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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

My Top 5 Do-Over Destinations

It is no secret that my husband and I love to travel, and when we do, we try to live like locals. We both agree that leaving a place while there is still much to explore fuels the desire to return. 

Fellow travelers, Monica and Jon of We Go Togethernominated us for an opportunity to share five destinations I would revisit, as part of Booked.Net's Top Destinations to Go promotion. 

It's difficult to pick only five, because so much has captivated our hearts already; however, if I were in charge, and I had to pick five and five only, here is what would top my list. 

I know that Western Europe is crowded, overpriced, but, Paris will always hold a special place in my heart, because it is where we were engaged. Paris truly does have that je ne sais quoi. To me, like Audrey, Paris will always be a good idea, and I cannot wait to go back and explore another neighborhood and enjoy the joie de vivre. 

Yes, we are headed back to Paris...in November!


2. Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela has an air of magic. It may be the faint whisper in the wind from the Celtic Mejas, or flying "good" witches that predated the Christians in Galicia. Or it could be the songs of Pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, walking its winding roads leading to the UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral in Obradoiro Square. Nevertheless, there is something special to be found in this gem of Spain's northwest corner. See the sites, sample the food and enjoy a bit of magic yourself.






London holds special memories for me because it was where I first traveled overseas alone, and where I had second row seats to Les Miserables, my favorite musical. As a teacher, the grandeur of Westminster Abbey and Poet's Corner, the Globe Theatre and the Tower of London captivated my attention and left me longing for more. Even the touristy Jack the Ripper tour was fun. And London has some amazing Indian food and gastropubs. So much to see and do...I can't wait to go back!


4. Key West, Florida
For years, I was a card-carrying Parrothead. I lived all things Jimmy Buffett, and Key West, Florida was ground zero. Changes in latitude brought changes in attitude and I was thrilled to be somewhere where the weather suited my clothes. The laid back Conch vibe provided the perfect tropical escape, while the stunning Mallory Square sunsets were worthy, indeed, of their nightly standing ovation. And, I had the opportunity to see Jimmy Buffett playing backyard concert-style in Key West...something I will never forget. 



5. Boston
I am a New England girl and Boston will always be a do-over city, again and again. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly destination or a romantic escape for two, Boston has it all. You'll quickly see why Bostonians "love that dirty water." 




So there you have it...my top five do-over destinations. As part of Booked.Net's Top Destinations to Go promotion, I nominate Chris and Heather from A Brit and a Southerner, Bonnie Rose from A Compass Rose, Alison from Green with Renvy, Kate from Adventurous Kate, and Tatiana from The Dubious Hausfrau

What would top your list?







17 comments:

  1. I like your list, even though I did not like Paris to much, I might would give it another chance^^
    And I miss a bit London, I have lived there the last 2 years and now on my year abroad I just realize - how you said - there is still so much to see! So I look forward to go back ;)

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  2. I've always wanted to get to Boston, but haven't made it yet! It's on my "go there" list.

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  3. I'd love to go to Paris!! I've never been to Europe but it's on my list!

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  4. Ireland, St. Thomas, San Francisco, Disney, and the shore are all on my again and again lists!

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  5. I share a lot of your list! Paris, London - if the opportunity is there, I'm not passing it up! I'm curious to hear more about Boston too. We go there fairly often to visit family. Do you have any recommendations or special spots to discover?

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  6. Love the list! London and Boston are two of my favorites, so I'm glad they made your list. :)

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  7. London and Paris are on my list of places to go. Boston just has so much to see and do. I really need to go into the city more.

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  8. I have so many places I want to go to again! Always so hard to go back when there are so many exciting places to go! I am going back to Paris in November after I first went about 5 years ago so really looking forward to that! x

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  9. I like the question you pose here for sure. Where would I like to return? I have been every where you mention and except for Spain I've been there done that--I just think there are so MANY other new places that I haven't gone before that this makes it a tough question. But if I was to say anywhere it would probably be parts of Hawaii because I don't doubt for a second that I'll be back at some point.

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  10. I loved your list! I have been to all of them but Santiago de Compostela- However, I loved Barcelona and Madrid! I would add Curacao, Sydney, Seattle & Maui just to begin with! Great post!

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  11. I'm taking my kids to Ireland this summer...maybe we should go visit London too?

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  12. Went to Boston for the first time last year, definitely a do over city! Loved it!! I would add Seattle, only because that's where I am from and love revisiting. :)

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  13. I would want to re-do New York City. We had a great time when we went but I think I would like to go back this time of year to see central park in fall! I would also nix a lot of the touristy crap along the way.
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  14. Paris and Boston are top of my list. I'm lucky enough to go to Boston a lot because I have family there.

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  15. I would re-do Paris too! I've only been once, and my husband was laid off during that trip (which was also our honeymoon!). He's been a few times and not a fan, unfortunately. Hopefully one day! London is a trip a will happily go a million times over -- I've been twice (including this year) and there's always so many new things to see!

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  16. I need to re-do France in general! I've only been to Lille and while the food was amazing, I didn't love the city and it's put me off of France. But I think I need to change that!

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  17. Fantastic list! I have the do-over problem with pretty much every place I go - I always want to see more :D

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