10 days anywhere in the world...

[X13]

If you could go on vacation in late June or early July for 10 days anywhere in the world where would it be?

No kids & no pets coming along.

Hunting and/or fishing can absolutely be involved in the trip but not the only thing that happens.

 

[Nick87]

I'm boring. Anywhere in the mountains with a bear tag and a fishing pole. Or on a Northwood lake with a fishing pole.

 

[geetar]

Hike to alpine lakes in the Rockies and camp and fish.

 

[NoWiser]

I’d be looking at opportunities in Alaska, if it were me.

 

[brymoore]

I did it this summer. Wife and I spent 14 days in the Alps. Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France.

It’s our best vacation together. It wasn’t a hunting trip which allowed us to spend more quality time as a couple. Although there are species available to hunt in the summer.

 

[Keep on]

Argentina and or Uraguay for duck hunting and dorado fishing along with sightseeing in Buenos Aires.

 

[belshawelk]

Alaska or New Zealand

 

[WildWill]

Australia hit the northern territories for some hunting and fishing for a week (those months are the dry season). Then fly down to Sydney for some sightseeing and maybe a bit more fishing.


That's a good time to hunt Africa but IMO not much to do except hunt or take photos.


Alaska is also worth the visit if you've never been. Amazing sights and great fishing. Not sure how much hunting you'd get done in june/july.

 

[Exhausted]

With the wife? Would be totally different answer depending.

With the wife would probably be somewhere in Europe. Without probably Alaska or New Zealand.

 

[IDiot]

Valdez AK in the warm sunshine is incredible. If you go for 10 days you might get a clear day or two RVing around AK would be a great vacation.
That or anywhere I haven't been before.

 

[LopeHunter]

Swiss Alps for natural beauty since you frame the window of travel as early summer. Can still be chilly up there in summer but a lot of hours from sunrise to sunset to explore. Second choice would be Greek Isles as will be warm enough to swim and lots of history to explore before the summer's peak crowds arrive. You will have moments of uncomfortableness and moments of amazement which is when I feel most alive.

If you want to hunt and fish then choose a place to go hunt and fish and the trip will be very comfortable for you but seems you have done a bit of hunting and fishing along the way and will have a lot more days afield down the road. When you reach the "no go" part of your life staying around the house, will you wish you squeezed in a few more days of fishing and hunting on top of the 1000s of days you did or perhaps recall that time up in the Alps or swimming at the Greek Isles?

Do not go looking for America overseas, though. Instead, embrace the things you encounter which are better than America and be tolerant of those things which are not better. Cherish what you find on your travels then, as return, cherish what you missed about America while were gone. An old person once told me that "these are the good old days" no matter how much makes them crappier than when he was my age. You just need to look for the good rather than lament what has been lost or became enshitified over recent years. I do that with how big game hunting has changed and adapt to the new "normal" as the "old way" is not coming back. Costs to apply and to then buy awarded tags will continue to outrun inflation. Non-residents will see their tag allotment be whittled down to placate the residents who will see their draw odds ever so slightly improve. And, so it goes. These. Are. The. Good. Old. Days.

Travel is the best education. Each of our grandchildren which complete two school years of a foreign language classes get to pick a country which uses that language for a trip with us the summer as graduate high school. The student which then becomes the teacher learns a second time. I feel that way when take someone hunting or fishing as a newbie and see as they see. I feel that way when traveling with younger family members to a city where have been before. I never quite unpack my suitcase as am optimistic I have at least one more grand adventure ahead of me.

Bonne chance!

 

[turbobrick]

I'd probably go back to Peru, see a couple of the same areas and add a few more. We only had a couple hours in Paracas, so this time I'd want to go out to the islands and see all the wildlife (seals, penguins, birds, etc). Adding some fishing to that part of the trip would be awesome. Plus drive out and see the Nazca lines and Huacachina from the ground rather than the air. There were a few spots in the Sacred Valley we didn't see like Pisac and Moray, and I'd like to go to Arequipa, Caraz, and Cajamarca.

 

[X13]

I appreciate the responses and thoughtful commentary. Keep them coming.

The two places we’ve enjoyed the most on previous big trips were Cape Town/Franshoek in South Africa and Big Island/Molokai in Hawaii. Both involved some hunting, local culture, interesting history, and plenty of outdoor activities.

 

[noharleyyet]

Late October in Aspen in a Suite at The Little Nell.

 

[Salmonchaser]

Early July, Alaska Penninsula. Go south on the Penninsula, Ugashik Narrows to lava creek, stay away from the streams in Katmai. Too many people.

 

[WildWill]

Scotland would also be a cool trip. Spend a day in Glasgow and a day in Edinburgh. If you’re a golf guy shoot up to ST Andrews for a day. I believe that's peak salmon and brown trout time so fishing could be fun. There's guide services that come with all the gear and many even serve great river side lunches with salmon usually predominant on the menu. But I'm not certain on the hunting that time of year.

 

[the nikster]

I think I have been to almost all of the suggestions. I am going to assume you are traveling as a couple so 9 nights in a tent on the north slope is out.
1. Greek Islands. Food is great. Folks are nice. Lots to see and do.
2. Road trip from London to Edinburgh. Mushy peas, fish and chips. Hadrians wall, some castle you can only drive to on low tide. Folks are nice.
3. Tallinn Estonia/Stockholm . Lots of old town vibe. Food is great. Lots of beer. Nice folks.
4. Trois islets Martinique. Scour the island for your favorite snorkeling spot. Food is good. Folks are friendly.
5. Rome. 10 days is not enough but a great start. Catacombs, The senate, expatriate cemetery. Folks are nice if you are paying.

 

[the nikster]

Scotland would also be a cool trip. Spend a day in Glasgow and a day in Edinburgh. If you’re a golf guy shoot up to ST Andrews for a day. I believe that's peak salmon and brown trout time so fishing could be fun. There's guide services that come with all the gear and many even serve great river side lunches with salmon usually predominant on the menu. But I'm not certain on the hunting that time of year.

If you shoot up to St Andrew’s be prepared to call in advance and make sure to give them a competitive handicap. Otherwise they won’t make room for you. But the area is fantastic even without a tee time.

 

[brockel]

I’m not the sight seeing type. I can’t just go sit somewhere and relax I’ve always got to be doing something. So Europe and beaches are a no go for me. I could spend a week fishing in Alaska

 

[ovis2]

I'll 2nd Brymoore's recommendation of the Swiss/Italian/French Alps. I won't essentially duplicate his pictures but spent a few days there this past summer. The continuous grandeur of the Alps is truly a sight to see. There are lots of available trekking opportunities via rail, bike or hike - your choice. Plus, you can drop into areas like Salzburg and nerd out on history (Einstein, Eagles Nest) and music (Mozart, Sound of Music).