Bucket List Trips Ranked: A Traveler's Dream
Ranking of the World's 15 Awe-Inspiring Travel Destinations Based on a Recently Published Study
Dream destinations and thrilling experiences vary from person to person, yet some adventures resonate with many travel enthusiasts. To unveil the most coveted travel experiences globally, adventure tourism company Skyhook polled 4,000 individuals worldwide about their travel desires.
Survey participants were asked to choose their top three activities from a list of fifteen widely popular travel goals. Offerings included tackling Mount Kilimanjaro, gliding over Cappadocia in a hot air balloon, embarking on an Antarctica cruise, venturing into space, and trekking with gorillas.
As it turns out, witnessing the Northern Lights claimed the top spot on the global bucket list. Travelers flock to countries such as Iceland, Norway, Sweden, or Finland for a chance to behold this dazzling display, often subjected to the chilly middle-of-the-night wake-up calls when the sky bursts with green, pink, and purple hues. Some even stay in glass igloos for a closer view of the celestial show. Not surprisingly, the Northern Lights captivate the Gen Z generation, with an impressive 6 out of 10 Gen Z members listing it as a must-do.
Though the Northern Lights can occasionally be spotted in parts of the United States like Alaska, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, and other northern states, geomagnetic storms in May enabled the aurora borealis to shimmer in regions further south than usual.
Cruising to Antarctica garnered the interest of Baby Boomers, with 46% of them marking it as a top travel aspiration. These journeys offer a unique opportunity to encounter penguin colonies and humpback whales amidst glaciers, gaining popularity among modern-day adventurers. However, environmentalists have cautioned that more stringent rules are required to preserve Antarctica's wildlife from the repercussions of "last-chance" tourism.
Amazingly, the sole U.S. location found on the top 15 list was a trip to the majestic Grand Canyon. A favorite attraction in America with over 6 million visitors each year, the Grand Canyon measures an impressive 277 miles with steep cliffs dropping more than a mile to the canyon's floor. Visitors flock to view the breathtaking vistas from various lookout points, camp within the national park, or raft the Colorado River that flows through the heart of the canyon.
The Best Bucket List Experiences in 2024
Here's the rundown of the world's most sought-after bucket list experiences based on the Skyhook survey:
No. 1: Catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights
No. 2: Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
No. 3: Journey to the Galapagos Islands
No. 4: Ascend Mount Kilimanjaro
No. 5: Embark on an Antarctic cruise
No. 6: Explore the ancient city of Petra
No. 7: Trek to Everest Base Camp
No. 8: Embark on an African safari
No. 9: Dive the Great Barrier Reef
No. 10: Experience space travel
No. 11: Trek with Gorillas
No. 12: Visit the Grand Canyon
No. 13: Float above Cappadocia in a hot air balloon
No. 14: Discover Angkor Wat
No. 15: Surf the waves in Indonesia
How many of these bucket list experiences have you crossed off?
Published: 5th Sep 2024
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- For those seeking a blend of travel, adventure, and environmental wonders, the Northern Lights, a captivating natural phenomenon, tops the bucket list in 2024, attracting travelers to countries like Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland amongst others.
- As the planet's largest generation, Gen Z shows a keen interest in experiencing the Northern Lights, making it their top-ranked travel aspiration, while older generations like Baby Boomers favor an Antarctic cruise, offering an opportunity to encounter wildlife amidst breathtaking glaciers, yet raising concerns about the need for stricter environmental regulations in luxury tourism.
