The world is a large place. When you have had it with work and you need a rest, there are many places to consider for the best possible vacation. Whether you are seeking to cut loose, learn something or pamper yourself, there are many options to choose from.
Dispense with the pleasantries and party until you can't see straight. If needing a vacation from your vacation is the way you like to spend your time, then perhaps traveling to destinations that embrace such behavior is appropriate.
Drink margaritas and work on your sunburn while zoning out under the sun in Cancun. When you've come to, you might be able to erase those embarrassing photos your friends took before they're posted online.
Fly across the Atlantic to the Costa Brava. Found south of Barcelona in Spain, the Costa Brava comes alive during the summer. Contest your friends' ability to drink that pitcher of sangria while you try to retain your balance on the dance floor.
Lastly, every month in the Gulf of Thailand, lunar party-types descend upon the island of Koh Phangan for full-moon parties.
Skip the party scene and learn something about a different culture. Though world cultures seems to be more and more homogenized these days, there are still places you can go that show little resemblance to the world you know.
Visit the Dogon people in West Africa. The Dogon people live along a more than 1,000-foot-high cliff in the Republic of Mali. Famed for their astronomy knowledge and oddly shaped homes, the Dogon people practice a mix of animist, Muslim and Christian beliefs.
Step back in time with a trip to the temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built during the 12th Century and was dedicated to the Hindi god Vishnu.
Catch your breath while hiking the Inca Trail. The trail is high in the Peruvian Andes. Not far from the town of Cuzco, the area was the heart of the Inca civilization. The well-preserved ruins of Machu Picchu are worth the trip alone.
Drop everything and live the life of luxury. When you can't be bothered with the drunken masses or remote villages, travel in style. Book your tickets first class and head to a destination where you are certain to be pampered.
Stroll down the boulevards of Paris. The Four Seasons Georges V, with its glittering chandeliers, 17th-Century tapestries and classic furnishings, makes for a distinctly Parisian luxury vacation.
Explore the savanna in Botswana in Southern Africa. There is no reason to sleep on the ground if you're interested in viewing the continent's largest mammals. Instead, book a luxury safari and reap the rewards of the bush while receiving the amenities of a top hotel.
Lastly, enjoy luxury closer to home by booking a room at Amangani. Set in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Amangani is a modern resort with panoramic views of the peaks of Grand Teton National Park.
