TRAVELERS 'CHOICE AWARD is the most important tourist rating of the year, compiled by TripAdvisor.com - the largest travel service in the world. The winners were selected using an algorithm that took into account millions of reviews and ratings from Internet users on thousands of attractions, hotels and restaurants around the world over the past 12 months. Want to know which cities have won? See the top 25 best travel destinations in the world.
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1. Marrakech in Morocco was ranked # 1 on TripAdvisor.com's Best Travel Destinations list. "A stunning, vibrant old market in the city center" is the most attractive place in the city, according to portal users. (Photo: CNN). 
2. Siem Reap in Cambodia is number 2 in the ranking of the best places to travel. Tourists are especially delighted with the sunrise over the Angkor Wat temple, because it is not for nothing that it is considered one of the seven new wonders of the world. (Photo: CNN). 
3. Istanbul in Turkey is a city full of contrasts. A trip to Istanbul is a fantastic journey through different eras, styles, religions, tastes and aromas. (Photo: CNN). 
4. Hanoi in Vietnam. Users call it a lively, interesting and chaotic city, in the best sense of the word. (Photo: CNN) 
5. "Beautiful and charming" Czech Prague... Here, on every corner, you can stumble upon "strange shops", which will pleasantly surprise you. (Photo: CNN). 
6. “Eclectic” London is a mixture of lifestyles, people and history. (Photo: CNN). 
7. Rome, Italy. "Such a huge piece of history in one city." (Photo: CNN) 
8. Buenos Aires, Argentina. "Cool, trendy, absolutely delightful city." (Photo: CNN). 
9. Paris, France. Nowhere in the world can you find such an amazing atmosphere as Montmartre, a beautiful and colorful area with its small shops, art galleries and charming cafes. (Photo: CNN). 
10. Cape Town, South Africa. One of the main attractions of Cape Town is the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, about which users write only admirable reviews. (Photo: CNN). 
11. New York, USA. According to TripAdvisor.com users, the city's top must-see attraction is Times Square. (Photo: CNN). 
12. Zermatt, Switzerland. "Once you get to the top of the Matterhorn Glacier, you will feel like you are standing on the roof of the world." (Photo: CNN) 
13. Barcelona, Spain. “In some parts of this city you will feel like you have traveled back in time ... 500 years into the past!”. (Photo: CNN). 
14. Gorem, Turkey. "This is the most unusual and surreal landscape in the world!" (Photo: CNN). 
15. Ubud, Indonesia. This is the best place for those who love SPA: massage, acupuncture, reflexology, aromatherapy - here you can try absolutely everything. (Photo: CNN) 
16. Cuzco, Peru. “This is a wonderful city with charming cobbled streets, very hospitable people and good restaurants". (Photo: CNN). 
17. St. Petersburg, Russia. One of its main attractions is St. Isaac's Cathedral, which offers a breathtaking view of the entire city. And the beauty of the interior of the cathedral gives tourists "goosebumps!" In the photo: Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on Blood. (Photo: CNN). 
18. Bangkok, Thailand. Khao San Street is "the heart and soul of Bangkok, the best destination for all travelers, with its lively streets and bars at every turn." (Photo: CNN). 
19. Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu is primarily a city of Buddhist temples, unique monuments worth visiting. (Photo: CNN). 
20. Athens, Greece. The visiting card of this city is the "breathtaking" Acropolis. (Photo: CNN) 
21. Budapest, the capital of Hungary, has been called the “Queen of the Danube” by Internet users. (Photo: CNN). 
22. Queenstown ( New Zealand) Is the best place for lovers of sports and stunning nature. (Photo: CNN). 
23. Hong Kong (China) is a one of a kind city characteristic feature which are floating restaurants serving delicious dim sum (Chinese dumplings). (Photo: CNN). 
24. Dubai (UAE) - a cosmopolitan oasis with futuristic cityscapes that overlooks the Arabian Desert. (Photo: CNN). 
25. Sydney (Australia) - a city that will appeal to both history and modernity lovers. The city's trademark is the Sydney Opera House, which looks like a sailing ship peacefully floating in the harbor. (Photo: CNN).
