Travel: 10 Amazing Trips To Add To Your Bucket List

Which Of These Destinations Have You Ticked Off Your Bucket List?
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There are two fantastic reasons to update your travel bucket list today.

Firstly, the act of producing a list is a great boost to your wellbeing.

Experts agrees that externalising your thoughts and putting them into order is an excellent way of reducing stress, boosting brain power, improving your sense of focus, increasing your self esteem and organising your mind.

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Secondly, going on holiday gives people the opportunity to reconnect with themselves and what they can achieve.

Jessica de Bloom, a researcher in health psychology at Radboud University in the Netherlands said to The Telegraph:

"Vacations give people the opportunity to (re)connect to family, partner and friends. They help us to ‘refill our batteries’, remain productive and perform on high levels.

"The fact that the after-effects are short-lived only emphasises that we should go on a vacation more frequently in order to keep our levels of health and wellbeing high.”

In a recent blog for the Huffington Post UK, Dr Linda Papdopoulos, psychologist, agrees that holidays are absolutely vital to our psychological and even physiological well being - and that there's a good reason that holidays are inbuilt into every single culture in the world.

"We need to remember that we are human beings, not human doings", she says.

"We need time to relax, to unwind, to get out of a routine. While people are creatures of routine, they need a period of time where there aren't any 'shoulds', or 'have-tos' or 'musts.' People that take regular breaks and time out to spend with their partners, or children, are likely to have better self-care skills - to eat better, to sleep better."

So could these 10 holidays transform your life today?

10 Amazing trips to add to your bucket list
Philippines(01 of10)
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As one the world's most beautiful places, a trip to any of the Philippines' 2,000 inhabited islands will instantly instill your love for this country.You can either choose to get active on the beach, go exploring nature's wonders – including the incredible Chocolate Hills – or retreat to a blissful spa resort.For more information click here. (credit:John Seaton Callahan via Getty Images (Palawan Province, Miniloc Lagoon).)
Borneo (02 of10)
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The largest island in Asia offers a fantastically diverse range of holidays, from stunning beach holidays on the South China Sea, to extraordinary wildlife retreats.Adventures include climbing Mount Kinabalu, the highest point in South East Asia, cruising the Kinabatangan River in search of primates, and trekking deeply into the rainforest of the Danum Valley Conservation Area.For some fantastic examples of trips, click here. (credit:Anup Shah via Getty Images (Orangutan Female Carrying Her Son))
China (Shanghai)(03 of10)
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If you haven't yet visited the world's next superpower, there's never been a better time to explore this vast, aspirational country. From vintage glamour in Shanghai to the epic sights of China's ancient history, such as the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, a tour of the MIddle Kingdom will take your breath away. For some incredible holidays ideas, click here. (credit:Elysee Shen via Getty Images)
Ireland(04 of10)
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There are few holidays landscapes that surprise travellers as much as Ireland's rural views. While the cities buzz with modern energy, the countryside remains untouched by change.Spend time enjoying Ireland's coastline, drinking in the views and the Guinness. Click here for more information. (credit:Travelpix Ltd via Getty Images (County Mayo, Clare Island))
Northern Chile(05 of10)
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Islands, mountains, valleys and fjords make Chile a south American country that needs to go on your bucket list. You'll never know quite what to expect, whether you're exploring the the world's driest desert in the north, the country's Mediterranean centre or the tropicals climes of the south. Expect to take some of your most spectacular holidays photos yet.For more information trying clicking here. (credit:stevegeer via Getty Images (High Altitude Wilderness Landscape))
Norway(06 of10)
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If you've yet to add Scandinavia to your bucket, Norway is a great place to start.The countryside is pristine, offering terrific skiing, walks and river holidays. You can hop on one of the world's best train rides between Oslo and Bergen, where you'll end up 1,222 metres above sea level, looking across a magical, snow-covered vista. Click here for more information. (credit:jappern via Getty Images)
Nepal(07 of10)
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Discover your mystical side and head to the stunning country of Nepal.With the Himalayas as a backdrop, landlocked Nepal has an ancient culture and a mystical air. To check out some truly inspirational holidays, click here. (credit:Image Source via Getty Images (High angle view of road to Chitwan))
California(08 of10)
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While you might think that a holiday in America is a little dull, there's really nothing quite like a road trip along the country's West coast to awaken your romantic soul. You'll suddenly discover what inspired all of your favourite movies, as you drive past creepy motels, towards seemingly infinite desert horizons, and along authentic Americana high streets.Find out more about ways to take technicolour travels in Hollywood country here. (credit:Ron and Patty Thomas Photography via Getty Images (Long Beach))
New Zealand(09 of10)
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Of course you'll know it best from Lord Of The Rings, but just because you've seen the movie, that's no reason to cross it off your bucket list!With 14 national parks, spectacular mountain ranges such as Aoraki Mount Cook, as well as submarine trenches that are home to whales, dolphins and seals there, this is country that never fails to inspire visitors.Find out more here. (credit:Daniel Bosma via Getty Images (Mt Taranaki))
St Lucia(10 of10)
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Possibly the most romantic place on the planet, St Lucia is a tropical island with a truly warm heart. Within minutes of checking into your hotel, you'll find it hard to work out why you were so stressed when you first touched down.Whether you love chilling out on the beach, watching sunsets or exploring the local flora and fauna, this island offers easy-going pleasure on tap.For more information on great holiday options, click here. (credit:Rakoskerti via Getty Images (Soufriere))