{"id":2948,"date":"2018-01-23T11:30:48","date_gmt":"2018-01-23T00:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/?p=2948"},"modified":"2018-12-21T10:08:37","modified_gmt":"2018-12-20T23:08:37","slug":"2018-travel-wish-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/2018-travel-wish-list\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Travel Wish List"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Where do you, our customers, want to travel most in 2018?<\/h2>\n<p>As the sun sets on 2017 and we roll wide-eyed into 2018 we are excited and buzzing with anticipation as we watch our customer\u2019s dreams come true. As we gear up for a busy year ahead full of travel including new destinations and unique experiences, we are thrilled to learn what&#8217;s on your 2018&nbsp;dream travel wish list.<\/p>\n<p>Drum roll\u2026The number one destination on the travel wish list goes to, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/japan\/\"><strong>Japan<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2951\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2951\" class=\"wp-image-2951 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial View of Mt. Fuji, Japan, travel wish list\" width=\"870\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-aerial.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-aerial-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-aerial-768x426.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2951\" class=\"wp-image-2951 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20870%20483%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Aerial View of Mt. Fuji, Japan, travel wish list\" width=\"870\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20870%20483%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-aerial.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-aerial-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-aerial-768x426.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-aerial.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-2951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aerial View of Mt. Fuji, Japan<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Our recent survey has revealed Japan as the number one destination of choice for 2018. A total of 33% of all people surveyed chose Japan as their dream destination for this year. With such a unique landscape from energetic cities to wondrous mountains to grand temples and shrines, there is a high demand for this beautiful country and all of the traditional and modern elements it has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, the survey revealed travellers dreamed of seeing the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/japan\/cherry-blossom-tours\/\">cherry blossoms<\/a>. As the sea of soft pink petals sweep over the landscape and radiate beauty and romance, there is truly no other place in the world and it\u2019s clear to see why this is so sought after.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2952\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2952\" class=\"wp-image-2952 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-cherry-blossom.jpg\" alt=\"Cherry blossoms, Japan, travel wish list\" width=\"870\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-cherry-blossom.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-cherry-blossom-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-cherry-blossom-768x426.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2952\" class=\"wp-image-2952 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20870%20483%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Cherry blossoms, Japan, travel wish list\" width=\"870\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20870%20483%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-cherry-blossom.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-cherry-blossom-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-cherry-blossom-768x426.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/japan-cherry-blossom.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-2952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cherry blossoms, Japan<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The next most dreamed about the destination, as discovered by our survey,&nbsp;is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/southeast-asia\/\">Southeast Asia<\/a> with 30% of those surveyed putting this at the top of their bucket list.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, many revealed Vietnam was their dream destination for 2018. The top two bucket list items were cruising the palm-lined canals, getting the glimpse of daily life on the Mekong Delta or cruising Halong Bay set in tranquil emerald green waters in amongst the karst peaks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2953\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2953\" class=\"wp-image-2953 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/vietnam-halong-bay.jpg\" alt=\"Halong Bay, Vietnam, travel wish list\" width=\"870\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/vietnam-halong-bay.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/vietnam-halong-bay-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/vietnam-halong-bay-768x426.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2953\" class=\"wp-image-2953 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20870%20483%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Halong Bay, Vietnam, travel wish list\" width=\"870\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20870%20483%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/vietnam-halong-bay.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/vietnam-halong-bay-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/vietnam-halong-bay-768x426.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/vietnam-halong-bay.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-2953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Halong Bay, Vietnam<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Of course, who could forget <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/china\/\">China<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Still a highly popular dream destination with 21% voting this as their ideal holiday destination this year. China is a destination that will not disappoint. It\u2019s rich culture, incredible sights and fabulous food engage all of your attention and enlighten you to a whole new world. Stunning attractions such as the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Warriors were voted as must-see bucket-list experiences.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2949\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2949\" class=\"wp-image-2949 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/china-great-wall.jpg\" alt=\"Great Wall, China, travel wish list\" width=\"870\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/china-great-wall.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/china-great-wall-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/china-great-wall-768x426.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2949\" class=\"wp-image-2949 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20870%20483%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Great Wall, China, travel wish list\" width=\"870\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20870%20483%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/china-great-wall.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/china-great-wall-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/china-great-wall-768x426.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/china-great-wall.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-2949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great Wall, China<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/india\/\">India<\/a> rounds out the top four with 14% dreaming to visit this inspiring country.<\/p>\n<p>Full of colour, chaos and stunning scenery this charming place will engulf you in magic! Explore the romance, positivity and overall buzz of the country. Jaipur \u2013 the pink city and Ranthambore National Park were the must-see picks for this buzzing country.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2950\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2950\" class=\"wp-image-2950 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/india-palace-winds.jpg\" alt=\"Palace of the Winds, India, travel wish list\" width=\"870\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/india-palace-winds.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/india-palace-winds-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/india-palace-winds-768x426.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2950\" class=\"wp-image-2950 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20870%20483%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Palace of the Winds, India, travel wish list\" width=\"870\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20870%20483%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/india-palace-winds.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/india-palace-winds-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/india-palace-winds-768x426.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/india-palace-winds.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-2950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Palace of the Winds, India<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where do you, our customers, want to travel most in 2018? 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