Leave the bustling metropolises with gray winter days and plunge into a world of bliss in a tropical paradise - what could be more attractive than a trip to exotic countries the world. You will surely be overwhelmed by unusual flora and fauna, unfamiliar and interesting traditions of the natives, mystical traces of antiquity.
Such a vacation will be filled with vivid, unforgettable impressions, it will definitely add spice to your life. Any corner of our planet can surprise with its uniqueness. Picturesque places and open spaces will conquer with their uniqueness and primitiveness.
Two types of rest
All exotic holiday destinations can be divided into two categories. The first includes states that are interesting to everyone that nature itself has created miraculously: its extraordinary landscapes, majestic mountains, sandy seas or proud, mighty waterfalls. The second category is countries with non-standard traditions, a variety of cultures and all kinds of folk customs. Everything that has been created by mankind over the centuries and distinguishes peoples and countries from each other.
Unlimited possibilities of modern resorts
Traveling to exotic countries, you will plunge into a completely different reality, and locals They will hospitably meet and accommodate their guests in modern comfortable hotels. Rest is possible for all tastes: it can be a day excursion to local attractions. You might be better off just soaking up the sun on the white sandy beaches. Fans of outdoor activities will touch ancient civilizations and take part in mysterious rituals. Thrill-seekers can spend their time rafting, surfing or diving.
You can choose tasting tours, take part in collecting tea, and then comprehend the mystery of tea drinking. Fishing enthusiasts can book a master class from local fishermen or join in the preparation of cane rum. These are just a few of the possibilities that you can try when traveling to exotic countries.
Choosing a tour is a very difficult task, because you want to visit the most amazing country, with exclusive attractions. On the one hand, the forest jungle beckons, on the other, it is interesting to learn all the subtleties of the civilization of the East.
Holidays in Palau
If you have a desire to get in touch with tropical nature, look at and sunbathe under the Pacific sun, then your Palau vacation will be the most spectacular.
The exotic country of Palau is located in Pacific and consists of underwater peaks. Guests can see with their own eyes the extraordinary underwater world, which includes about one and a half thousand species of fish, seven hundred species of coral, all kinds of mollusks and marine mammals. It is in Palau that rare species of animals live, for example, manatees. In the green jungle monkeys are in charge, the huge number of birds and insects is especially surprising. But the main feature of the islands is the absence of poisonous animals, so the rest will not only be wonderful, but also absolutely safe.
An exotic country attracts tourists with its reserves, adventurers are attracted by legends about sunken ships. Interesting and mysterious sights of Palau are located under water: Ngemelis Wall, Big Drop, Siis Tannel and Chandelier Cave underwater caves.
Palau - truly paradise for a romantic trip for newlyweds and the best place for a family vacation.
Legendary Japan
An exotic country that almost everyone dreams of visiting is Japan. with traditions that have been honored for centuries. You can appreciate the originality and development of the Eastern civilization only by visiting it. The beauty of Japan is revealed at any time of the year; the natural landscape has not left anyone indifferent. Thousands of guests come to the famous sakura blossom to see the extraordinary miracle.
This state combines modern cities and provincial villages with picturesque landscapes. Japan is famous for its second millennium.
In this country you can taste not only national cuisine, but also dishes of all nations of the world, made in the manner of talented Japanese chefs. Only in this country, extreme lovers can tickle their nerves and try a dish from which only selected masters can properly cook.
Mysterious Peru
An extraordinary journey in the footsteps ancient civilization the Inca represents the exotic country of Peru. It is filled with the mysterious heritage of a prehistoric state. Even the most skeptical tourists will be surprised by the monoliths in the Peruvian temple, the ancient instruments for astronomical research, and the giant drawings do not generally strike on the spot with their incomprehensible origin.
Also in Peru there are ancient cities with mysterious buildings. Tourists are attracted by virgin jungle forests, in this country is located Do not leave indifferent a visit to the extraordinary Lake Titicaca.
