After these suffocating times, we can’t wait to get back to travelling to our favorite destinations. From the hot new Bond location to a classic island paradise, Harper’s Bazaar gives you 10 holiday destinations to have on your radar for your first post-lockdown escape. And here’s our top 3 picks from the list.
Everyone from Serena Williams to Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have holidayed here and there's a reason why the Maldives are a classic paradise. From the remote beauty sought by couples in love and honeymooners to the impossibly soft sands and unrivalled luxury at five-star hotels, we'll never tire of escaping to these idyllic islands. According to Kuoni, in the last week it's seen a rise in new holiday bookings for 2021 and the Maldives is the top destination where people are heading.
Many travel experts believe that once we emerge from isolation, we'll opt for destinations that allow us to social distance and spend time in wide, open spaces. Dubbed 'the last wilderness of Europe', Finnish Lapland offers the right amount of seclusion and winter breaks packed with snowy adventures. With its glorious lakes, gentle mountain peaks and epic forests, this is a place where immersing yourself in nature and looking after your mental health is the way of life.
Due to be released in November, new Bond movie No Time To Die will put the spotlight on Jamaica after the Caribbean isle was confirmed as one of the filming locations. The film takes 007 fans to Port Antonio on the north coast but you'll want to experience various parts of the island, including the Blue Mountains, Rio Grande rafting and Floyd's Pelican Bar.