Plan to fly the skies or hit the road and explore the world next year? You’re far from alone, as worldwide travel has, undoubtedly, been on the rise and will only continue to be. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, travel and tourism grew 3.9 percent in 2018; and according to Booking.com, “2020 will be a year of travel exploration like never before, fueled by technology as well as a growing sense of responsibility and deeper connection with the people and places we visit.” Even Pinterest’s 2020 trends report lists responsible, eco-conscious travel as one of its biggest predicted trends, with travelers much more cognizant of their environmental impact and embracing cleaner methods of transportation. And to help you decide exactly where you should travel to in 2020, we turned to astrology expert Narayana Montúfar, senior astrologer at Astrology.com and Horoscope.com, who revealed that, for the most part, we’re all in for quite the year.
“2020 is set to be a life-changing year for many signs,” says Montúfar, who added that Libras, Cancers, and Tauruses will see the biggest changes next year, while Aquariuses are in for a year “full of surprises.” Capricorns can expect a “major new version” of themselves to be on the rise, and as for Pisces? Well, Pisces should expect an “exciting and expansive year.”
Ahead, take a look at exactly where you should travel to based on your zodiac sign, why you should travel there, and how you’ll benefit from the trip — all in Montúfar’s own words.
Aries: Peru
Why Peru: “With Mars — your planetary ruler — in your sign for the second half of the year, you will have more energy than you will know what to do with,” Montúfar says. “Channeling it the right way will be the theme for you in 2020, making this the perfect year to go on an adventurous trekking expedition to Peru.”
What you’ll get out of the trip: “For you, next year’s big lesson will be to learn how to go with the flow—something you will find easy to do while immersing yourself in this historic, colonial, and archeological destination,” Montúfar says.
Taurus: African Safari
Why an African safari: “Changes have been the name of the game for you since Uranus first entered your sign in 2018 and then 2019. This experience deepens even more in 2020, offering you a rare opportunity to rediscovering your own self-worth and what really makes you tick. An African safari is the ideal destination for you in 2020,” Montúfar says.
What you’ll get out of the trip: “By getting you completely out of your comfort zone, this trip will really put in perspective your place in the world, as well as getting you in touch with your deepest, wildest desires.”
Gemini: Bali
Why Bali: “It’s time to sign up for a lesson in the school of life, Gemini!” Montúfar says. “With Venus — goddess of love and desire — retrograding in your sign, you are in for an interesting summer ahead of you!”
What you’ll get out of the trip: “Self-discovery and inner growth will be on the menu, and booking a trip to Bali would get you an A on your first test. Not the spiritual kind? Think again, Gemini, because by the time Venus is done with you, you will realize how much you have grown and learned not only in love but also in many other areas of your life.”
Cancer: Sydney
Why Sydney: “Big changes are on the horizon, Cancer. With lunar and solar eclipses in your sign as well as a huge focus on cardinal pal Capricorn affecting your sign during the entire year, you are ready for something completely new. Sydney is your go-to destination in 2020,” Montúfar says.
What you’ll get out of the trip: “Featuring world-class beaches as well as a thriving food and art scene, this fascinating city will only show how bright your future can be. When you look up, even the stars above you will look different…”
Leo: Mexico City
Why Mexico City: “With sexy and tireless Mars spending an unusual amount of time in fiery pal Aries, you are ready to shine brighter than ever before — except for this year, it will be with a different audience. Up-and-coming Mexico City is your best traveling bet in 2020.”
What you’ll get out of the trip: “With such a rad art community, exquisite cuisine, and all-night club scene, you will be surrounded and admired by friendly, sophisticated ‘mexicanos’ in no time,” Montúfar says.
Virgo: Madrid
Why Madrid: “How happy are you, Virgo?” Montúfar asks. “We get it, you are humble and modest, but if answering his question hasn’t been a theme for you yet, it will certainly be in the year ahead. And traveling to Madrid (preferably solo) might help you dive into this profound, complicated theme.”
What you’ll get out of the trip: “Full of culture, creativity, and superb architecture, this underrated and highly unexplored gem is sure to teach you how putting yourself first is actually kind of awesome.”
Libra: Sedona
Why Sedona: “2020 is set to be a life-changing year for many signs, but mostly for you, Libra. Next year’s intense focus in cardinal sign pal Capricorn might bring repressed emotions to the surface—and this time, they are not going to be easy to hide,” Montúfar says.
What you’ll get out of the trip: “Processing them as you embark on a quiet, transformative journey in Sedona’s healing desert will guarantee you make the most of next year’s rare and powerful transits.”
Scorpio: Adriatic Sea
Why Adriatic Sea: “Manifest, manifest, manifest! That’s your theme for 2020, dear Scorpio,” Montúfar says. “With both of your planetary rulers — Mars and Pluto — as protagonists of major astral configurations in 2020, you are about to learn how to use the power of your mind to materialize what you want.”
What you’ll get out of the trip: “By putting you in touch with your element, water, kayaking in the mystical waters of the Adriatic Sea off Croatia and Montenegro will help you crystallize some of your most treasured dreams.”
Sagittarius: Cambodia
Why Cambodia: “The year ahead is a time to get serious, Sag! As your magnanimous ruler, Jupiter, spends most of the year in ambitious, hard-working Capricorn, you attract the most luck when you focus your energy on building something long-lasting and for the greater good,” Montúfar says.
What you’ll get out of the trip: “Traveling to Cambodia on a volunteering trip will help you reconcile your sign’s natural wanderlust with the Goat’s no non-sense, get-down-to-business influence.”
Capricorn: New Zealand
Why New Zealand: “A major new version of you is on the rise, and 2020 will be about aligning yourself with your true potential,” Montúfar says.
What you’ll get out of the trip: “Plan to go RV camping around New Zealand with some of your VIPs. Because one thing’s for sure, Cap, as you make your way to the top during the year ahead, you will slowly but surely realize that you will not be able to this alone — you will need the support of those who love you the most.”
Aquarius: Kyoto
Why Kyoto: “The year ahead is going to be full of surprises for you, Aquarius. With three major and rare planetary transits in Capricorn testing your sign’s greatest qualities, you would be smart to get a jump-start on this energy and book a trip to Kyoto, Japan,” Montúfar says.
What you’ll get out of the trip: “Wandering in awe around the extraordinary Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces, and gardens, you will get an idea on how the structure and framework for your new life need to look.”
Pisces: Bagan, Myanmar
Why Myanmar: “For you, dreamy Pisces, an exciting and expansive year is on the horizon. By forming a harmonious angle to your sun, benevolent Jupiter will ask you to get real about your values as well as building a community that resonates with who you are becoming,” Montúfar says.
What you’ll get out of the trip: “A spiritual quest in Bagan, Myanmar will allow you to see life from a brand-new perspective as you get lost around the ancient temples and immerse yourself in their mystical archeology, architecture, and history.”
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