{"id":340992,"date":"2015-06-19T16:23:48","date_gmt":"2015-06-19T08:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/unique-vacations-5-alternative-travel-ideas-dont-involve-airplane-340992.html"},"modified":"2019-05-04T00:58:40","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T16:58:40","slug":"unique-vacations-5-alternative-travel-ideas-dont-involve-airplane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/travel-hk\/now-or-never-hk\/unique-vacations-5-alternative-travel-ideas-dont-involve-airplane-340992.html","title":{"rendered":"Unique Vacations: 5 Alternative travel ideas for your next trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

For every cut and dry standard vacation<\/a> there\u2019s a more fabulous and just as viable counterpart for creative travellers seeking a unique twist to their holidays. Why settle for the usual tour package to Europe where you\u2019re just a number in the crowd, shuttling from place to place in a hazy blur? That\u2019s no way to see a country and if you\u2019re anything of a discerning traveller, you know there\u2019s a better way to explore a new destination<\/a>. And you\u2019re right.<\/p>

From glamping at exotic locations to sailing the world aboard a 5 star cruise ship, consider exploring these inspiring and exciting alternative travel<\/a> ideas to make your next vacation that much more memorable.<\/p>

Don\u2019t know where to start? No worries, we\u2019ve played travel guide and compiled 5 ideas that are sure to appeal to\u00a0all interests and budgets.<\/p>

Remember, it\u2019s never too late to venture\u00a0off the beaten path!<\/p>

Karen George<\/em><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skip the usual tried and tested itineraries and go for these out of the ordinary plans that are bound to create some unforgettable memories. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":457,"featured_media":105362,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Need some inspiration for your next vacation? 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