Underrated Tourist Destinations

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Bishop Castle, Colorado

The United States is not known for its castles, and this zany structure in Rye, Colorado is definitely not what you'd expect when you hear the word "castle." The arsty construction has become a popular source of inspiration for artists as well as a memorable place to get married.

 

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Huacachina, Peruvian desert

Huacachina is unique because it's surrounded by miles of harsh desert. Located in a lush oasis, this small village is a beautiful resort unlike any other. Thrill seekers will also love the location because of the local pastime of sandboarding.

 

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Lord Howe Island, Australia

This is one of the hardest-to-book vacation spots in the world, because the small Australian island only allows 400 tourists to visit each year. The beautiful island boasts that it is mostly untouched by man, which the tourism limit is in place to protect, and offers an amazing landscape from crystal lagoons and coral reefs.

 

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Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland

This crystal-clear Icelandic lake actually contains the border between North America and Europe. Skilled divers are even able to swim in between the two continents, since the tectonic plates that separate them continue to create a wider gap.

 

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Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik is a medieval city that is still largely intact — so much so that is used as King's Landing in "Game of Thrones." Walking through the streets will transport you back to the Middle Ages within mere seconds. The city's amazing architecture is located right on the coast of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.

 

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Aescher Hotel, Switzerland

This is definitely not the easiet hotel to get to — you'll have to hike or take a cable car up the Appenzellerland mountains — but the views are unparalleled. Many past guests have also raved about hikers coming in for a drink and regaling them with classic yodeling.

 

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Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Bhutan

This picturesque holy site sits on the edge of a cliff 3,000 feet above the Paro valley. The temple was built in the 17th centure to protect the cave in which one of Buddhism's leaders meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days, and three hours.

 

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Ristorante Grotta Palazzese, Italy

This unique restaurant is one of the best places to eat in the world. Carved into the side of a limestone cliff in Southern Italy, this enchanting restaurant offers its diners amazing views of the Adriatic Sea.

 

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Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland

If you can believe it, pronouncing the name of this small town is probably just as hard as getting there. But after the requisite plane and helicopter transfers, you will be experiencing the natural wonder that is the longest glacial river system in the world.

 

 

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Lofoten Islands, Norway

Although located within the Arctic Circle, these mysterious islands experience one of the world's largest elevated temperature anomalies, which makes the winters surprisingly mild. The islands are home to quaint fishing villages, the world's deepest coral reef, and amazing views of the Northern Lights.

 

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Meghalaya, India

Known as the wettest place on earth, Meghalaya is a unique spot for adventurers interested in exploring the unique wildlife of this forested land. The hills receive nearly 40 feet of rain per year, meaning that much of the ground becomes rivers, and you travel by means of a series of skybridges.

 

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Deception Island, Antarctica

Situated on an active volcano and dotted with hot springs, this peculiar island is certainly a temperate anomoly due to its location in Antarctica. The ring-shaped island offers sanctuary from the storms and icebergs that plague the environment, so hundreds of penguins can always be found there.

 

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Cappadocia, Turkey

If you've ever dreamed of going to the moon, this region in central Turkey could be the perfect destination for you. The landscape is distinctly moon-like, and hides a number of caverns and underground cities. Hot air balloons give you the birds eye view of this out-of-this-world scenery.

 

[Guest]

ittantivi saana untaayi man..it depends on the government and the local people to promote it