New York City, New York

With a chorus of honking cars, bright flashing lights, and pedestrians shouting, “Hey! I’m walking ‘ere!” — The Big Apple!  I can’t think of a more perfect place for all you brash, bold, and beautiful Aries.

It’s a city full of emotion, passion, and spirit. It’s a city where all are welcomed, celebrated, and no one backs down from a challenge.

Breeze through Greenwich to admire the old, American-style brownstones, and stop into the famous Bleecker Street Pizza to snag one of the best Nonna Maria slices in the city! Not a fan of pizza? No problem. New York is home to some of the best and most diverse food in the world. If you can think of it — I guarantee you, someone in New York sells it. 

Don’t forget to saunter down to Broadway to see the impassioned actors pour out their hearts on stage. You can score some great tickets by entering the lotteries or snagging day-of rush tickets on the TodayTix app or at the box office. From jovial musical spectacles like The Lion King and Wicked to intense or comedic plays about the hot-button topics of today like POTUS and The Minutes — there’s something on stage for everyone, but especially for someone who thrives in the heat and passion like you. 

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

I can think of no better place for our hot-headed, thrill-seeking Aries than a real-life volcano, complete with molten lava! Yes, you read that right.  Located on the big island of Hawaii, Volcanoes National Park encompasses the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes — Kīlauea and Mauna Loa — and, if you time your trip right, you can hike to see an active lava flow pouring into the ocean, creating new land in real time.

Now, this adventure is not for the faint of heart. While the National Park Service has done their best to ensure a safe experience for visitors, you have to be mindful that this is lava and active volcanoes we’re talking about here. It’s dangerous! You have to walk carefully and stay behind the established viewing point.

That being said, you’re an Aries! You live for danger, and the thrill of walking alongside a steaming, toxic lava flow is just too good to pass up, right?!

While Hawaii is a great tourist destination, remember that the island is home to many, and you should be respectful of their culture.  Don’t forget to pay homage to the Hawaiian volcano goddess, Madame Pele. It is said she walks in human form as an older, frail-seeming woman to test your treatment of others — so, be extra gracious and kind.

Also, be sure to check the eruption status on the volcanoes HERE before you go! The National Park Service does a great job of staying up to date on the latest viewing status, so you can know exactly when the best time to go is and what you’ll see when you get there.

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari, South Africa

Aries, a safari combines your love of wild, untamable nature with the thrill of seeing your favorite animals in their natural environment!

Stretching a whopping 96,000 hectares (over 237,220 acres), Hluhluwe-Imfolozi is Africa’s oldest game reserve.  Because poaching is such a huge problem in Africa, these reserves work to conserve endangered species. A lot of African safaris can also be very unethical, allowing tourists to come in physical contact with the animals (especially babies) or keeping them trapped in small environments filled with pedestrian traffic.

But at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, they pride themselves on protecting the Africa Big 5 — Lions, Leopards, African Bush Elephants, Black Rhinos, and African Buffalo — along with many other African species, like wild dogs. Their safaris allow you to view these animals on the animal’s terms (not yours) so you aren’t disturbing their habitats.

You are merely an observer, watching these breathtaking creatures go about their daily lives with a backdrop of the African wilderness. Each safari is led by a passionate guide to ensure both you and the animals stay safe on your journey. Also, all the park fees from your trip contribute directly to conservation and anti-poaching efforts!

They offer a variety of packages ranging from a simple half-day safari, to a full night, boat with night drive safari experience, to a two week Cape Town and safari tour package. Check out their website HERE to find the best safari for you, and enjoy yourself on your whirlwind African adventure!