Booking.com: Where to Travel Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofin. Photo source: Booking.com.

Online travel platform, Booking.com, recently published a travel guide that matched data on the most popular, traveler-recommended destinations with the typical characteristics of the zodiac signs.

The company’s experts were inspired by this year’s extreme planetary retrogade season, where, according to astrology, seven planets have or will spin backwards in their orbit,  presenting windows of time that force people to slow down and review and refine difficult matters in their lives.

According to Booking.com, over three quarters (78 percent) of global travelers have reported their motivation to travel is to boost their mood (research commissioned by Booking.com and independently conducted among a sample of 42,513 respondents across 33 markets during January and February 2023).

“Don’t get caught unprepared by these planetary power outages, let the stars determine the perfect getaway to help sail through 2023,” says Booking.com.

In order to assist travelers with their 2023 getaway choices within this astrological chaos, researchers matched each zodiac sign with the “perfect destination to help them ride out the retrograde rollercoaster.”

Aries: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

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Aries are known for their adventurous spirit and love of the outdoors. San Pedro de Atacama is the perfect destination for this fiery sign, with its scenery and endless activities. Aries can go hiking, biking, sandboarding, and even stargazing at the Alma Observatory.

Taurus: Orlando, Florida

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Tauruses love luxury and comfort but are also known for being stubborn but it’s important to go with the flow with multiple planets in retrograde – and what better way than embracing thrilling rollercoaster rides in Orlando? This city is home to some of the world’s most popular theme parks, as well as a variety of fine dining restaurants and upscale resorts. Taureans can spend their days exploring the parks and their nights enjoying the city’s vibrant nightlife.

Gemini: London, United Kingdom

London.

Geminis are social butterflies who love to learn new things. London is the perfect destination for this curious sign, with its rich history, vibrant culture, and endless attractions. Geminis can visit museums, art galleries, historical landmarks, and world-class restaurants.

Cancer: Bangkok, Thailand

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Cancers are homebodies who love spending time with their loved ones but their communication abilities may be hindered this retrograde season, so a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway will do them wonders. Bangkok is the perfect destination for this nurturing sign, with its friendly people and delicious food. Cancers can visit temples, markets, and floating markets, and enjoy a relaxing massage at one of the city’s many spas.

Leo: Cairns, Australia

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Leos are adventurous and love to be the center of attention. Cairns is the perfect destination for this bold sign, with its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and Great Barrier Reef. Leos can go skydiving, snorkeling, diving, and exploring the reef.

Virgo: Tokyo, Japan

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Virgos are detail-oriented and appreciate the finer things in life. Tokyo is the perfect destination for this discerning sign, with its ancient temples, gardens, and traditional Japanese cuisine. Virgo’s practical and precise nature will also love the city’s advanced technology and high-speed trains which provide energy-efficient transportation for tourists and locals alike

Libra: Portofino, Italy

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Libras are romantic and appreciate beauty. Portofino is the perfect destination for this sign, with its pastel-colored buildings, super-yachts harbored in the port and high-end boutiques. Libras can explore the village on a Portofino Tour with Pesto Cooking Class & Lunch that offers travelers a boat ride along the Italian Riviera and the chance to flex their cookery skills.

Scorpio: Berlin, Germany

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Relationships may be in flux for Scorpios this year especially with their partners, so a last-minute trip away could be the perfect medicine to reconnect or take time out to reflect. Germany’s dynamic capital of Berlin with its eclectic culture, storied history, vibrant street art and pockets of underground nightlife is an ideal destination for deep and mysterious Scorpio.

Sagittarius: Lhasa, Tibet, China

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Work could be on the rocks this year until the retrogrades reverse so now is an ideal time to escape on vacation and breathe through any anxiety. There’s no better place to switch off than the city of Lhasa, a destination renowned for its high mountains, stunning lakes and  Buddhist monasteries. Sagittarians need a blend of cultural excitement and soul-enriching recharge time, and Lhasa is sure to deliver.

Capricorn: Queenstown, New Zealand

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This retrograde season might leave Capricorns feeling lonely so an action-packed adventure vacation will help keep them distracted. Queenstown, hailed as the ‘adventure capital of the world,’ will provide just the setting hardworking and driven Capricorns need to fully enter out-of-office mode. Its wealth of action includes bungee jumping, paragliding and skydiving.

Aquarius: Bac Ha, Vietnam

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This retrograde season, Aquarians might need to call upon their power as peacemakers to help loved ones at home going through issues. For some well-deserved time out, independent and easygoing Aquarius will relish an off-the-beaten-track destination where they can pave their own path, like Bac Ha, a sleepy rural district in Northern Vietnam, home to the Flower Hmong people.

Pisces: Lisbon, Portugal

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Lisbon has something special to offer those with a passion for the arts, which is why this destination is perfectly suited to imaginative Pisces searching for enriching experiences. Its thriving arts scene offers Pisces the opportunity to bounce from one artistic corner to another, featuring some of the finest collections in the world.