{"id":4269,"date":"2020-01-07T17:21:38","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T22:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/?p=4269"},"modified":"2025-07-31T09:34:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:34:25","slug":"top-destinations-to-check-off-your-bucket-list-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/discover\/top-destinations-to-check-off-your-bucket-list-in-2020","title":{"rendered":"Top Destinations to Check Off your Bucket List in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a new year which means plenty of new opportunities to create unforgettable vacation memories in some of the most incredible destinations. Below we have highlighted 4 beautiful destinations that you will definitely want to check off your travel bucket list in 2020!<\/span><\/p>\n

Maldives<\/b><\/h2>\n

A small island nation in South Asia, the Maldives is a bucket list destination for many travelers due to the infinite amount of beautiful beaches combined with picture perfect turquoise waters and world class snorkeling.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t forget to pack your camera on this trip, because you\u2019ll want to undoubtedly snap photos of\u00a0 the beautiful scenery and underwater world. The clear, warm waters of the Maldives makes for some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world as the richness and variety of coral walls, caves and schools of tropical fish is extraordinary. If you prefer to stay above water, we recommend island hoping to some of the 200+ islands in the Maldives and checking out the golden and white sand beaches that attract so many to this beautiful corner of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kick your vacay up a notch and stay in a super luxurious <\/span>(and not to mention Instagram worthy) <\/span><\/i>over-water bungalow with Rental Escapes in 2020 for the ultimate Maldives escape and have all your friends, family and followers envy you for years to come!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Browse our villa rentals in the <\/span>Maldives<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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St Barts<\/b><\/h2>\n

A small exclusive french island in the Caribbean, Saint Barthelemy<\/span> (commonly known as St Barts) <\/span><\/i>combines the sophistication of St Tropez with the laid back lifestyle of the Caribbean.<\/span><\/p>\n

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St Barts is known for its white-sand beaches, designer shops, culinary diversity and as a relaxing retreat for the rich and famous. You might even spot one of your favourite superstars at Nikki Beach, a luxurious restaurant and beach club nestled on the magnificent beach of Saint-Jean and known as the playground of choice for the world\u2019s most well-known celebrities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This exclusive island offers an incredible amount of luxury villa rentals for vacationing; with over 70% of the accommodations on the island being villas, there\u2019s no reason as to why you shouldn\u2019t treat yourself to vacation in luxurious style and comfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Browse our villa rentals in <\/span>St. Barts.\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Greece<\/b><\/h2>\n

A historically important country composed of thousands of islands <\/span>(227 of which are inhabited) <\/span><\/i>\u00a0in the Mediterranean, Greece offers a vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, wonderful cuisine, passionate music, ancient history and endless coastlines.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A trip to the Greek Islands is on most, if not all, travelers bucket lists. Each island offers a different vibe and things to visit, so selecting which islands to include in your getaway can be tricky. The islands are divided into 6 main groups plus stand-alone, Crete. It is easier to travel within a group of islands as multiple ferries and hydrofoil options exist; traveling between groups of islands is possible, but more complicated as it requires air travel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mykonos and Santorini are in the Cyclades and are quite easy to travel between. Mykonos arguably has the best nightlife in all of Greece as well as some of the best restaurants and several stunning beaches. Santorini on the other hand is an essential island to visit <\/span>(picture the white houses and blue domed roofs from just about every article or movie about Greece)<\/span><\/i> as it has some of the finest wineries and offers dreamy sunsets like no other, overlooking the volcano. Lastly, there are also amazing beaches you can explore in Santorini that have black, red, white or other varieties of sand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Browse all our villas in <\/span>Greece<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Costa Rica<\/b><\/h2>\n

Costa Rica is a relatively large country in Central America that offers something for every type of traveler. It is best known for its sustainable tourism, lush landscapes, friendly locals, farm to table food and outdoor adventures. Sustainability is very important in Costa Rica with over 30% of the land being under conservation measurements and 99% of their electricity being generated by renewable energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The country has an array of environmental attractions including volcanoes, cloud forests, river valleys, hot springs, waterfalls and beaches. It is one of the most biodiverse and naturally beautiful places in the world; countless species and plants thrive here. These natural attractions make a variety of outdoor adventures possible like whitewater rafting, zip lining, kayaking, hiking, surfing, birdwatching and so much more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Explore this diverse destination from the comfort of a luxurious villa! <\/span><\/p>\n

Browse all our villa rentals in <\/span>Costa Rica.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a new year which means plenty of new opportunities to create unforgettable vacation memories in some of the most incredible destinations. Below we have highlighted 4 beautiful destinations that you will definitely want to check off your travel bucket list in 2020! Maldives A small island nation in South Asia, the Maldives is a bucket list destination for many…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":4298,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5,31],"tags":[43,253,44,114,54,223,85,255,118,42,254,110,23],"class_list":["post-4269","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-discover","category-destinations","tag-beach","tag-bucket-list","tag-caribbean","tag-costa-rica","tag-greece","tag-luxury","tag-luxury-villas","tag-maldives","tag-mykonos","tag-rental-escapes","tag-santorini","tag-st-barts","tag-villas-2"],"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"rank_math_seo":{"title":"Top Destinations to Check Off your Bucket List in 2020","description":"Wondering where to travel? Discover the top destinations to check off your bucket list in 2020 and start planning your unforgettable trip!","focus_keyword":"Travel Destinations Bucket List 2020","robots":["index"],"canonical_url":"","og_title":"","og_description":"","og_image":"","twitter_title":"","twitter_description":""},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7.jpg?fit=940%2C412&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4ERqr-16R","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4269","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4269"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4269\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4297,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4269\/revisions\/4297"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4269"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4269"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentalescapes.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4269"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}