Once in a lifetime: The world is big and there is a lot to discover on our planet. It's experiences like this and experiences on a trip that remain stored as memories for a lifetime - we went in search of the top travel to dos that are definitely too exciting to miss. It's time to dream!

So close to heaven: Rooftop yoga in New York

Yoga on the edge! Above the sky, below New York City - "Edge" offers the ultimate yoga experience. And with this view, the sporting aspect is guaranteed to fade into the background: "Be with yourself" is the credo here, and above the rooftops of what is probably the most colourful city in the world at over 300 metres.

Further information and booking at: www.edgenyc.com

Like in the movies: A ride on the Orient Express

Once in a lifetime a ride on the famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: The rolling legend is one of the most famous trains in the world and has been since 1883. On board: a luxury never seen before at that time and the novel combination of travelling and sleeping. In the 1920s and 1930s, more and more aristocrats, film stars and celebrities discovered the extraordinary amenities of the unique train. Even today, the royal blue and gold carriages enchant with their historic charm of elegant art deco interiors, sparkling crystal and polished wood. For once, feel part of the grandiose setting of "Murder on the Orient Express" and feast your way through the excellent menu - on a train that still makes history today. Attentive cabin stewards look after guests, who can board in Berlin, for example, and travel via Paris to London. The route can also be booked in the opposite direction.

Bookable for example via: www.railtours.at 

High Life: A Helicopter Flight over the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is in itself one of the most spectacular hotspots in the world. From above, the natural rock formations are a real highlight: it is around 450 kilometres long, up to 1,800 metres deep and 26 kilometres wide at its widest point. The North Rim and South Rim of the canyon fall within the National Park area. Papillon Helicopters offers a special tour: You book a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon, combined with a landing down in the canyon, a champagne picnic and a boat tour, including pick-up at the hotel and drop-off in Las Vegas.

Further information and booking at: www.papillon.com 

Nordic Romanticism: Northern Lights in Lapland

A classic that should not be missing on any bucket list! In the "dark season" from the beginning of September to the end of April, you can enjoy a spectacular natural spectacle in the far north, which also exudes a touch of romance. Very few countries and places in the world offer the opportunity to catch a glimpse of this breathtaking phenomenon. Almost everywhere in Finnish Lapland you can marvel at the aurora borealis 200 nights a year. 

Editor's tip: Octola Lodge in Lapland. Further information and booking under: https://www.falstaff.at/travel/artikel/octola-finnisch-lappland/

Jungle adventure: Overnight stay in a Boeing 727 on Costa Rica

Feeling like Robinson Crusoe? Amidst the treetops of the Costa Rican jungle sits a red Boeing 727 - probably one of the most unusual luxury hotel suites in the world. With a fantastic view over the paradisiacal bay of the Manuel Antonio National Park, you can experience very special nights here on the southwest coast. The Boeing from 1965 is a special piece of the past and was in service for South African Airways in its first life. Rediscovered and revived by the American Allan Templeton, it has found a new purpose on a 15 meter high plateau: The Costa Rica-based hotelier and architect transported the Boeing in five pieces to the jungle, where he converted it into a luxury suite next to his Costa Verde hotel complex.

Further information and booking at: www.costaverde.com

Spend the night on the open sea in the most romantic resort in the world

The new 5-star InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is a magical place in the middle of the Indian Ocean! This ultimate luxury hotel not only attracts stars & celebrities from all over the world, it is already considered the most exclusive resort in the Indian Ocean! Island Life Deluxe: In Raa Atoll, enjoy luxurious island life in private luxury villas. The lagoon enchants with its turquoise blue clear water, dreamlike white sandy beach and an incredibly diverse flora and fauna. Fine dining at the highest level is promised by 4 excellent restaurants. Among them is "The Lighthouse" - passionately run by Joseph Nagy and Joaquín Soler Ruscalleda (formerly of the Spanish 3-star Michelin restaurant El Bulli). Also discover the manta ray sanctuary and many other sea creatures on unforgettable snorkelling and diving trips.

Further information and booking at: https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/de/de/maamunagau-island/mlemm/hoteldetail

Wildlife: Breakfast with giraffes in Nairobi

The Giraffe Manor is located in the Langata suburb of Nairobi and is known for the colorful Rothschild giraffes that walk around the property. Probably the most extraordinary breakfast in the world awaits here: this boutique hotel is one of the icons of Kenya's luxury hotels - you don't need an alarm clock here, because you are woken up by animal visitors. The Rothschild giraffe is one of the rarest animals in the world: only a few specimens still live in the savannahs of East Africa - 40 years ago there were only 130. 

Further information and booking at: https://www.thesafaricollection.com/properties/giraffe-manor/

For Beach Lovers: The whitest beach in the world in Australia

Australia is also high on the bucket list of many #travellers. If you make it to the island, you should definitely visit "Whitehaven Beach" - a dream beach like something out of a picture book stretches here on the uninhabited and central island of Whitsunday Island. The six-kilometer-long White Beach is a masterpiece of Mother Nature, which consists almost one hundred percent of quartz - hence the incredibly white color.

Further information and booking at: www.hamiltonisland.com

Adrenaline kick: snorkeling with sharks on Belize

At the second largest coral reef on earth, you can prove your courage on Belize: The crystal clear water offers a wonderful view of sea fans, finger corals and numerous fish species, nurse sharks and stingrays provide the ultimate adrenaline kick - you will probably never get this close to these amazing creatures again. A speedboat takes you to the paradisiacal atoll, which is also a real insider tip for passionate water sports enthusiasts.

Bookable for example via:  www.getyourguide.at

A night in a luxury tree house in the Cape Town Forest

An overnight stay in the Treehouse "Paarman" is certainly an unforgettable experience. A modern interpretation of the jungle, it nestles perfectly into the natural surroundings and is a retreat in a class of its own. An incredible panoramic view over the green of the forests combined with luxurious design makes the stay in the detached treehouse perfect.

Picture credits: Edge NYC, pixabay.com, rawpixel.com, Giraffe Manor, Costa Verde, Octola Lodge, Helen Cathcart, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, Adam Letch, Mickey Hoyle