Gourmets will be amazed by the varied cuisine that has absorbed the best sources of culinary experience from other countries. It is worth noting that Peruvian cuisine is listed in the Guinness Book of Records, so any dish in Peru is a culinary masterpiece.
Dream vacation
The most exotic countries will help make your vacation unforgettable and exclusive. After the trip, you will walk under the impression for a long time, review photos and plan your next trip to some distant exotic civilization.
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How to spend your next vacation? If the standard beach vacation bored, the buffet no longer boggles the imagination, and Turkey and Egypt do not seem much more exotic than resorts the Black Sea coast, you can always take a chance and abandon the standard tourist routes. We have carefully selected 5 truly unusual and impressive locations. Some of them will not be easy to get to, but believe me, the long journey is worth it.
How to spend your next vacation? If the standard beach holiday is boring, the buffet is no longer amazing, and Turkey and Egypt do not seem much more exotic than the resorts of the Black Sea coast, you can always take the risk and abandon the standard tourist routes. We have carefully selected 5 for real unusual and impressive places... Some of them will not be easy to get to, but believe me, the long journey is worth it.
1. Valley of Geysers in Iceland
A trip to Iceland is no longer uncommon and exotic. But a real fountain of impressions, literally and figuratively, promises to be presented by the unique Haukardalur Valley, also known as the Valley of Geysers.
Of course, something similar can be seen and in other regions of the world, including in Kamchatka. But in honor of the famous Geysir, who throws jets of water at a height of 60-70 meters several times a day, absolutely all the geysers of the world were named.
There are also smaller geysers in the Valley. For example, Strokkur works almost like a clock, firing steam and hot water to a height of 20-30 meters every 10 minutes. Here, without going anywhere, you can admire the sky-blue Lake Blaisey and spend an unforgettable time at beautiful waterfall Gullfoss, translated into Russian - "golden waterfall".
How to get there
There are no direct flights to Iceland from Russia. The most convenient way to fly to Reykjavik is with a transfer in Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen or in London... According to the service Skyscanner, a ticket from Moscow will cost 24-30 thousand rubles.
Regular buses run to the valley from the Icelandic capital, you can also book an excursion or rent a car for a day or two. But the most interesting thing will be hitchhiking - in Iceland it is absolutely safe and very fun.
2. Socotra Island - the pearl of Yemen
This fabulous island located in the Northwest Indian Ocean, due to its unusual location and complete isolation from other lands, is distinguished by completely unique species of flora and fauna, many of which are not found anywhere else.
Surreal, one might say, alien landscapes will make even the most imperturbable person turn into a crazy amateur photographer, taking pictures of every leaf, bush and tree.
Although it is very dry and warm here, nature is striking in its diversity: spreading trees, the trunks of which bend at the most incredible angles, unusual flowers, fantastic shrubs, in which you can see the rarest birds and small animals. By the way, from Sanskrit, the name Socotra is translated as the Island of Happiness, and indeed, each traveler who came here, at least for a short while, will feel absolutely happy.
How to get there
Flights from Moscow to Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, are operated by a variety of carriers, including Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Qatar. The flight will cost about 18-30 thousand rubles with a transfer in Istanbul, Dubai, Doha or Sharjah. You can fly to the island itself using the services of Yemeni air carriers, the ticket will cost another $ 100-150.
3. Lake Peyto in Canada
Lake Peyto is considered the most beautiful lake in Canada, and Canada is a "country of lakes", tiny and great, flat and mountainous, there are countless of them.
The loud title is fully justified: such pure water of incredible turquoise color, perhaps, is not found anywhere else in the world. The fact is that the glaciers feeding the lake contain the so-called "mountain glacial flour", which gives the water a mesmerizing blue hue.
The surrounding landscape will not disappoint either: the majestic Rocky Mountains admire the lake, and the luxurious evergreen forests of Banff National Park protect this natural treasure.
How to get there
Closest to the lake international Airport is located in the city of Calgary, the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. You can only fly to Calgary from Russia with transfers, and therefore there is a lot of room for planning: a transfer can be done in Europe, USA or already in Canada itself. It is most convenient to choose the best route with the help of aggregate air ticket search engines.
