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Places to Travel to on Vacation This Spring

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Places to Travel to on Vacation This Spring

 There’s many different places around the world you could visit if you want to travel on vacation. Here’s a few good options for the upcoming spring.

Japan

Though Japan is in south-east Asia. During spring the cherry blossoms bloom! And there’s many festivals and spring-based snacks you can try!

            Here’s some things you can do while visiting Japan during the spring:

  • Visit Festivals 
  • Go on a cherry blossom or Okinawa tour
  • Pick strawberries
  • Visit a tea farm or the wisteria tunnel in Kawachi Fuji Garden
  • Ride a bike at a nearby park and enjoy the scenery
  • Try the spring food & snacks like sakura mochi and sakura yokan

Make sure you visit some of the stores to buy some souvenirs and snacks to take home with you to remember your trip!

Cherry Blossom Festival – Tokyo

France

Over in Western Europe you can go and visit Paris, France. where you can see the Eiffel Tower, but there’s also a lot of activities to do in Paris while you visit! Such as:

  • Visiting a cafe to enjoy their food, drinks, and snacks outside on a terrace. Like croissants, macarons, Jacques Genin Chocolates, coffee, and tea.
  • Tour the Grand Louvre
  • Watch some street entertainment
  • Or go on a walk along the Canal St-Martin. 

But don’t forget to visit some stores and bring home a few souvenirs! Like some pastries, clothing, a portrait, or even a book. From a visit to France

Cafe De Flore in Paris, France

Utah

In the Western United States, Utah has the 3rd most national parks, standing with 5.

  • Arches
  • Bryce Canyon
  • Canyonlands
  • Capitol Reef
  • Zion

 All with different qualities.

 Spring is one of the best times to visit one of the national parks! Since you can go hiking, exploring, and take pictures! In Canyonlands, you can go river rafting, biking, and on scenic drives. While in Zions you can go hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, on  a river trip, or even stargazing.

Arches National Park, Utah

Hawaii

In the North Pacific Ocean, you can visit Hawaii! where you can,

  • Tour a Hawaiian Royal Palace
  • Play A ukulele
  • Have a vendor open you a coconut
  • Try snorkeling
  • Go surfing
  • or even try exotic fruit!

Hawaii has many different islands. Where you can try different things! For example on Oahu, you can go surfing on the beaches, or tour a museum! Hawaii’s shops also have some tropical themed souvenirs you can take home. Like Aloha Shirts, Hawaiian Quilts, Pineapple or even Hawaiian Jewelry!

Oahu Island, Hawaii

Italy

In western Europe you can visit Italy! Italy is the home to many beautiful things, museums, and more! Giving it a variety of things to do. Such as, 

  • Visit the Colosseum
  • Explore the Pantheon
  • Go to one of Italy’s Museums
  • Try the food
  • Look at some of Italy’s famous art in an Art Museum
  • Eat pizza
  • Explore the area
  • See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Look at some of the statues
  • Visit the Valle dei Mulini and see what a world without humans looks like
  • Visit a bookstore

There’s a lot of things to do in Italy, too much than you have time for in a day! So if you go you’d have to schedule your time, or plan extra. So you can see all the wonderful sights on Italy on your bucket list! 

But like all the other areas on this list, there’s souvenirs you can get to remember your trip! Like, ceramics, chocolate, art, jewelry, or a venetian mask! And remember to plan as much time as you need to enjoy Italy to the fullest!

 

Singapore

In south east Asia is another great place to visit, if you want to go far on a vacation trip. Singapore’s beauty and environment is astonishing, and there’s many things you can do there!

You can,

  • Go on a Big Bus tour
  • Explore the breathtaking gardens
  • Celebrate Chinese New Year on February 10th
  • Hop on a traditional bumboat for a Singapore River Cruise
  • If you like heights try the Singapore Sky Cable from Mount Faber to Sentosa Island
  • Go kayaking
  • Visit the international Jazz Festival

Singapore’s unremarkable scenery and incredible activities can make a trip there amazing! And just like the other areas, they have some incredible and unique souvenirs as well. like their Malay Jewelry, Merilion Statues, Snacks, and chocolates!

Singapore Lion City

 

Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Paris, France

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Over 30 million people visit Paris, France each year. So I’m counting down the top 10 best places to visit in Paris.

10~ Saint Germain Des Pres

Saint Germain Des Pres has one of Paris’s oldest churches. It was founded in 558 AD by a German bishop. Later a village was built around it. There is a beautiful library.  It is the oldest public library in France. It’s open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm every weekday. In Saint Germain Des Pres, there are shops and restaurants and more.

9~ Sacre Coeur Basilica

The Sacre Coeur is a Roman Catholic church. It’s a religious monument, but it’s also political. It’s been around since Pengan times. It survived through the middle ages and the french revolution.

8~ Montparnasse Tower

The Montparnasse Tower is an office skyscraper. It was built from 1969 till 1973. It was the tallest skyscraper in France until 2011. This skyscraper gives a great view of Paris France. 

7~Seine River

The Seine River is 485 miles. It is 18 miles deep. The river flows through dividing the right and left banks. Admission tickets cost $50.60. You’ll be able to see amazing sights such as the Notre Dame and many more.

6~ Luxembourg Gardens

Luxembourg Gardens was created in 1612 by  Marie de’ Medici. You can tour it for free. While you are there, you can see the Luxembourg Palace, unfortunately, you are not able to go into the Palace unless you are accompanied by a government official or an invitation.

5~ Disneyland

There are 6 Disneylands around the world. You can find them in California, Florida, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Paris. Disneyland Paris costs 107 Euros per ticket, which in the United States would be about $117. This is a great place for a family to go while they are visiting France.

4~ Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. The Arc de Triomphe is a monument that honors people who fought and died in the french revolutionary war and also the Napoleonic wars.  You could just walk around the base of it. Another option is you can climb it. For an adult ticket, it costs 12 Euros, and people under 18 are free.

3~ Louvre Museum

The Louvre is the world’s largest art museum. In the 1600s to 1700s, the Louvre was a palace for french kings. During the French revolution, it turned into a museum. You’ll see paintings by Raphael, Leonardo Da Vinci, and many more. The most famous art piece is the Mona Lisa. To get in, it costs 15 Euros. 

2~ Notre Dame

There was a massive fire that broke out in this cathedral, but the fire didn’t destroy the structure except it will take a while to finish being rebuilt. Currently, it is closed temporarily, but it is expected to be done by the summer Olympics held in Paris in 2024. Usually, this would be a great place to visit, but unfortunately, it doesn’t open until 2024. When it does open, it is expected to be an amazing experience.

1~ Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel tower is one of France’s most famous landmarks. The construction started on January 28th, 1887.  Adults 25 and older must pay 7 euros. 12 to 24 years of age must pay 5 Euros. Children 4 to 11 must pay 3 Euros. The best time to see it is at night time. You can see the whole city from the Eiffel tower. Plus it gives you good pictures. The Eiffel Tower is 1,063 feet.

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