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To ask for ideas for lush, green, forest/mountainous holiday destinations?

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Marmadukebones · 31/08/2024 21:59

DS (14) is banging on about wanting to go somewhere where the natural beauty is off the chart. We've been thinking about South America, but it is expensive. He loves green, rugged, lush splendour! I also think he needs stuff to do. He'll get bored with amazing views.

Thoughts? For next summer. Thanks

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AnchorWHAT · 01/09/2024 08:46

Vietnam, do an overnight boat on ha long bay, kayak, snorkel, zip wires etc an absolutely fascinating and beautiful country we travelled a lot and saw mountains and jungles and loads of wildlife. Cambodia also and thailand but we do like Scotland too 😀

Rowansiskin · 01/09/2024 00:57

Austria! So much to do and each mountain has different activities (we went to Zell am See). We saw a pair of Golden Eagles too. I would recommend it to anyone.

HoHoHoliday · 01/09/2024 00:52

Norway, Sweden, Finland.

Also - not particularly green - but definitely fits the bill for natural beauty off the chart - Iceland.

Coughsweet · 01/09/2024 00:48

Dolomites, so beautiful. We were there this summer and even my moaning DCs didn’t complain about the waking.

whatisthisinmyburger · 01/09/2024 00:43

Another vote for Slovenia! Absolutely beautiful, the whole country is so clean and safe too. Lake Bled is amazing but Lake Bohinj is unreal. We’ve been a few times in May & June and never found Bled too busy and Bohinj is very quiet, not touristy at all but still enough people around and places to eat/drink. I see a few people use Ljubljana as a base and get buses out to the lakes for day trips (the buses are great) but I wouldn’t recommend this, there’s lovely places to stay at both lakes!

Hoping to go back and see more of the country as there’s so many beautiful places - google Velika Planina too, this is on our list for next time Smile

Dery · 01/09/2024 00:36

“Andoutcomethewolves · Yesterday 22:33
Echobelly · Yesterday 22:08
On a budget, recommend Eastern Slovakia. Fly to Kosice or Poprad and stay in the Tatra mountains. There's adventurous hiking, swimming lakes, water parks, amazing castles with dramatic views. Very few Brits go there unless they have a family connection, but there's lots to do and it's good for teens.
I was going to say the Tatra mountains too, from the Polish side (my ex is Polish). We flew into Krakow which is great fun and so interesting for a night or two, then there were easy buses to Zacopane which is a beautiful little mountain town with a lot of activities and lovely scenery. I can't remember the details of the trek (that ex is - thankfully - long in the past!) but I recall mountains, forests, lakes and sleeping in little wood cabins along the way.”

Agree re Tatras - I’ve done both sides. Many, many moons ago but they were really beautiful. @Andoutcomethewolves - I suspect your visit included Morskie Oko, a lovely mountain lake.

Okokokok29 · 01/09/2024 00:22

Investinmyself · 31/08/2024 22:38

We loved Vancouver - Capilano and sea to sky highway up to whistler. Then did an Alaska cruise. Absolutely amazing.

Agree Vancouver/ Whistler absolutely stunning…got back four weeks ago and still have holiday blues 😩

Okokokok29 · 01/09/2024 00:19

Vancouver and Vancouver island…absolutely stunning! Short haul Montenegro/ Croatia.

PrancerandDancer · 01/09/2024 00:17

Come on to say Salzburg... We got the cable cart over Wolfgangse. Was stunning

theoldrout01876 · 01/09/2024 00:15

Maine, Vermont and Newhampshire. Couple hour drive from Boston. You can be as remote as you want but still have relatively easy access to good restaurants, bars and shopping.

eish · 31/08/2024 23:29

Echobelly · 31/08/2024 22:08

On a budget, recommend Eastern Slovakia. Fly to Kosice or Poprad and stay in the Tatra mountains. There's adventurous hiking, swimming lakes, water parks, amazing castles with dramatic views. Very few Brits go there unless they have a family connection, but there's lots to do and it's good for teens.

I second the Tatra mountains

JollyOldStNicholas · 31/08/2024 23:29

Go on a cruise to the Norwegian fjords. The majesty and beauty blew us away! It ticks every box!

Whatineed · 31/08/2024 23:26

Black forest Germany. Fly into Basel Airport and hire a car, or drive over, it's a pretty easy route.

Plenty of log cabins for rent, Lake Tittisee is a nice place for visiting and camping and you could even add time in for a trip to Europa Park on the way out or back.

EasterIssland · 31/08/2024 23:22

Dolomites in North Italy. Stunning countryside. Can cross to Austria from there as well

InWithPeaceOutWithStress · 31/08/2024 23:22

Trek to the Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal. Amazing experience, beautiful mountains, and would give him a huge feeling of achievement. You just need to fly to Kathmandu, then on to Pokhara. And you can hire a guide there or make your way without one. Cheap food and accommodation, the main expense is the flights.

MrsMagoooo · 31/08/2024 23:21

Sri Lanka

unsync · 31/08/2024 23:10

Norway - Arctic Circle = midnight sun too. PP suggested Lofoten Islands.

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Marmadukebones · 31/08/2024 23:02

We went to Scotland earlier this year and absolutely loved it. I would def go back

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Meadowlands · 31/08/2024 23:00

Another vote for Scotland for same reasons as@strawberrySwitch

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Marmadukebones · 31/08/2024 22:55

Wow, thanks so much! I guess we all love thinking about holiday destinations 😂

We've done Bali, and lots of Asia. I am really drawn to either Columbia or Brazil, but I know it's a VERY expensive trip and big countries. We'll only have a couple of weeks...Madagascar was also suggested to us...

But Slovenia sounds great! I used to live in Prague for many years, so I've often thought about going back to some of the surrounding countries/countryside.

Norway also features on the list.

Please keep the suggestions coming

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Phineyj · 31/08/2024 22:43

The Azores are even nicer than Madeira and less developed. We've just done a fab family adventure week there.

However, closer to home, we did a boat hire on the Caledonian Canal once and it was amazing (sleeper to Fort William).

ShyTed · 31/08/2024 22:42

Croatia is stunning
lush, green, crystal clear waters

Arcticlife · 31/08/2024 22:40

Lofoten in Northern Norway.

Investinmyself · 31/08/2024 22:38

We loved Vancouver - Capilano and sea to sky highway up to whistler. Then did an Alaska cruise. Absolutely amazing.

GripGetter · 31/08/2024 22:37

Have a look at Croatia. Plitvice National Park for example has waterfalls that run into waterfalls that run into waterfalls. The water is so clear, with loads of fish swimming near the edge of the boardwalks.

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