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Remote
Destinations for Adventurous Travelers
Somewhere
beyond “away from it all” and
“off the beaten path” lie destinations
so remote and exclusive most could never
locate them.
However,
sophisticated travelers know that these
off-the-radar destinations are worth the
trip. As the world becomes a small and
smaller place, adventurous travelers are
searching for more remote destinations
to get lost on vacation.
These
mysterious locations offer not only peace
and quiet, but exotic culture, spectacular
scenery, blessed privacy and the divine
option of relaxing where many never trek.
So tell the office that your Blackberry
is off, because no one will be able to
reach you in the world's most remote destinations.
Western
Cape, South Africa
They don’t make expanses much wider
than those that surround Oudtshoorn in
the Western Cape of South Africa. Located
along the popular Garden Route near the
banks of the Grobbelaars River, the capital
of Klein Karoo rests in the shadows of
the Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains.
During South Africa's warm, dry summers
and sunny winters, visitors can tour the
Cango Ostrich Farm and Cango Caves, or
view endangered species at the Cango Wildlife
Ranch.
Where to Stay — Foster's
Manor, Hlangana
Lodge
Gobi Desert,
Mongolia
Though moving rapidly into the 21st Century,
land-locked Mongolia still remains one
of the world's most remote destinations.
While there, discover the rugged Altai
Mountains, the stunning Lake Hovsgol or
the untamed expanse of the Gobi Desert.
Along the way, enjoy opportunities to
interact with nomadic people.
How to Get There — Nomadic
Expeditions offers more than two-dozen
tours.
The
Arctic
Nothing is more off-the-radar than the
top of the world. Exploratory voyages
into the bays and islands of the Canadian
Easter High Arctic and Northwest Greenland
promise the beauty and extreme wilderness
of glacier-covered mountains, Arctic tundra
and ice formations. The region is renowned
for its rare and spectacular wildlife
including seabirds, seals, narwhal, walrus
and polar bear.
How to Get There — High Arctic Explorer
adventures from Mountain
Travel Sobek.
Yucatan Peninsula,
Mexico
Embrace both sea and jungle in a serene
retreat just 40 miles from bustling Cancun.
In the Yucatan, you can explore tropical
forest and enjoy seven miles of white
sand beach. Also, indulge in an array
of activities such as cenote diving, seawater
fishing and jungle tours. Venture to the
numerous landmarks and ancient cities
that reside nearby including Xcaret, Coba,
Sian-Khan, Chichen-Itza, and Uxmal.
Where to Stay — Tides
Riviera Maya
Myanmar
Appreciate the kaleidoscope of colors
and culture waiting in Myanmar. Step off
the radar and experience a realm rich
in history, culture and natural beauty
that only recently opened to western tourism.
Previously known as Burma, Myanmar is
known as the "Golden Land" for
its glittering pagodas and unmatched beauty.
How to Get There — Country
Walkers offers a 10-day walking
adventure.
The
Cotswolds, England
All too many visitors to England never
make it any further than London. Travel
beyond the city into Cotswolds, just 90
minutes oustide of London. The nearby
village of Chipping Campden offers a world
of rural delights. Also, travelers can
venture to Shakespeare’s hometown
of Stratford-upon-Avon and Winston Churchill’s
birthplace at Blenheim Palace. With antique
shopping, walking tours and a nearby National
Trust site, there is much to experience
in Cotswolds.
Where to Stay — Cotswold
House provides the UK’s most
stylish guestrooms. Source
— Hawkins
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