People already travel a lot, the difference now is to travel well. It’s not just about visiting places, but about getting to know the people who live in those places. It’s not about accumulating visited monuments; it’s much more fulfilling to understand what they represent, to connect with the people who see them every day.
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Traveling wisely means being bold, letting the trip have its own identity, be alive, develop when you set foot in the destination, when you mingle, ask questions, also respect, understand, give yourself to what you see and to those you see, to how they live. That is the spirit behind the Real Deal Days campaign by the airline KLM, which invites you to take advantage of good fares to organize unforgettable vacations in destinations with a lot of personality.
Cape Town, very recent history and breathtaking natural spaces
From 622 euros round trip
Cape Town is located at the foot of Table Mountain, from where you can see the Cape of Good Hope. A few kilometers away, you can visit Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, places known for their vineyards. Cape Town allows you to approach Robben Island by boat, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 of the 27 years he spent in prison. You can also visit the Slave Lodge museum, where you learn about the history of slavery in South Africa. Camps Bay beach allows you to take a swim with the 12 Apostles mountain range in the background; and at Boulders Beach, you can see penguins frolicking. These plans and more can be found in KLM’s travel guide.
Beijing, entering the imperial era of China
From 686 euros round trip
On the outskirts of China’s capital is the famous Great Wall, a 21,000-kilometer military defense built by several Chinese dynasties over 2,000 years. Beijing, a city of emperors and palaces, also has ultra-modern shopping centers and the futuristic Olympic park. The Forbidden City, located on the edge of Tiananmen Square, is one of the most important vestiges of China’s imperial era. Golden lions, red walls, and typical Chinese roofs make up its decoration. And Chinese cuisine, seemingly familiar, but Beijing is a perfect place to get to know it deeply.
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Lima, world-class gastronomy and a historic center to explore on foot
From 852 euros round trip
Ceviche is eaten at midday, when the fish is freshest. Many restaurants don’t even open at night to guarantee this. The center of Peru’s capital is known by walking. The Main Square, with its large fountain in the middle. The Metropolitan Cathedral, Renaissance style with Baroque and Neoclassical additions. The Church of San Francisco, in yellow tones. And the beautiful wooden balconies that adorn most of the houses in the old town. At night, the Magic Water Circuit is recommended, a show with light and color games in the fountains. Once in Lima, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to fly to Cusco and then travel by road to the famous Inca city of Machu Picchu, built in the mid-15th century.
New York, how to be part of a well-known movie
From 531 euros round trip
New York can be enjoyed without planning anything, without visiting anything specific, just by being there. The setting of movies and series, it also has many iconic places. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the 9/11 Memorial and its museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET), or the Statue of Liberty. If you cross the Brooklyn Bridge, you reach the Williamsburg neighborhood, where you can see how other communities live. The first time you visit, it’s essential to go to Times Square or Central Park. And if the stay is long, it’s worth going to Philadelphia (an hour and a half by train) or even Washington DC (three hours).