The commune of Riomaggiore and the Ice Canyon in Greenland
4. Municipality of Riomaggiore, Italy
This tiny Italian village of less than 2,000 inhabitants is world famous for its postcard views, colorful cliff houses and incredibly romantic atmosphere.
From the neighboring town of Manarola to Riomaggiore, there is the so-called Via dell'Amore, a picturesque path laid in the rocks. Many lovers come here to hang a symbolic amulet lock.
Despite the fact that in general there is nothing to do in Riomaggiore for a long time, there are no museums and historical monuments (this goodness is in abundance in other Italian cities), but at least once it is definitely worth coming here: there are amazingly beautiful sunsets and sunrises, delicious homemade wine and a small cozy beach, which seems to be created for talking about love.
How to get there
Mountain paths and paths from neighboring villages, which are located in national park Cinque Terre in the province of La Spezia. The easiest way is to take the regional train from Genoa to Rome, which stops in many towns in the Cinque Terra.
5. Ice Canyon in Greenland
Most big Island on Earth is rich in unique ice formations, the largest of which is the Ice Canyon, which reaches a depth of 45 meters.
Majestic snow-white boulders as high as a multi-storey building frame the purest blue river, along which large fragments of ice float leisurely.
If you're lucky, you can see white bears, polar wolves and reindeer, and in the water, seals and walruses chilling. Those who venture to descend into the very heart of the winter kingdom will be rewarded with a view of mesmerizing ice caves, in which the sky is replaced by bizarre "clouds" of dark blue ice.
How to get there
Travel will not be fast and cheap. First you need to get to Copenhagen, which will cost in the range from 7 to 25 thousand rubles. Already from the Danish capital, Air Greenland operates regular flights to Kanjerlassuak and Narsarsuaq. To the northernmost canyon in the world, you will need to ride dog sleds, which is an amazing adventure in itself.
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Our planet is beautiful, and in it you can find the best vacation spots for yourself. You can travel to popular tourist destinations, or you can choose places where you will not meet a large crowd of tourists.
Here are some less popular places for tourists to relax and have a good time:
1. Unusual places to stay: underground beach
Hidden underground secret beach one of the islands of Marieta, in Mexico, boasts a crystal clean water... You can get to it by boat along a long tunnel or by swimming.
2. Rest savage in Peru
Huacachina is an uninhabited oasis in Peru. It is located near the city of Lima, Peru. Today this place is visited by those who like wild rest- people come with backpacks, lay out tents, swim and do sandboarding (boarding on the dunes) and riding quads on the sands.
3. Holidays abroad: a village in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Those who have ever been to the village of Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, were delighted with the incredibly beautiful monastery of Blagaj Tekija, built right on the cliff in a cave where the Buna River originates. Tourists can see the beautiful wooden interior of the monastery.
4. Rest on the pink lake
Lake Hillier on Middle Island, southwestern Australia, is pink. Even if you put water in a bottle, it will be pink. Why the water is pink is still unknown, but scientists suggest that the reason lies in salinity and specific microorganisms that live in the lake.
5. Scuba diving between North America and Europe
Silfra is a rift located in Lake Tingvadlavatn in Thingvellir National Park, Iceland forms part of the divergent boundary between the N American Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Here is not only the purest water, but the rift itself is so narrow that divers can touch their hands at the same time. North America and Europe.
6. Where to go on vacation: Isola Bella island
In the 1600s, Isola Bella was transformed from an ordinary stone island in the center of Lake Maggiore, Italy, in a flower garden that surrounds the palace. Apart from the palace, the territory of the island is also known for its Baroque gardens.
7. Family vacation in the Maltese village
Popeye Village in Malta was originally created for the 1980 film Popeye, but was later redesigned as theme park... Three trucks of paint (about 2,000 gallons) were used to create the film's set. Today tourists can go boating here, visit a wine house and jump on water jumps.
