2020 Valentines Travel Experiences That Will Change Your Life

By PATRICK JARAMOGI

Kampala, Uganda |SHIFTMEDIA| From savouring the sight of endangered species, to allowing your body, mind, and soul to relax, to broaden your horizons (and skills) there is always a good reason to get away – and if you can’t think of one, read on as we round up the trips that may change your life… These are just some of the breathtaking and fascinating trips that One Touch Safaris Uganda has in store for you in 2020. Remember it is just some three days to Go

1: Three Day Valentines Getaway

This valentine’s day (FEB 14), there should be no compromises and limitations with your lover or companion because you will have a sure plan. A well-planned trip will make traveling in twos a less daunting experience, but rather empowering; offering you a greater bonding experience with the love of your life. Along with a beautiful opportunity to build lasting memories as you discover the world together.

Where? The One Touch Safaris Three Day Valentine Getaway has been organized for Malakai Kome Islands, Sese Islands in Kalangala, Jinja, Entebbe and Weavers Nest. While taking the cool breeze of the lake, the couple will be entitled to beach transfers, Hotel with Breakfast in bed, lunch, and dinner, Wine, Massage, Nature walks, photography and canoe rides.

 

The couples traveling to Malakai in Kome will part with USD 460 (Shs1.7m), those heading to Sese will pay $310 (Shs1.2m), Jinja $528 (shs1.9m), Entebbe $354 (Shs1.3m) and Weavers Nest $427 (shs1.5m).
Take our advice: “Valentine’s day is still some days ahead, you can still make it by depositing early to book space and pay in installments,” says Josiah Mwanje, the Destination Manager.

Valentine in Dubai
Our best friends don’t necessarily make our best travel companions – it can be more fun and less fractious to join like-minded travelers in Dubai if you so wish instead. So sign up for a small-group trip, especially one with a clear focus. Sharing a particular interest or goal – whether that’s a physical challenge or a shared love of music – will help you and your new travel-mates bond. You may even make new friends for life.

Where? As we kick- start 2020, start thinking of trips to all corners of the globe; they’re especially useful for taking the hassle out of travel to remote or bureaucratic destinations. With $1130 (Per Person), you will be treated to 5 Day/4 Nights fun at the Ramada Plaza, have a half-day guided sightseeing of Dubai by bus, have 4*4 desert safari in a Land Cruiser followed by a BBQ Dinner, as well as a Marina Dhow Cruise with Buffet.
Couples will also as included in the package visit the Under Water zoo in Dubai, visit the Dubai Mall as well as witness the Fountain lake show. This package comes along with return air tickets, as well as single-entry tourist visas to UAE.

Whether you’re on a walk, dive, drive or safari, everything feels di¬fferent when the lights go out. Your senses become more alert, familiar objects feel alien, di¬fferent animals come out to play and you get a new perspective. It can also be a little bit scary – but it’s no bad thing to spook yourself while in Dubai.

Celebrate Easter in Dubai

Valentine’s Day may be a rather short holiday, but the long Easter Weekend (9th– 17th April) shouldn’t be missed out. A five-day trip provides a fantastic dose of otherness. So just imagine how much better it might be to go for longer: a week or perhaps a month!
Extended traveling doesn’t just mean covering more ground, it provokes an all-round attitude shift. You can ultimately move more slowly and take more detours; you also evade boredom. Eventually, though, you will start to forget the stresses of home and sink into a different mindset. It’s the ultimate freedom.

Where? This Easter Package that goes for $1097 (shs4m) per person comes with return air ticket, visa accommodation, desert tours, Marina Dhow Cruise as well as a BBQ Buffet Dinner. You will be accommodated at the prestigious Nihal Hotel Deira (Double $1097, single $1235), Fortune Pearl Deira (Double $1129, Single $1299), or at the IBIS Deira City Center (Double$1159, Single $1359). The costs for sleeping at the Fortune Grand Hotel Deira goes for $1169 for double and $1320 for singles while the Grand Excelsiors Deira goes for $1161 for double occupancy and $1283 for single.

Leaving your comfort zone is how you learn and grow – you’ll be surprised what you’re capable of. Travel encourages such boundary-pushing and can build confidence. Embrace it!
Nothing opens your mind, broadens your horizons and revives your body and soul quite like travel. Exposure to new sites, societies and experiences is formative in the best of ways, we believe, so do it as often as you can.

 

Forgo buying designer shoes and fancy meals and save for trips instead – when you look back years later, you’ll surely have far fonder memories of your time spent abroad than of a half-forgotten pair of Gucci brogues.