#TeamAdventure: Top Places to Travel to in 2016
Get your passport stamped at these places this year!
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Where's Your Passport? - You are not getting any younger, so go ahead and indulge in discovering the world by giving yourself the gift of travel. Break out that passport and explore! By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Jamie Grill/Tetra Images/Corbis)
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Havana, Cuba - Thanks to POTUS, we can now make our way to this Spanish-speaking county for a week-long vacation in the sun. Enjoy the Afro-Cuban culture and arts, amazing beaches and the influences of activist Ernesto “Che” Guevara in Havana, the country’s capital.(Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Madrid - Honey, from the wine to tapas to the fellas, Madrid has so much to offer. We suggest visiting the Rastro, the weekly market, the Goya Museum and the Madrid Cathedral, the city’s largest and oldest church. Also, take in a flamenco performance and take an open bus tour to see the beauty of the capital of Spain. (Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
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Florence, Italy - There are so many places in Italy to visit, but Florence is one of the most beautiful. From Michelangelo's art to the tiny villages in Chianti to the most amazing pizza and pasta you have ever tasted. So pull up a glass of red wine straight from the vineyard and enjoy the sights. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
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Caye Caulker, Belize - This tiny town is only five miles long and 1.2 miles wide, but don’t let those perimeters stop you from having big fun on this Caribbean island. From the snorkeling, the lobster and the beaches, make this trip filled with rest and relaxation. You deserve it. (Photo: Detroit Free Pres/MCT /Landov)
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Toronto - Have you been to Drake’s hometown? If not, you’re seriously missing out. Definitely come in the summer for the Caribbean festival Caribana to celebrate island culture and people. But stay for the bustling culture, museums and amazing nightlife and food. (Photo: Xinhua /Landov)
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Bangkok - Also called the “Venice of the East,” Bangkok is filled with amazing places to sightsee like Siam Square, and party at like Soi Cowboy (which was founded by an African-American man in the 1970s) and eat the country's amazing cuisine. The best time to visit this city is late October through February, when the city is the coolest and the driest. (Photo: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
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Marrakesh, Morocco - One of the most diverse countries in Africa, Morocco has a lot to offer in terms of culture and fun. From the beauty of the Koutoubia mosque, to the countless markets at the Souk and the mosaic graves of the Saadian Tombs, you have plenty of sights to get in. Whatever you do, do not leave without some amazing jewelry and tapestry. (Photo: Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
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Bahia, Brazil - While many folks live for Rio, this northeastern part of Brazil is worth a trip. It’s great for those who want to vacation on a tropical beach or a vast desert, because it has both. Bahia, also called "the land of happiness,” is also known for its rich Afro-Brazilian culture. (Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Durban, South Africa - This South African staple, greatly influenced by African and Indian cultures, has become a top vacation spot since apartheid ended. Whatever you do, the Golden Mile is one place you have to see when you go — this long stretch offers up beaches, shops, sites and piers. Also visit the KwaMuhle Museum, a place that celebrates the Black migration and anti-apartheid heroes. Oh, and the nightlife is to die for. (Photo: RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP/Getty Images)
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - This luxury Middle East stop is becoming increasingly popular among African-Americans as of late. Enjoy the beautiful mosques, architecture, shops and deserts. And while it’s more relaxed than other places, it’s important to keep in mind the culture and their dress code of dressing modestly. Translation: Booty shorts and tank tops are not allowed. (Photo: Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)