The arrival of vaccines – and expanded eligibility – means our pie-in-the-sky travel dreams are starting to sound like something that might actually come true in the near future. May be?

We are at least able to think again about the list of desired vacation destinations without shouting: “Too early! Too early! ”When Travel + Leisure’s list of top travel destinations for 2021 was first published, it might as well have included Mars and the equally feasible forest moon of Endor.

Now Astoria, Oregon – # 2 destination of 50 in the US – doesn’t sound that far-fetched. On the one hand, the location by the sea for “The Goonies” is passable. Alaska, at the top, not so much.

That is why we have compiled the travel magazine’s list of the top 10 travel destinations with tips for each travel destination. (For the full list, see www.travelandleisure.com.)

1 Astoria, Oregon

Expect loads of seafood and goonies this city from the Victorian erawhich overlooks the mighty Columbia River, just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean. (Road trip – Astoria is a 12.5 hour drive from the Bay Area.)

2 Big sky, Montana

These Alpine section of the Rocky Mountains offers uncrowded skiing in winter and fly fishing in summer – and it’s an hour from the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

3 Grand Staircase-Escalante, Utah

The camp of the Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase is located on a canyon rim plateau with its own slot canyon and a view over the Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. (Courtesy Under Canvas)

This national monument offers deep gorges, rugged rock formations and many outdoor recreational opportunities. Camping? Under canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase has just opened its safari-style glamping accommodations, which include en-suite bathrooms, restaurants and an adventure concierge.

4 Las Vegas, Nevada

You do not go to Las Vegas for the wild and wildlife. You go for the wild life – casinos, shows, chic restaurants, and lots of glamor.

5 Lopez Island, Washington

Escape to this island in Puget Sound For a vacation full of bike rides, hikes and foodie adventure just a ferry ride from the mainland.

6 Los Angeles

The angel features great dining, beach action, and some incredible museums, including the upcoming Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

7 Palm Springs

When you get tired Palm SpringsJoshua Tree, with its swaying palm trees, lively nightlife, icy cocktails and mid-century mod swimming pools, is close by.

8 Santa Fe, New Mexico

It’s not surprising that the arts are even more attractive than wilderness hiking and horseback riding here. Santa Fe is a UNESCO City of Crafts and Folk Art.

9 Sonoma

New wineries, restaurants and hotels – including the new ones Healdsburg Assembly – Set this Wine country star on the big list.

10 Tucson, Arizona

Boutique hotels, outdoor recreation, and Saguaro National Park all draw visitors together Desert city.

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