With vaccines becoming more available around the world, the chances of international travel are perking up. Even if you’re not ready to fly across the globe yet, we compiled a list of post-Covid-19 travel spots that you can safely road trip to. Travel is going to look different from now on, but that might be a good thing. Overcrowding will be a thing of the past, and you can actually enjoy the destinations you travel to. We added a mix of bustling spots and quiet nature escapes – take your pick!

1. The Rocky Mountains

After all the stress that this and last year have brought us, all we want to do is unplug and escape into the wilderness. The best place to do that is the Rocky Mountains, which can be explored through Colorado and Utah. In 2021, a glass-domed train ride called the Rocky Mountaineer will be providing dreamy and scenic views through western Canada, launching its first US route in August. Two days of wine, three-course meals, and canyons? Yes, please.

2. Napa & Sonoma California

When we’re stressed, we drink wine, but what’s even better is a trip to wine country itself. Napa and Sonoma aren’t just famous for being wine country – it’s lush and green while embodying luxury. They recently opened the solar-powered Montage Hotel bungalows, or Four Seasons Napa Valley, which is the first resort in Napa to be opened on a working winery. Plus, it feels good to support the area after its recovering from devastating wildfires.

3. Botswana

Thanks to this country’s fast response to closing borders and enforcing an initial lockdown throughout the entire nation, Botswana hasn’t been too affected by the pandemic. This will make it a hot destination spot for travelers who have worries about crossing the border for health reasons. Explore exotic locales in the Kalahari Desert or the Okavango Delta, which are both lodges with isolated locations and fully provided meals and accommodation.

4. Hawaii

Hawaii might be known for its beaches, and while you’re visiting you should definitely take advantage of the extraordinary black and green sand, but if you venture outside the popular spots, you can unearth some truly breathtaking gems. For instance, the Hawaii Volcanoes National park on the Island of Hawaii, as well as the Napali Coast State Wilderness Park, will turn the laziest travelers into passionate hikers.

5. New Mexico

The untamed desert of New Mexico is a surreal setting that captivates even the most jaded tourist. Santa Fe, along with other parts of New Mexico, is a must for art and nature lovers. Santa Fe has been dubbed a City of Design, as well as a UNESCO City of Crafts and Folk Art. Local inns are filled with adobe architecture and will inspire creativity in your mind. The perfect place to have your own Eat, Pray, Love experience.