8. Holidays in China: red land
The Red Land in Dongchuan District is 250 km from Kunming City. Heat air and frequent rains in the region turned the color of Dongchuan's soil red. The soil contains oxidized iron and minerals, which both affect the color of the mail and flowering plants all year round.
9. Unusual places on earth: Darvaza
Darvaza is a gas crater in Turkmenistan. Both locals and tourists are nicknamed this place"Door to Hell", or "Gate to Hell". This huge hole of fire was created in 1971 when Soviet geologists foundunderground gas accumulationnear the village of Darvaza.
When drilling of an exploration well began, experts discovered an underground void - at that moment the earth collapsed, after which a large hole filled with gas was formed. In order to avoid gas poisoning of people and livestock, it was decided to set fire to the gas. Geologists believed that the fire would go out after a few days, but they were wrong. The natural gas that is constantly escaping from the crater has continued to keep the fire going around the clock for several years now.
10. Rest on the island of Florish
Floris Island, an island off the coast of Portugal, is famous for its flowers dotted throughout the island. The name Flourish came about precisely because of this feature. The island also has natural hot springs and lagoons for swimming.
11. Active holidays in Greece
Giola on the island of Thassos in Greece is an isolated lagoon that arose naturally. This lagoon is located near the Astris settlement. Getting here is not easy, as the nearest road is about 1 km away and if you leave your car you will have to walk. But if you succeed, you will enjoy not only beautiful view, but you can also swim in unusual place with sea views.
12. Rest without the sea: an unusual cathedral above the rocks
Las Lajas Church is located 7 km from Ipiales, Colombia, on the border of Colombia and Ecuador. It is located in the canyon of the Guaitara River, above green cliffs and waterfalls, and is one of the most popular temples in the country. The neo-Gothic cathedral stands right on the bridge.
13. Where to go for a summer vacation: dunes in Brazil
During the rainy seasons national park Lencois Maranhenses in the state of Maranhao, Brazil, has an unusual appearance. Due to frequent rains and 40-meter sand dunes, there are many lagoons, but no vegetation.
The best time to visit this place is between July and September, when there are most of the deep lagoons.
14. Rest in the jungle of Guatemala
Guatemalan natural monument Semuk Champay is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places in the country and in the world. This place is hidden from the eyes of tourists deep in the jungle. The name was given to it by the Kekchi Indians, and it is translated as "the place where the river goes underground." Around - the jungle, and among them you can relax in the cool waters of natural pools.
15. An unusual city in New Zealand
Plunge into the hot springs of Rotorua on the shores of the lake of the same name. They are located on North Island, New Zealand. The city of Rotorua is also known for its geysers, thermal waters and mud pools. This city was nicknamed "Sulfur City" (City of Sulfur).
16. Holidays in Spain
The city of Setenil de las Bodegas appeared among a network of caves in the rocks above the Rio Trejo, Spain. The white houses of this rock city are built into the rock, and some even use it as a roof.
Here you can find many bars and restaurants serving delicious food.
17. Unusual park in South Africa
Namaqualand National Park in South Africa got its name in honor of the Nama people living in those places. It rains just once a year (usually in spring) in these arid valleys and turns into colorful flower carpets of orange and white daisies.
It is worth noting that tourists are prohibited from visiting this place, but during the daisy season, a huge number of people from all over the world come, settle in towns and arrange campings on the periphery of the park.
18. Cave in France
Discovered by a hunter in 1836, a cave in the commune of Saint-Marseille-d'Ardèche, France contains a whole network of underground reservoirs and rock formations with a total length of more than 60 km.
19. Rest in French Polynesia
Rangiroa is the largest atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago and is located in French Polynesia... Here you can find a large number of oysters that produce black pearls.
The land area is 79 sq. km, and it itself consists of a cluster of 415 small islands. This place is also famous among divers and dolphin lovers. In addition, manta rays live here, green sea turtles and hammerhead sharks.
20. Unusual city in Italy
The small Italian town of Castelluccio, Italy, is located near the commune of Norcia. It is known for its huge variety of flowers that bloom between the end of May and July.
