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Love happens when you live on a beautiful planet that offers many stunning landscapes, tropical paradises, mist-shrouded volcanoes, and unbelievable beaches. Here at LH, our amazing team of international design lovers selected 50 places to go to get that exotic vacation you have dreamed of forever. Raising a toast to the explorer within you, here are a few exotic destinations for you to consider for your next vacation.

Bay of Kotor, Montenegro

Simply known as Boka, this winding bay will engulf you with its emerald waters and picturesque mountains. The shoreline houses beautiful medieval towns like Perast, where you can stop for a meal and interact with the locals.

Lake Como, Italy

Lake Como is a home for many celebrities, such as George Clooney. The lake is simply breathtaking. Lake Como (Lago di Como) is one of the famous Italian lake destinations, not far from Milan in the north of Italy. Lake Como is long (50km), slender, and extremely deep. The southern end forks into two long ‘legs’, with the picturesque town of Bellagio situated on the promontory between them.

Petra, Jordan

Rising out of a cliff between the Red and Dead Sea, the lost city of Petra still has secrets to reveal. It has several tombs and carved structures spread across a sandy landscape. Many scenes from the Hollywood blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade were filmed here.

Longsheng Rice Terrace, China

These stunningly beautiful terraced rice fields received the name of Dragon’s Backbone because the rice terraces resemble a dragon’s scales while the summit of the mountain range looks like the backbone of the dragon.

Gozo, Malta

The enchanting island of Gozo is an integral part of the Maltese archipelago. Besides being one of the top diving destinations in the Mediterranean, it boasts mystical backwaters, historical forts, and amazing panoramas.

The Great Blue Hole, Belize

This submarine sinkhole off the coast of Belize is on every scuba diver’s bucket list. Even if you are not into enjoying a myriad of species underwater, it’s totally worth flying over the Blue Hole for a breathtaking view.

Amer Fort, India

A majestic structure sprawling on a hilltop, Amer Fort’s architecture is a magnificent blend of Mughal and Hindu influences. Made out of red sandstone and white marble, it consists of a series of courtyards, palaces, halls, and gardens.

Forest of Knives, Madagascar

It is truly intriguing that wildlife can happily exist amidst razor-sharp vertical rocks in this mesmerizing forest. You can hike around the bizarre pinnacles of limestone and observe different kinds of birds and lemurs.

Namje, