Unusual Holiday Destinations For an Unforgettable Vacation
There are plenty of beautiful classic holiday destinations out there, from sunny beaches to African safaris and everything in between – but what if you’re after a different kind of experience? The kind that you’ll be impressing your friends with for years to come? Heading off the conventional tourist track gives you the chance to make your own discoveries, and experience things you never thought you’d see. Here are some of our favorites to get you inspired!
Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar (Burma)
If you’ve always wanted to experience Nature on her own terms and untouched by civilization, then this is the kind of holiday destination that dreams are made of. Made up of hundreds of islands complete with coral reefs and stunning beaches, cruising around on a sailboat is one of the best ways to explore the Mergui Archipelago. Divers will relish the chance of getting close to exotic marine creatures like sea turtles and even dugongs, while bird lovers will find countless species to enthrall them in the lush forests. You certainly won’t see many tourists about, as the only people to live in the region are the indigenous Moken fishermen, who have made their living off the sea for …