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Marble cave
The marble caves are located on Lake Buenos Aires (or General Carrera).
For thousands of years, waves beat against the calcium-carbonate walls and eventually formed marble patterns on the cave walls.
This lake glacial origin can be found on the border of Chile and Argentina.
X wants to rest to the fullest. Break away from reality. Change the environment, so much so that you feel like a completely different person. I want the unknown and the unusual. In a word - exotic. We are leaving for new positive impressions. In search of the beauties of nature, before which everything else fades. For tasting exotic cuisine. On vacation to one of the exotic places in the world - choose, TOP 10.
An island in the Mediterranean. One of the most interesting and pristine beautiful islands... Bizarre cliffs, countless bays and coves, majestic mountain landscapes, velvety sandy valleys immersed in the green of orange and olive groves. This is all Sicily. And also - the highest of the volcanoes in Europe, which is currently active - the mysterious Etna.
9. Iceland
The world's largest volcanic island. The land of ice and fire. The climate is cold, maritime and humid. Volcanic activity is widespread and intense. Glaciation is global. The Vatnajökull glacier is the largest in Europe, with a length of 8 km². Directly below it there are several "sleeping" and "dormant" volcanoes. For example, the Grimsvotn volcano, which "woke up" quite recently in 2011. Then the smoke rose 15 kilometers and the "sky" over the country had to be "closed" for flights.
And at the foot of the second largest Icelandic glacier - Lungjökull - the valley of Haukadalur geysers is "hidden", striking the imagination.
8. Mauritania
The edge of the Sahara. Here is located a geological formation, stunning in its beauty and "cosmic" origin. Guell-Er-Rishat - "Eye of the Sahara". 50 kilometers in diameter. It remains only to speculate about its nature. A huge meteorite? Dormant volcano? Or, after all, alien guests?
7. Denmark
Speaking about the most exotic places in the world, one cannot fail to mention another "alien" landscape. Real "Martian Chronicles" of the Danish city of Skagen. Picturesque. Fantastic. Soothing. A bit creepy. And it does not at all fit into the pictures of one of the richest and most developed that are familiar to European perception. modern countries. Sand dunes... Deserted shores. Mysterious mystery and a halo of something unearthly.
6. Bolivia
The most famous and largest salt lake on the planet is the Uyuni Salt Flats. Southwest Bolivia looks, thanks to him, like a distant uninhabited planet. Salty desert. Surrounded by gigantic cacti, volcanoes of wondrous texture and falling geysers. It seems that these are hand-made works of fantastic creatures, created specifically for our shock.
5. Turkmenistan
Unexpectedly for this former Soviet republic, the “Door to the Underworld” (or, if you prefer, the “Gates of Hell”) is located here. Darvaz, a huge gas crater, is one of the most exotic places in Turkmenistan. Diameter - 60 meters. The depth is 20 meters. The gas that fills the crater has been burning since geologists set it on fire (in order to eliminate the accumulation of harmful substances in this way). It was in 1971. And this exotic place is hand-made, thanks to unlucky Soviet geologists, more than others. But that makes it no less exotic.
4. USA
Arizona-Utah border. Between the two states - another "Martian corner" - unearthly red canyons - framing. About 700 of the natural canyons were flooded here during the creation of the Powell Reservoir - the second largest in the United States (30 m³ of water). The water is always calm. The canyons are majestic. The feeling is eerie and absolutely unearthly.
In the same place, the Colorado Plateau, between Arizona and Utah. And his main gritty formation is the "Arizona Wave". Interestingly, these sand "waves" were formed in the Jurassic period from the Navajo sandstone, that is, "only" 190 million years ago.
The landscape has been shaped by erosion of sandstone by wind and rain. It looks impressive.
3. Mexico
Another unique place on earth is the Crystal Cave. It is full of crystals, among which the largest in the world - 11 meters in size. These giants have formed over millennia as a result of the unique microclimatic conditions of the cave. The "climate" of the cave is rather hot - the air temperature here is + 58 ° С all year round.
