Do 'Blue Zones' hold the key to future travel, lifestyle and longevity?

Italy’s Sardinia is one of the destinations that have been identified as a Blue Zone. — Photos: Pixabay

What constitutes a perfect holiday? Clearly, there are vastly divergent views on this. Pundits and peripatetics have long struggled with this conundrum, never quite finding a satisfying answer.

The Chinese, Japanese, Australians, Indians, Americans and Europeans all travel with different expectations. For example, Europeans chase the sun; Indians detest the heat and favour mad monsoon binges. Some crave delicacy in food to intrigue the palate while others need head-exploding chillies and spice. Dreams are different, country to country. When it comes to romance, one shoe will never fit all.