Are you tired of the rush that welcomes you to every travel destination you visit? Do you wish to take a vacation in the lap of nature (hidden gems) without worrying about the hassle of crowds? Look no further, we have curated a list of the top 8 “Off the Beaten Path Destinations that are Hidden Gems to Explore”. So, what are you waiting for, let us delve into these scenic locations.
The Top 8 Hidden Gems to Explore
1. Huachina Desert Oasis: Peru
Do not get confused by the word desert, this place located in Southern Peru has pools surrounded by palm trees that can give you much-needed respite from the heat. It is an amazing village surrounded by massive dunes that have a wide variety of eateries, street vendors, and hotels. You can enjoy buggy and sandboarding dunes.
2. Isola Bella Gardens and Palace: Italy
A mesmerizingly beautiful island that is located in Northern Italy, that boasts of an ancient Baroque palace. The palace is adorned with beautiful hanging tapestries and sculptures. The palace is surrounded by a garden and a lake.
3. Rainbow Mountains: China
If you have a passion for photography, visit the Rainbow Mountains in China. Located in North West China, these scenic mountains are a colorful layer of sandstone and minerals.
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4. Vagamon: India
Fed up with the busy city life, looking for a peaceful place to reconnect with nature, visit Vagamon in Kerala. With a mild and pleasant climate, the place has tea plantations and green meadows that are soothing to the eyes.
5. Ice Caves: Chile
Looking for some cool adventures (pun intended), visit the spectacular ice-marble cave network in Patagonia, Chile. The lake present in the caves forms a mesmerizing reflection of light that is worth watching.
6. The Great Blue Hole: Belize
You might be wondering what has a hole got to do with vacations. A world heritage site that is on the top list for scuba divers, it is a 1,000-foot-wide sinkhole located in the middle of Belize’s Lighthouse Reef.
7. Steps to Heaven: Spain
Have you ever thought about the steps that supposedly lead to “Heaven”? Located in Barcelona (Monserrat Monastery), these are eight huge steps arranged in a spiral formation and are known as “Steps to Heaven”.
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8. Hitachi Seaside Park: Japan
Love flowers, visit Hitachi Seaside Park. Located on the Pacific Ocean side of the Japanese coast, this park is full of flowers such as Poppies, Tulips, Roses, Lilies, Daisies, Lavender, and many more. The park also offers cycling areas, an amusement park, and BBQ facilities.
Apart from the above-mentioned locations, below are a few other noteworthy mentions:
• Antelope Canyon, Arizona
• Ashikaga Flower Park, Japan
• Cappadocia, Turkey
• Kelimutu Crater Lakes – Indonesia
• Lost City: Colombia
So, what are you waiting for, pack your bags, bring out your passports, and get ready for the vacation of your life? We hope this list will help you in selecting your next travel destination, stay tuned, we will come up with more such fun and informative articles.