The Best Luxury Holiday Destinations for 2011

Here is my selection of the best luxury holiday destinations of 2011

Antigua- One of the more undiscovered regions of the Caribbean, the British over seas colony of Antigua offers unspoiled luxury to the enlightened travellers who find their way here. Amongst the sailing community the secret has been out about Antigua for many years, the island represents one of the Caribbean's most popular sailing destinations. With the establishment of a luxury new resort in Nonsuch Bay, the future for the island's tourist industry looks very bright. Boasting a fascinating colonial and pre-colonial history Antigua is an excellent place to enjoy a luxury holiday in 2011. A short ferry ride or flight from the main island is the even more remote Barbuda, making Antigua a twin island nation. Barbuda is an excellent place to spend a day trip or a few nights in complete seclusion.

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New Zealand- With filming for the much anticipated Hobbit films set to get under way later in the year and the Rugby World Cup coming to town in September there is already a buzz around New Zealand, which in any circumstance still represents one of the most beloved tourist destinations in the world. Boasting an incredible natural geography from snowy peaks to pristine beaches, dramatic fjordland to open plains New Zealand is a truly wonderful place to holiday or honeymoon in 2011. If you can try to fit in a tour of both the North and South Islands as despite being a unified nation both these regions express a distinct identity. Dine and shop in the fashionable restaurants of Auckland, lounge on the sands of Cathedral Cove and perhaps for those more adventurous individuals how about s pot of glacier climbing, zorbing (rolling downhill in a huge plastic ball), bungee jumping or even sky diving.

Estonia- Tallinn along with the neighbouring city of Turku in Finland have been named joint capitals of culture for 2011 in Europe. Although perhaps not everyone's first choice when it comes to a luxury holiday the beauty and romance of Estonia has been too long overlooked. The smallest of the Baltic states bust boasting incredibly quaint and charming seaside communities, extensive forests and woodland intermitted with ancient castles and grand manors Estonia is one of Europe's great hidden secrets. Populated by a friendly and hard working people, Estonians will welcome you with open arms to their country and make your stay an unforgettable one.

Zimbabwe- Despite all of the well publicised troubles in the not so distant past, tourists are beginning to slowly but surely return to Zimbabwe. This trend is a testament to the country's beguiling beauty and incredible natural diversity. Home to the world famous Victoria Falls as well as some of the best opportunities for spotting wildlife in Africa Zimbabwe could soon be climbing back to its rightful position as one of Africa's premier safari destinations. Centrally located Zimbabwe is in the perfect position to accommodate a twin centre holiday, with tourists perhaps spending several nights here and then moving on to a separate location perhaps in South Africa, Botswana or Zambia.

The Best Luxury Holiday Destinations for 2011

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A Luxury Eco Tourism Vacation in Africa

What is eco-tourism? It is a type of tourism, generally to destinations that can be environmentally enhanced in ways that conserve water, promote recycling, etc. An eco-tourist is often a traveling individual with an interest in ecological and social awareness. However, an eco-tourist does not necessarily have to be an avid environmentalist. The dollars generated by tourists alone can lend a huge contribution to ecological improvements of a given destination. There are companies that offer luxury travel in Africa, for example, which guides travelers on an African safari while consciously protecting and conserving the resources of the African landscape.

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Eco-tourist trip destinations are usually undeveloped natural areas with minimal damage from pollution. Countries such as Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, South Africa, or Victoria Falls could easily fall into this category. These areas benefit greatly from the awareness of eco-tourism endeavors in that there is more restrictions on putting a luxury hotel in the middle of a precious or endangered land. It is so clever and responsible of these companies to be able to provide a luxury vacation in Africa that encourages the protection of ecosystems and promotion of socio-ecological communities native to these areas.

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A trip to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven World Wonders located in Zambia, offers activities such as canoeing, hiking, and bungee jumping to name a few. The lodging in Tongabezi includes river cottages that include personal valet, essentially providing luxury travel in Africa. This trip can be provided by One With Africa, and is planned by committed environmental conservationists. Therefore all activities and lodging are planned according to a sustainable eco-tourism philosophy. Another trip to Laikipia, Kenya presents a journey into several community ranches and grazing lands in the wild Northern Frontier country. A tourist's dollars can contribute to the area in that the local communities directly share the earnings from their native land. Among the numerous trip destinations and activities accompanying the land, a luxury vacation in Africa can be specialized according to the travelers in considering how much direct socio-ecological involvement one wishes to participate in during their vacation in Africa.

We can pretty much exclude a trip to Dubai as having a positive ecological effect. Though tourism in that type of place may provide jobs and economic improvements for the people of region, it clearly does not take into account any financial incentive to preserve the beautiful landscapes which resorts and fancy hotels are built upon.

By contrast, luxury travel vacations in Africa provided by companies such as One With Africa offer ways to participate in safeguarding the environment and native animals. Even by taking a wine tour of Africa or a walking safari, tourism can have an incredibly encouraging effect on the environment with efforts such as lodging in solar-powered abodes, or by recycling and disposing of waste in an environmentally responsible way. Companies with an eco-tourist agenda such as One With Africa are constantly thinking of ways for tourists to participate in conservation efforts in the beautiful landscapes of Africa.

A Luxury Eco Tourism Vacation in Africa

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