Most of us have not had a foreign holiday for 3 years, thanks to the pandemic and now that countries have opened up their borders, we finally have a chance to jet off into the sun for a few weeks in the summer.

Here is our top 5 holiday destinations list for 2023.

1. The Maldives – Experience the ultimate in luxury with a deluxe beach villa in The Maldives, with your own chef and bartender on call24/7. Water level luxury villas put you in 5-star luxury, with a hi-speed Internet connection and state-of-the-art home theatre, lounge poolside, and sip your favourite cocktail and there are water sports available if you’re feeling energetic.

2. Beach resort, Phuket Thailand – The premium luxury beach resort town of Phuket is a fantastic place to spend your holiday. You have a choice of accommodation, from a sea view condo to a poolside villa, or stay at one of the premium resorts, where everything is at your disposal. If you love marine life, this is the holiday for you; snorkel with bottle-nose dolphins and swim with whale sharks and giant manta rays. Other attractions include deep-sea fishing and scuba diving, plus you have a vibrant nightlife in Phuket town.

3. Trans-Siberian Railway – This trip is on most people’s bucket list; travel from Moscow to Vladivostok, then continue on to Beijing, which covers a distance of more than 9,000km. This is a very popular route, so you will need to book well in advance; Google will take you to a leading UK train tour operator and you can browse the many tours before making your booking for a train holiday like no other. We all have precious memories of previous holidays and this one would definitely remain clear in your mind for many years.

4. Safari through Namibia – Namibia is an undiscovered paradise and you will certainly get to see the ‘Big 5’, namely elephants, leopards, lions, buffalo, and rhino. Namibia offers luxury safari holidays with English-speaking guides and their prices are around 20% lower than in Kenya, which has long been the favourite for safari trekking. Search online for the best deals with African safaris and if you can travel last minute, you might get a cheap cancellation.

5. Take a campervan across Australia – If you love holidays on the road and you have yet to visit Australia, 2023 is the perfect time to rent a fully equipped motorhome and explore the Outback. You can travel from Sydney to Melbourne, then spend some time in Brisbane before heading north to QLD and then moving on to Cairns and the Outback. This is a great family holiday and there’s no better way to experience this huge country that is also a continent.

Whether you choose a water villa in The Maldives or a beach resort in Phuket, you should book early to avoid disappointment.

Published: 2023-02-23 12:30:32