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- RAINBOW MOUNTAINS: CHINA. First on our list are the stunning rainbow mountains of North West China. Located within the Zhangye Danxia Geopark in Gansu province, these geological formations are composed of colourful layers of sandstone and minerals and are over 24 million years old.
- HUACHINA DESERT OASIS: PERU. Think a holiday in the desert would be hot, boring and absolutely the last option on your list? Hopefully you will change your mind when visiting the Huachina desert oasis in southwestern Peru.
- ENCHANTED HINUATAN RIVER: PHILLIPHINES. This remarkable river lies just outside of the town of Hinuatan Surigao del Sur (on the east side of Mindanao in the Philippines).
- ISOLA BELLA GARDENS AND PALACE: ITALY. Isola Bella is a stunningly beautiful island located in northern Italy (one of the Borromean Islands that make up Lake Maggiore).
- Côn Đảo, Vietnam. The Vietnamese island of Phú Quốc might be considered a mini Phuket, but those looking to get far off the beaten path head to Côn Đảo, a little-known archipelago off Vietnam's southeastern coast.
- Gili Trawangan, Indonesia. Searching for the Bali of, say, 1970? Head to Gili Trawangan, a tiny island near Lombok dotted with laidback cafés, surf schools, and dive centers.
- Pico, Portugal. When Columbus made his world-changing expedition, Pico, part of the Azores, was considered a last outpost before you, well, fell off the earth — and the island still feels almost as remote as it did in 1492.
- Sandön, Sweden. There's a reason Swedish crime writers Stieg Larsson and Viveca Sten chose Sandön — aka Sandhamn — as a setting for their thrillers: The island is covered in a forest of moss and pine trees, and light fog dependably shrouds the windblown beaches.
- The Iceberg Nest on Quirpon Island. One of the best-hidden gems in Canada is The Iceberg Nest, located on Quirpon Island in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- The Parc Omega in Quebec. Located just an hour away from Ottawa, Parc Omega is one of Canada's lesser known gems. This park offers a unique opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural habitat, with guided day tours and night safaris available.
- Sambro Island, situated in Nova Scotia. One of Canada's most scenic spots is Sambro Island, located in Nova Scotia. Situated off the coast of Halifax, the island appeals to tourists and locals, but doesn't see a lot of traffic.
- Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Inuvik, Northwest Territories, is a hidden gem of Canada. It offers incredible experiences for both first-time and seasoned travelers to the area.
Apr 26, 2018 · Some of the world's best places to visit feature pristine beaches, untouched forests, impressive architecture, and natural wonders. From the Americas to Europe to Asia and around the globe, there is always somewhere new to discover.
Apr 4, 2023 · While the world is increasingly shrinking, and it may seem like there is really no place left to get away from it all, there are still some places that are off the beaten path, sometimes very far off that path, that offer the chance to truly escape, while also enjoying some of the most breathtaking scenery on earth.
Jun 19, 2019 · From remote islands to unexplored deserts and jungles teeming with wildlife, this glorious planet is constantly at the ready with new untapped secret getaway destinations to make even the most ...