These Are the Best Trips to Take in Your 30s for Every Type of Traveler

"To help narrow down your list of destinations, we worked with a few seasoned travel experts to identify the best trips to take in your 30s worldwide. Whether you're looking to geek out on a Lord of the Rings film locations tour in New Zealand, trek to the ancient ruins at Machu Picchu, or sample the Douro Valley's finest wines in Portugal, there's something for every type of travel style and budget."

""Japan is everybody's passion these days, particularly among thirtysomethings," says Lisa Lindblad, owner of Lisa Lindblad Travel Design. "It's expensive, but if they have disposable income, there is really something for everybody-food, design, clothes, and architecture." Andrea Malis, the former managing director of Camelback Odyssey Travel, agrees, adding that "Japan has a booming culinary scene beyond sushi and teppanyaki, which should not be missed. Add a fish market, whiskey, or sake tour, and your trip would be amazing.""

People in their 30s often have adult responsibility paired with disposable income, making that decade ideal for ambitious and memorable travel. Destination options range from cinematic tours in New Zealand and treks to Machu Picchu to wine tasting in Portugal and private island resorts for milestone celebrations. Japan attracts thirtysomethings for its food, design, fashion, architecture, ryokan stays, and efficient Shinkansen bullet trains. Culinary experiences in Japan extend beyond sushi to fish markets, whiskey, and sake tours. Many in this age group prioritize packing multiple experiences into shorter trips and are willing to spend for high-quality, varied itineraries.

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