While there are dozens of global cocktail bars worth hopping on a plane to experience, there are a few that take things to a whole other level. <\/span><\/p>\n While journeying in Asia or South America (whether you’ve got a free night\/day on a Flash Pack trip or not) be sure to stop by these amazing cocktail bars, many of which use local ingredients and offer a chance to meet new people while on the road. <\/span><\/p>\n Enjoy a drink or two, but keep the memories forever. <\/span><\/p>\n Star Bar Ginza, Tokyo<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n One of Tokyo\u2019s most acclaimed cocktail bars can be found at the bottom of a hidden set of stairs in Ginza, the city\u2019s posh shopping district. <\/span><\/p>\n Japanese cocktail bars are known for their careful attention to detail and Star Bar Ginza does this to an extreme. The ice, in particular, is perfectly carved and insanely clear, a perfect match to each classic cocktail on the menu. <\/span><\/p>\n Be prepared to pay a cover charge to enter, but it\u2019s worth it once you\u2019re situated inside the dark, intimate bar sipping the most perfect old fashioned you\u2019ll ever encounter.<\/span><\/p>\n Check it out<\/a><\/p>\n Charles H, Seoul<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Descend into a secret door at the Four Seasons in Seoul to uncover Charles H, a relatively new cocktail spot that evokes vintage New York. <\/span><\/p>\n The menu is based off the travels of American writer Charles H. Baker, with each drink transporting you to a far-off locale with its balanced, exotic flavors. <\/span><\/p>\n Try the Manhattan flight, which displays three small versions of the whiskey classic, or snap a photo of the highly-Instagrammable Zombie. <\/span><\/p>\n T<\/span>he menu also includes food, making it ideal for an evening out while in the South Korean city.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n Read more: The wellbeing benefits of sex and travel<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n American Bar, London<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The American Bar is London\u2019s oldest and most storied cocktail bar, serving up a menu of innovative classics that changes every year. <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s where drinks like the Moonwalk and the Hanky Panky first originated and there\u2019s even a vintage Sazerac that will cost you whopping \u00a35,000. <\/span><\/p>\n Be sure to arrive early to grab one of the four bar seats where you can have a view of the action. The bartenders will even let guests who ask nicely come behind the historic bar top to snap a photo.<\/span><\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n ICEBAR,<\/span> Stockholm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n No Scandinavian journey is complete without a visit to ICEBAR, the world\u2019s first permanent ice bar, which is constructed with actual frozen snow. <\/span><\/p>\n The drinks are themed, with the current menu offering a take on the concept of \u201cBifrost\u201d (as in Viking mythology), and each cocktail is served in a glass also made from ice. <\/span><\/p>\n Be sure to make a reservation in advance, especially if you want to indulge in the dinner and drinks package. It\u2019s open throughout the year, although a summertime visit might be more to your liking to escape the heat. <\/span><\/p>\n And don\u2019t worry: ICEBAR provides a coat and gloves to keep you warm during your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n See it here<\/a><\/p>\n Read more: Freedom and flexibility: why more companies are letting people take time off to travel<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Dead Rabbit, NYC<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Twice named the World\u2019s Best Bar, Dead Rabbit can be discovered on the southern tip of Manhattan. <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s actually two bars, one a more casual Irish pub and the other a high-end cocktail bar that prides itself on its whiskey selection. <\/span><\/p>\n The downstairs Taproom is recommended for those who want to sip a few pints, while the upstairs Parlour should be enjoyed with a cocktail or two. <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s a great way to see a part of New York City you might otherwise miss.<\/span><\/p>\n Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n Room #9, Santiago<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Venture inside Chile\u2019s first speakeasy, Room #9, while exploring the South American country. <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s located on the terrace of the Tinto Boutique Hotel, with a sparkling view of Santiago, and the bar is best enjoyed when you make a booking ahead of time. <\/span><\/p>\n The drinks are innovative and fun (and easy to drink for hours), and you\u2019ll feel part of the local culture inside this intimate space.<\/span><\/p>\n Take a look<\/a><\/p>\n Read more: The life-changing freedom of being single in your 40s<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Baxter Inn, Sydney<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n While exploring Sydney, one of Australia\u2019s most vibrant cities, be sure to make a late-night stop by the Baxter Inn.<\/span><\/p>\n The dimly-lit bar, which is styled as an underground speakeasy, can be found just off a main road in the Central Business District and stays open until 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday. <\/span><\/p>\n Baxter Inn doesn\u2019t take bookings, so show up early to ensure one of the corner tables (especially since you\u2019ve traveled so far to be here). <\/span><\/p>\n The menu is massive, focusing primarily on whiskey and those who covet a glass of Glenfiddich 12-year-old or a rare Japanese whiskey will be right at home. <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s the sort of place you can post up for hours \u2013 and it\u2019s recommended that you do.<\/span><\/p>\n See for yourself<\/a><\/p>\n Subsix, Maldives<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Drinking in an underwater bar is an extreme bucket list achievement for serious drinkers (or even casual drinkers) and travelers can sip a cocktail under the sea at Subsix in the Maldives. <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s also a restaurant, but you\u2019re here for the drinks, as well as the Underwater Glow Party, which takes place Wednesday and Saturday nights after 9 p.m. <\/span><\/p>\n Try one of the menu\u2019s original cocktails, which include a selection of alcohol-free versions for those choosing not to imbibe.<\/span><\/p>\n Indulge your curiosity<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Challenge yourself in Chile<\/strong><\/p>\n From the white-water rapids of Petrohue River to the vast starry skies of the Atacama Desert, this endlessly diverse country is unmissable.<\/p>\n Check it out here<\/a><\/p>\n Journey to the heart of Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n Bathe in warm mountain springs, sea-kayak around a watery shrine and feast on the most exquisite local cuisine.<\/p>\nAsia<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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