DESTINATION GUIDES
TAHITI (AND FRENCH POLYNESIA)
When To Avoid the Crowds
While Tahiti may be the most popular tourist destination within French Polynesia, you may be surprised to learn that overall the best time to visit is during September and October. Although there is higher humidity, the climate is relatively mild, and the overall business of the islands is much quieter.
Bucket List Highlights
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Hike to the top of Mount Otemanu in Bora Bora.
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Shop till you drop at the Pape’ete Public Market.
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Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but visiting a Tahitian pearl farm will help you understand how the treasures are cultivated.
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Take a day to become one with nature and explore Fautaua Falls.
SWITZERLAND
When To Avoid the Crowds
If you’re looking to book an extended stay in Switzerland, might we suggest in late May and early June, or after the summer rush in September and October. During both periods of time, the crowds are much less active, but the weather is milder, and hotel prices are usually much more affordable.
Bucket List Highlights
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Travel by train to the top of Jungfraujoch and explore the peak of the Swiss Alps .
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Embrace your inner thrill-seeker by bungee jumping off the Verzasca Dam.
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Taste your way through the infamous Swiss chocolates and become your own chocolatier by creating your own original bar at Beschle.
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Trek through the great outdoors and take a scenic hike to the
Morteratsch Glacier.
ANTARCTICA
When To Avoid the Crowds
For just a few months each year, visitors can enjoy the exotic wilderness of Antarctica. Most travelers will try to avoid the crowds by following along with the Antarctic cruise season, which runs from October through March; however, the best time to travel to Antarctica is during December and January. During the time, the weather is usually slightly warmer, and the days are relatively longer.
Bucket List Highlights
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Look to the sky with the help of the world’s largest neutrino telescope at the
Ice Cube Research Station.
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Experience what happens when fire meets ice at the volcanic Mt. Erebus.
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Explore the wreckage that remains of the doomed Antarctic plane Pegasus.
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Cross over the bridges of Erebus and explore the glacial Ice Tongue Caves.
GALAPAGOS
When To Avoid the Crowds
Because the Galapagos Islands are a protected park, they rarely ever experience large crowds. This is because there are strict regulations regarding the number of tourists that may visit at any given time. These regulations can help keep wildlife from becoming stressed out by constant attention. If you’re looking for nice weather, you may want to avoid the rains, which can be prevalent from July to November.
Bucket List Highlights
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Swim with your favorite sea creatures at Black Beach.
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Explore the food and vendors at the traditional fish market in Puerto Ayora.
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Get up close and personal with giant tortoises at Puerto Ayora’s Reserva El Chato.
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Snap a picture-perfect memory at the scenic Playa Loberia.