Over the last 20 years travel and tourism has changed dramatically. People no longer just want a week’s package holiday in the south of Spain. Travellers want to get the most out of their trip, with as many experiences and adventures as possible. Bucket List Map is a website which looks at the ultimate travel experiences, as voted by its readers, and let’s people create their own travel bucket lists, so we thought we’d look at what activities on their website should be on everyone’s travel bucket list.
OK, this is any thrill-seeker’s dream, but have you got the guts to get up on the wings of a flying plane
14: Rent your own private island in Fiji!
This is normally a luxury only for the rich and famous, but the great thing is this is actually really affordable, the same as a hostel! Take your best friends and live a real Robinson Crusoe experience!
13: World’s biggest wine fight!
Let’s face it, Spain is always trying to think of a reason to have a party, what a better way than having a great wine fight. Every year in Haro in the Rioja wine region there is a local festival where people grab their containers and fill their water pistols and get down to wine fighting fun!
12: Grace Bay:
This beach is stunning and definitely a must for those wanting a more chilled out travel experience.
Watching ice melt sounds dull, right? Wrong, this is seriously one of the most fascinating experiences you could have in your life. Make sure you go in the afternoon after the sun has been on it for a while
10: San Blas Islands
There are over 400 islands in this archipelago which are controlled by the native Kuna Yala people, which means they are completely protected from mass tourism.
9: World’s biggest bungee jump
Macau tower is home to the world’s biggest bungee jump. But do you have the guts to dive of it?
8: Underwater Sculptures in Mexico
This is seriously the greatest art exhibition on the planet, but to get up close you have to get your dive kit on or at least your snorkelling mask!
Yes seriously! Australia’s Crocosaurus offers those brave enough the chance to get up close and personal with this giant beast.
6: Machu Picchu
This has been a top favourite for years, but we recommend Wayna Picchu within the grounds more
This takes visitors back to resorts of the 1950’s. Everything is very basic. Expect to walk more than ride ski lifts, but at the end of it some of the best off-piste skiing/boarding the world has to offer.
4: The scariest hike in the world
Not for the light-hearted!
3: Bora Bora
This should be on everyone’s luxury bucket list. Staying in one of these hotels is a must, but it’s not for everyone’s budget.
Staying in this underwater room let’s visitors get closer to sea-life than they could ever imagine
1: San Fermin
It’s the world’s biggest party, so it’s no surprise that everyone wants to get involved. Pamplona’s running of the bulls attracts thousands of visitor’s from all over to its annual festival.