Truth be told, itโs much harder to choose a travel or vacation destination nowadays than it was a couple of decades ago. Donโt get this wrong; it isnโt because there are only a few that itโs hard getting reservations or is it because itโs hard to access them.
As a matter of fact, itโs the opposite. In the 21st century, there exists countless holiday destinations. Whatever and wherever your money and time can take you, youโve got it.
Itโs in the midst of these more than enough options that you feel overwhelmed and spoilt for choice when trying to pick where to go. But if you had a few reasons pointing you to why certain destinations are more appealing than others, would that make your work easier? We guessed so too.
Here are the reasons island holidays should be on your bucket list.
Islands are a kind of all-inclusive packageย
A common misconception among people who donโt fancy a holiday on an island is that theyโll spend the entire period sun-basking. After all, itโs an island with nothing else to do, right? Well, thatโs not exactly the cause here.
Luxury islands like Put-in-Bay have so much going on than you could care to count. Whatever your preferences and hobbies in life are, you can be sure your to-do list will have more activities than you can handle. Letโs take a sneak preview into some of the other stuff youโll find on these islands.
Local cultures: No matter where you go, youโll meet different cultures from yours. Youโll be intrigued by the cultural differences and how some things your culture disregards are what enriches and forms the core of another culture. Youโll also explore different cuisines and flavors youโve never imagined could exist.
Water sports: Many islands have water sports that visitors get to enjoy. You could even take part in the competitions that are organized around certain periods of the year. Some of the games here include scuba diving, kayaking, and jet skiing.
Other sports: Youโll find other games like cycling around the island, miniature golf, and more.
Local attractions: You’ll be thrilled to learn that many islands donโt just exist as the only attraction in their locality. Theyโre located close to museums and historical sites, parks, caves, and restaurants amongst others.
No other vacation beats islands as the ultimate getawaysย
What was your dream ultimate lifestyle when you were growing up? Is it living life large with your beautiful family on a luxury island?
Thereโs a reason why everybody wants that kind of lifestyle; islands are the perfect getaway from the fast-paced and mundane lifestyle that characterize most cities. You know, living in these big capitals makes you live every day like someoneโs chasing you ready to pounce on you the moment you slow down.
Think about the traffic thatโs typical of city life. The noise and the incessant hooting and beeping and screaming on the streets can be quite a nuisance.
Even the air that you breathe is polluted thanks to the era of industrialization and modern machinery. But since thatโs how weโve got to make ends meet, we donโt have much of an option but to keep grinding.
Contrast that with life on a secluded island somewhere. The atmosphere is so serene and tranquil that itโs hard to believe youโre still on planet earth. If thereโs any noise, itโs the sweet and musical chirping of birds that make you wish you could wake up to them every single day of your life.
What about swimming? On an island, you donโt get to swim in unnatural waters that are filled with chlorine. Instead, itโs the fresh clean water of the island that makes you admire the life of a fish; even if just for a moment.
Think about riding in a golf cart from one attraction site to another in Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island). There are affordable golf cart rental services.
The question then becomes, who wouldnโt want such kind of experience?
Take a break from your routine
You will agree that life in the city. You sit in traffic for two hours just heading to a place that requires only thirty minutes to get there. Thatโs become the fact of life and somehow youโre finding ways to live with that.
But now, why would you want to go on a vacation in a place that would be more like โhome away from home?โ Isnโt the change of environment one of the reasons we go on vacations?
If youโre planning to visit waterparks and other venues that attract huge crowds, youโll inevitably be forced to sit in traffic jams for a long time; mostly running into hours.
But that can never be the case with islands. In fact, there are islands like Put-in-Bay which go as far as restricting the movement of vehicles so that they maintain the kind of lifestyle thatโs expected of an island.ย Besides, you can choose to stay in a resort, vacation home, or one of the top hotels in Put-in-Bay or any other island you plan to visit.
The only time you wonโt have to apologize for switching off your phone
Phones are masters in ruining vacations. Even if youโre in a top-notch destination, itโs often too hard to resist the urge of peeping at your phone every once in a while. No matter how hard you try, you canโt just seem to break the record.
But things become different when youโre visiting an island. Most of these donโt have good receptions and so whether your phone is on or off, thereโs not much difference.
Of course, reputable restaurants and hotels will offer Wi-Fi to help you share your vacation photos with family and friends. But the moment you step outdoors, itโs all systems down. Itโs perhaps the only time that poor reception turns out to be good and welcome.
Itโs not just for the young couples or the rich
Again, many people tend to think that private islands are meant for the newlyweds going for their honeymoon. Thereโs also the perception that itโs only the rich and affluent that can afford the luxury of going on island vacations. These two wrong mindsets couldnโt be further from the truth.
Islands make great holiday destinations for the entire family since thereโs something for everyone. Kids get to enjoy and have fun at the parks for kids, teens can participate in adventurous and thrilling activities while the tranquil spas and fishing expeditions will serve older members well.
If you plan to spend some time in South Bass Island, be sure to check Put-in-Bay tourist information and plan effectively before travelling.
Summaryย
Now that you know the truth about island holidays, itโs time to start thinking about your ultimate destination. As youโve seen from our post, islands should be at the top of your priority list when thinking of the places to visit either by yourself or the entire family.
