For those who want to experience a beautiful and friendly Southeast Asian country, go to Thailand. Travel here is inexpensive as well as unique. Most travelers to Thailand fly into Bangkok and spend a day or two there before jumping off to the beautiful mountainous north or southern coastal regions. There are many places to visit here, and entry into Thailand for Americans and many other nationalities only requires a passport. A great three-week travel idea for Thailand is to first head south for a week and relax on the pristine beaches of west coast Phuket and snorkel on the east coast island of Ko Samui; then head north to trek in eco-friendly Chiang Rai and bicycle through Chiang Mai. Head back to Bangkok before leaving to see some history and bargain in the markets. And of course, you will want to eat great Thai food all the while. Traveling around Thailand is very affordable and relatively safe. Research the country and its travel destinations beforehand and put together a three-week travel idea that suits you.
It is time to get out that atlas and hit the open road. The United States road trip via car or van is the classic American excursion. There are countless numbers of routes to take; whatever you choose, a three-week midsummer adventure is the perfect amount of time and perfect season for a road trip. Be sure to highlight areas of interest to stop at along the way, allotting enough time at each desired destination. The most classic road trip in the United States is Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles. Take a few days in Chicago or Los Angeles first, and then hit the road and prepare to see the heart of America while traveling along a road that has been memorialized in song and in literature. After all, Bobby Troup did tell you to get your kicks on Route 66.
A three-week midsummer cruise will give you the chance to relax in the sun and be immersed in beautiful landscape and ocean scenery. The first step in finding a cruise is to choose one in an area that you like. For example, a cruise in South America may have stops in Chile's coastal beaches and in major Latin American cities like Buenos Aires and Rio de Janiero. An East Asian cruise may include stops in Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan. A cruise in the Mediterranean may stop in Greece's southern islands, in Italy and in Northern Africa. Research different cruises and find one in your price range and in an area you want to go to.
Europe is a great three-week travel place because transport between countries is safe and quick. A three-week example itinerary follows: fly into Amsterdam and tour there for three days; cross into Germany and explore whatever you want to there for three days; head into Italy and visit the cities of Venice, Rome and Florence for roughly one week total; then take a trip to Paris for two days before finishing off with three to four days in Spain. Obviously, you can arrange your trip any way you choose, but the point is that a lot of places and countries can be visited in a short amount of time. Make sure to plan your trip in a geographically sensible way.
