Star Sign Travel: 7 Top Leo Vacation Destinations

Leos live for warm weather. So there’s no better place for lions and lionesses to bask than the US state of Arizona, the only place on earth that enjoys more than 4,000 hours of sunshine every year. Not only home to the Grand Canyon National Park, undoubtedly one of America’s most famous natural attractions, Arizona also boasts the dazzling desert city of Phoenix; the spectacular driving route of the Apache Trail; and the mesmerizing Antelope Canyon in Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park.

There’s a good reason that Leos are represented by an animal known as the King of the Jungle. Leos emit a regal aura and, because of this, people often look to them for leadership. So there’s no better place for them to indulge their royal side than Vienna. Top picks in the “Capital of Palaces” include the UNESCO-listed Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn), designed to compete with the opulence of Versailles, and the Hofburg Imperial Palace (Hofburg Wien), conveniently located inside Vienna’s historic center, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Insider tip: Both palaces can get extremely busy, so book your tickets in advance.

Roll out the red carpet, because Leos love glitz, glamour, and the finer things in life. That’s why these lavish lions will be drawn to the magical island of Bali, renowned for its white-sand beaches, swanky beach clubs, and sunset cocktail bars. Use super-chic Seminyak—known for its yoga studios, bougie brunch spots, and tranquil spas—as a base for getting the perfect pictures in places such as Tanah Lot Temple and the UNESCO-listed Jatiluwih Rice Terraces.

One of Leo's most recognizable traits is vivacity, which means drama runs through their veins. So, where better to experience the dramatic than Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the world’s most famous playwright? Drawing millions of Shakespeare devotees each year, the quaint, medieval town of Stratford-upon-Avon gives visitors a chance to delve deeper into the life and work of the Bard. Try a tour led by a trained thespian before catching a Shakespearian comedy, tragedy, or history at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Born to be wild, Leos have a nature that can’t be tamed. So there are few places they feel more at home than immersed in nature. Brazil, Home to more than 60% of the world’s green lung, boasts the largest part of the Amazon Rainforest. Typically departing from Manaus, multi-day tours of the Amazon tend to include fishing for piranhas; night hikes that reveal alligators; swimming in the waters of the mighty Presidente Figueiredo's Sanctuary Waterfall (Cachoeira Santuário); and visits to indigenous tribes.

Naturally energetic, Leos have an insatiable appetite for adventure. Combine that with their courageous nature and love of performance, and you’ll find that many Leos love participating in adrenaline-fueled activities. One of Asia’s adventure capitals, the island of Cebu offers several white-knuckle experiences for daredevil Leo travelers. These activities include swimming with giant whale sharks in Oslob and hurtling down natural water slides during a canyoneering tour of Kawasan Falls.

Out of all the astrological signs, Leo is the one most associated with romance. Governed by their hearts and emotions, Leos have a penchant for all things romantic. Enter Santorini, a Greek island that consistently tops lists of the world’s most romantic places. With whitewashed buildings topped by blue domes that appear to tumble into the turquoise Aegean Sea, sun-baked Santorini is a dream destination for Leos, who will also love the island’s red-sand beaches and hot springs that recall the island’s volcanic inception.