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What should be on your travel bucket list?

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For most of us, our travels will only take in a handful of the fantastic global destinations that are on offer. However, there is so much to explore, providing great opportunities to have an adventure and try something different. If you were to create a travel bucket list, what would be on it? Here are some amazing ideas to get you started.

  • If you happen to be in Kentucky at the start of May, you should definitely visit the Kentucky Derby and experience American-style horse racing.
  • Having the chance to swim with the sharks is a truly exhilarating experience that is only suited to the hardiest of thrill seekers. If this is something that appeals to you, the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas are the ideal place to try it.
  • As one of the hottest places on the planet, if you want to trek through the Sahara, make sure you’re prepared with a scarf, camel, and water before you set off.
  • Book your vacation rentals in Munich early if you want to visit the annual beer festival there, Oktoberfest.
  • Enjoy an authentic Venetian experience by sailing down the canal on a gondola.
  • The Amazon is the world’s largest river, and taking a cruise along it gives you the perfect opportunity to see all the sites.
  • If you’re going to have a go at blackjack or roulette, Las Vegas is really the only place to go.

These are just a few of the many amazing experiences you can have; the world really is your oyster.

Tour Venice when vacationing in beautiful Italy

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Venice may be at the top of your vacation bucket list if you are planning a trip to Europe. Below are just some of the highlights to check out while visiting this fascinating city.

St. Mark’s Basilica is one of the most beautiful churches in the world, and you will be enthralled by the mosaics and lavish marble interior. It is free to visit the church, though you may have to wait in line during busy periods. Buy a ticket for the elevator ride to the top of the Campanile and you will have a chance to see the top of the church and check out the domes. The church’s bells can be quite deafening, so it is wise to avoid the elevator ride when the clocks are due to strike the hour. If you have time in the very early morning or late evening, visit the peaceful Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square). The square is virtually deserted once the tourists have left the neighborhood, and it is possible to soak up the atmosphere and get a feel of the real Italy.

The Doge’s Palace has to be your next port of call after St. Mark’s Basilica. Crossing the Bridge of Sighs between the church and the palace is something you must experience, and you will enjoy touring this historic monument.

Of course, the Venetian canals and gondola rides have to be high on anybody’s tour itinerary. Grab an ice cream and relax as you view the lovely city from its traditional waterways.

Check out The Telegraph if you want to enhance your tour of Venice with some other visitor attractions. There, you will find a variety of comfortable vacation apartments available to rent online and can opt for the best neighborhood to suit your needs. Take your pick from cheap sleeps, luxury rentals, or short term apartment rentals.