If you’re lucky enough to live in London,
there are enough eclectic activities in your home city to last a lifetime. For instance, you can catch an
awe-inspiring exhibition at the V&A, pick up fab fruit and veg at Borough
Market, tree bathe in Kew Gardens and shop for snazzy threads in Carnaby
Street. But despite these dynamic distractions, you
might still yearn for a change of scenery and the opportunity recharge your
batteries in a beautiful new environment. And luckily, London airports like
Heathrow are some of the world’s best connected, so there are plenty of
desirable destinations to choose from.
With that in mind, if you’re using London
as a launchpad in 2020, here are three suggestions for a sublime holiday
escape.
1.
Jamaica
When you think of spending some time in the
birthplace of reggae, a sun, sea and sand holiday possibly springs to mind.
And while they’re are available in spades, typical
tropical attractions don’t make this inspirational island nation unique. In
fact, taking an immersive Jamaica trip should involve so much more, because the
island also boasts beautiful verdant mountains, magnificent waterfalls and
unique historical attractions like pirate capital Port Royal and Accompong, the
semi-autonomous stronghold of the Maroons.
Tip: plan your Jamdown break on the Visit
Jamaica website – there are lots more suggestions.
2.
Scotland
Unless your geography is alarmingly awful,
you’ll know that Scotland is only a stone’s throw to the north of London (or
more accurately, just over an hour on a plane).
And if you’ve never ventured north, you
certainly should – Scotland has been voted the world’s most beautiful country
on several occasions by renowned travel gurus like Rough Guides and as well as
stunning lochs and mountains, capital Edinburgh is captivating, cosmopolitan
and hosts the biggest arts festival on the planet each August.
Tip: book cheap
Heathrow Airport parking on Looking4.com when you’re popping up to
Scotland.
3.
South Africa
The Rainbow Nation is replete with
breathtaking beauty, fascinating history, wonderful wildlife and cool culture –
plus, as the time difference from London is minimal, you won’t suffer from jet
lag.
If you want to see lions and elephants in
their natural habitats, Kruger National Park offers safari adventures that are
out of this world, while Johannesburg is electrifyingly edgy, and Cape Town is
arguably the most naturally beautiful city on the planet. Finally, if you want
a stark reminder of the struggles this nation has endured, don’t pass up on the
chance to visit Robben Island, where the late, great Nelson Mandela was
imprisoned for many long, hard years.
Tip: check
out South Africa’s best hotels on TripAdvisor – there’s something for
everyone.
This hattrick of holiday options should
help you plan the perfect escape from London in 2020 – you’ll return after
broadening your horizons ready to embrace everything the British capital has to
offer all over again.
That’s our list! Share your own 2020
holiday tips for Londoners in the comments section.
