Michael Jordan shares his 5 favourite holiday destinations

Michael Jordan a.k.a Air Jordan is considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all times. Born in New York, he led his team - the Chicago Bulls - to 6 National Basketball Association (NBA) Championships. He led the U.S. basketball team to Olympic gold medals in 1984 in Los Angeles and in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. Jordan was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) five times (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998) and was also named Defensive Player of the Year in 1988. An talented shooter, passer and defender, Jordan earned the nickname “Air Jordan” because of his outstanding leaping ability and acrobatic maneuvers, and his popularity reached heights few athletes (or celebrities of any sort) have known. He has earned millions of dollars from endorsements, most notably for his Air Jordan basketball shoes.

Michael had a wonderful time with his wife and other family members on a luxurious vacation in Los Cabos in Mexico. One of Mexico's premier holiday destination, Los Cabos, is home to some of the world's most luxurious hotels and resorts, amazing spas, multi-cuisine restaurants, expansive golf courses and a wide range of water sports. Michael hired a yacht for a ride in the sea of Cortez to check out the rock formations of El Raco from up close, while enjoying the scenic views of the ocean and the sunset. The family has an enjoyable time paddle boarding, snorkelling and water skiing. One can see living coral reefers, sunbathing sea lions, schools of fish, and exotic marine life while swimming in Cabo San Lucas’s turquoise waters. A dream destination for beach lovers, the resort town of Cabo San Lucas has an incredible nightlife with a vast array of resorts, cafes, pubs and night clubs for an scintillating experience.

Michael Jordan went for a yacht holiday cruising the seas around Halkidiki in northern Greece. The basketball legend had earlier visited Greece for his honeymoon with his wife Yvette Prieto on the islands of Mykonos. Michael is a big fan of the Mediterranean cost and Greece is one of the best ways to experience its beauty. The island of Mykonos is popular for its high end resorts and restaurants, picturesque beaches and an array of high end clubs. The island offers an incredible nightlife as well as a wide array of water-sports activities. Wine lovers can visit a local farm to get a taste of local Greek wines with other delicacies. There are a wide variety of catamaran cruises from Mykonos that take you on an idyllic ride across the Mediterranean; exploring isolated islands, beaches and the incredible views of the panorama. If you enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Mykonos.

Jordan has visited Croatia many times, as a player and a tourist. His last trip as a tourist was in 2021 when he visited the Western waterfront of Split for a holiday on a yacht. One of the most beautiful countries in Europe, Croatia is blessed with an incredible landscape and scenic countryside. One can take a boat or raft ride down the Cetina River to get a taste of its incredible scenery. Croatia is also blessed with gorgeous islands all around it, and one can hire a sailboat or yacht to explore them. Another must visit place to visit in Croatia is the Plitvice National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of 16 beautiful turquoise lakes, over 90 waterfalls, and plenty of hiking trails and panoramic views. One may also take a trip to the Krka National Park. Located an hour and a half inland from Split, Krka National Park is known for its waterfalls, acres of Greenland, scenic lakes, and boardwalks for scenic hikes through the park.

Europe is a preferred destination for Michael Jordan and he has vacationed in many places across the continent. Italy is one of his favourite destinations in Europe, a place where he loves to visit in the summers. A country with a glorious cultural background and history, Italy is home to iconic monuments such as the Leaning tower of Pisa, Pantheon, Valley of the Temples, the Colosseum, St. Marks Basilica & many more. Italy is also home to exotic beaches and resort towns, and its North West coast in Liguria, called the ‘Italian Riviera’, is a huge draw for tourists & celebrities. Picturesque seaside villages, panoramic views, the vast Mediterranean Sea and the gorgeous beaches make this land a tourism haven. The city of Venice is another major tourism hotspot in Italy. This unique historic city is built around canals and waterways and there are no roads, so boats are the only way to get around. An exotically romantic destination, Venice is a must visit on your trip to Italy.

Michael has visited London multiple times, one of his most popular visits was for the inauguration of Nike town as a part of his endorsement contract with Nike. One of his favourite European cities, London is the financial and cultural capital of Europe. The city is home to iconic medieval monuments, palaces and churches. London is a melting pot of cultures and you can meet people from all across the World living here. One can get a bird’s eye view of the city by taking a ride on the London Eye, a massive observation wheel located on the banks of the Thames river. Built for a staggering $ 70 Million, it is the largest visited attraction in the whole of Europe. The views are simply out of the World and on a clear day, one can see as far as the Windsor castle from the top, which is 20 miles away. London offers a phenomenal nightlife and there is simply no dearth of pubs, clubs and restaurants across the city for one to have a fantastic time. Soho and South Bank are amongst its most popular nightlife hubs.