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Places I wanna go before I RIP

I would love to visit these places:

1. Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa
Bora Bora -Unquestionably the most mythical of the Pacific islands remains the island of all dreams.

Honeymooners and romantics from around the world have laid claim to Bora Bora where the castle-like Mount Otemanu pierces the sky above the crystal lagoon with its unique over the water bungalows that offer a magical oneness with this extraordinary environment.

Lush tropical slopes and valleys blossom with hibiscus, while palm-covered motu circle the lagoon like a delicate necklace. Perfect white-sand beaches give way to emerald waters where impossibly colored fish animate the coral gardens. So much has been written about Bora Bora, and yet it is hard to find the right words to describe the magic that emanates from this island

2. Maldives - www.island-hideaway.com
Maldives ranked as the Best Beach and Rest & Relaxation destination

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Male’, 15 December 2008; The Maldives has been ranked as the Best Country Brand for Beach and Best Country Brand for Rest and Relaxation for the year 2008. Maldives also ranked 2nd in the Best Country Brand for Natural Beauty and 3rd in the Best Country Brand for Resort and Lodging Options. The Country Brand Index was officially released during London’s World Travel Market in November 2008.

Country Brand Index is a comprehensive study of approximately 2,700 international business and leisure travellers from nine countries. It is conducted by FutureBrand, a global brand consultancy company and Weber Shandwick which is a public relations firm. The main marketing slogan for the destination Maldives is “Maldives…the Sunny Side of Life”. The wellness and relaxation aspect is promoted under the theme of “Maldives…the Spiritual Side of Life”.

Maldives was ranked number one in these two areas. Maldives emerged as the number one in both Beach and Rest and Relaxation categories after successfully competing with countries like Tahiti, Bahamas and Australia. Maldives also won the 'World's Most Romantic Destination' award at the WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS last year.


3. Greece
Often, a truly romantic vacation is a quixotic one—it promises an experience that's out of the ordinary. Before you make any plans, however, make a commitment to learning Mediterranean culture's best life lesson—the luxury of time. Daytime hours are indulged lounging seaside or exploring medieval villages, with evenings devoted to long, languorous meals centered on a table for two overlooking the sea and a bottle of wine that's just as local as the fish on your plate.

"The whole lifestyle in Greece is very laid back," says Kelly Shea, vice president of Earle Travel, an Indianapolis firm specializing in Greek travel destinations, "Nobody's in a hurry to do anything; you get into the rhythm of life on a Greek island."

Romance does not get lost in the equation, even on the busy island of Santorini—the height of Greece's island perfection—where white-washed villages with turquoise domes painted Aegean blue perch atop sinister calderas and volcanic precipices. The serene way of life melds with the tranquil blues and dramatic scenery to produce a passionate response in even the most buttoned-up visitors.

Dining off the fruits of the island can be one of the greatest pleasures for both locals and visitors to Santorini. When you become keenly aware that everything is fleeting, and savor every minute of your time on the island a meal can feel like the most decadent form of seduction. There's no shortage of restaurants perched like birds of prey atop the island's cliffs. And locally produced dry white wines made from assyrtiko grapes (Santorini is one of Greece's most important wine regions) seem like they were sent from the Gods to perfectly complement the fish caught just offshore.


4. USA, - california, NY, LV, Panama, Mexico, Miami, etc...

5. A stay in Banyan tree resort - http://www.banyantree.com/en/seychelles/index.html

If you’ve ever wondered what the Garden of Eden would look like, think Seychelles. With its powder-white sands, turquoise waters and colorful Creole culture, it’s easy to fall under the spell of the Seychelles islands – all 115 of them.

The 60-villa Banyan Tree Seychelles resort is located on Mahé, one of the liveliest islands with water sports galore. Pick from water skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, snorkeling, or some of the best sailing around. Or let yourself be swayed by the charm of the Seychellois people, who’re noted for their warm hospitality, tantalizing coconut curries and ethnic art. A good time to experience Creole gaiety is during the annual Creole festival in October, when Victoria – the Seychelles capital – comes alive with music, dancing and dramatic productions.

But if you’re looking for tranquility, you never have to leave the resort, which offers the ultimate in exclusivity. Its architecture is a quaint combination of contemporary, colonial and “plantation” décor, and leads one into a bygone era. Get in touch with Mother Nature in a Hill Villa that offers captivating coastline views, the peaceful green hues of lush vegetation and a completely private pool. Or get lost in your own little paradise in a Presidential Villa nestled in a private cove by the water’s edge... The Seychelles islands’ reputation as the “Eden of the Indian Ocean” is well deserved indeed.


6. Europe - Scotland, Holland, Berlin, Prague, etc..

Retirement places: 1. Australia, Melb or Brissy 2. Canada

posted by Unknown @ Wednesday, December 17, 2008