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10 Bucket-List Trips for Best Friends of Any Age

Lindsay Cohn

By Lindsay Cohn

Published Oct 4, 2022

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The bond between best friends is like nothing else. So it makes sense that you and your PIC would be on the same page for vacation, too. A BFF who’s always down to pack a bag and jet off somewhere awesome? Well, that’s the best kind of bestie. Whether you’re more into a chill seaside getaway or up-all-night antics weekend rampages.

Ready to plan your next escape or need some inspo for a future trip? Bookmark these bucket-list destinations—from party islands and game reserves to wine country towns and culture-rich cities—that are perfect for dynamic duos. 

10 Trips for Dynamic Duos at a Glance

  • Best for Wine Tasting: Bordeaux, France
  • Best for Free Spirits: Careyes, Mexico
  • Best for Foodies: Osaka, Japan
  • Best for Partiers: Mykonos, Greece
  • Best for Wildlife Viewing: South Africa
  • Best for the Ultimate Beach Bums: Maldives
  • Best for Spa Lovers: Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Best Adventure: Trans Bhutan Trail
  • Best City Break: New York City, New York
  • Best Desert Oasis: Joshua Tree National Park, California
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    Lindsay Cohn

    Freelance PureWow Editor

    Lindsay Cohn is a travel writer and serial trip planner who has visited 46 countries across six continents (and counting). When not globetrotting, she’s most likely either doing yoga, chasing around her toddler or booking flights somewhere. 

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