7 of the Best Places To Travel if You’re a Leo

It'll come as no surprise that Leos—ruled by the Sun—live for warm weather. The US state of Arizona is the only place on Earth that enjoys more than 4,000 hours of sunshine every year. You’ll find the desert city of Phoenix dazzling, with nearby high-end shopping in Scottsdale Fashion Square. Unleash your inner adventurer on the Apache Trail or the sandstone cliffs of Antelope Canyon in Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park, or snap the perfect selfie among sweeping landscapes in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Arizona is also home to Grand Canyon National Park, undoubtedly one of America’s most famous natural attractions.

Roll out the red carpet, you lavish lions. There’s no better place to indulge your showy side than Vienna, nicknamed the Capital of the Palaces. Top picks 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 World Heritage Site. The palaces can get extremely busy, so be sure to book your tickets in advance.

There’s a good reason that Leos are represented by a wild cat known as the King of the Jungle. People often look to you for leadership—Leos are royal, after all. That’s why you’ll be drawn to the majestic island of Bali, renowned for its ornate temples and palaces as well as white-sand beaches, swanky beach clubs, and sunset cocktail bars. Use super-chic Seminyak—characterized by 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 you sparkle on stage. Explore the quaint medieval town of Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of the world’s most famous playwright, which draws Shakespeare devotees in the millions. Delve deeper into the life and work of the Bard on a guided tour, before catching a Shakespearian comedy or tragedy at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Stroll through Shakespeare's Houses & Gardens then combine castles with the Cotswolds on a day trip.

Leos have a nature that can’t be tamed—so there are few places you feel more at home than immersed in nature. Home to more than 60 percent of the world’s green lung, Brazil 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, and swimming in the waters of the mighty Presidente Figueiredo's Sanctuary Waterfall (Cachoeira Santuário).

Combine Leo’s naturally energetic self-confidence with a love of performance and showing courage, and you’ll find yourself participating in adrenaline-fueled activities that won’t subdue your fiery tendencies. One of Asia’s adventure capitals, the island of Cebu offers some white-knuckle experiences, such as diving from ledges and hurtling down natural water slides during a canyoneering tour of Kawasan Falls. For something a bit more tame, go swimming among whale sharks, another (perhaps gentler) giant of the wild kingdom.

Out of all the astrological signs, the Leo horoscope is the one most associated with romance. Leos are said to be governed by their hearts and emotions, which explains their penchant for romance. Step in, Santorini, a Greek island that consistently tops lists of the world’s most romantic places: whitewashed buildings adorned by blue domes appear to tumble into the turquoise Aegean Sea. As a fire-sign Leos will love the red-sand beaches and hot springs that pay homage to the island’s volcanic inception.