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Home » Blog » The Once-in-a-Lifetime Bucket List Holidays You Don’t Want to Miss

The Once-in-a-Lifetime Bucket List Holidays You Don’t Want to Miss

21 January 2022

We all want to make the most of the time that we have on this planet, don’t we? We have no idea how long we will get, so it’s so important to really live and enjoy our lives as much as we possibly can. Bucket List Holidays are something that a lot of people plan to do one day – the places that they really want to go to, or activities they really want to experience.

Where do you want to go on your bucket list holidays? Let’s have a look at some popular ideas that would make for an amazing trip to add to your list.

The Once-in-a-Lifetime Bucket List Holidays You Don’t Want to Miss

Take a road trip across America 

Firstly, our bucket list holidays ideas start with a road trip across America. The land of the free has so much to offer, and many people wish to explore it by open-topping it down Route 66. The road from Chicago to Santa Monica offers loads of amazing places to experience but America has plenty of other places to visit, too. Maybe you want to head into the Alaskan bush or enjoy a few days in New York City exploring the diverse city with all of its sights and sounds? Find your dream spots in the United States of America and plan your visit. 

Bungee jump in Australia 

This isn’t for everyone (including me!), but even if you don’t fancy throwing yourself off a cliff, Australia has so much to offer, from the hustle and bustle of the cities to the Blue Mountains and beautiful beaches. Tourist hot spots include Sydney Opera House, but there are lots of hidden gems to discover as well.

If you are a bit of an adrenaline junkie, then experiencing the only bungee jump in Australia should be high on your list. Overlooking the spectacular Cairns rainforest, it is an event that will stay with you forever. Book your flights and organise those bucket list holidays. 

Go as south as south goes

Has Antarctica always been somewhere you wanted to visit and have the opportunity to maybe see those incredible Southern Lights? This really is a once-in-a-lifetime trip as it isn’t the easiest to make. However, when you get there, you’ll be able to watch whales, kayak in the icy sea and explore the remote white wilderness. There is perhaps no better sight to see than the Emperor Penguin colony at Snow Hill Island. 

Explore the technology and culture of Japan 

Next on our list of bucket list holidays, is Japan. The culture you get to experience in Japan is incredible. You can visit temples and enjoy authentic foods like you never have before. Of course, there is also the advanced technology of the country, with robots that can blow your mind. Enjoy the bright city lights of Shinjuku, witness the beautiful Cherry Blossom and climb the incredible Mount Fuji. 

See the mountains of New Zealand 

Do bucket list holidays come any better than visiting New Zealand? As the backdrop to The Lord Of The Rings films, you can explore Hobbiton yourself, enjoy the Sky Tower in Auckland, the beautiful Lake Wakatipu in Queensland and the waterfalls of Milford Sound, not forgetting the dominating Mitre Peak! New Zealand is an absolutely incredible country and it is definitely one not to miss. Embrace Maori culture and be changed forever. 


Bucket list holidays vary for everyone – there are so many different places around the globe that we might be desperate to visit one day. We all have different things we want to accomplish and places we want to see in life. Write down your own ideas for your bucket list holidays, and get dreaming!

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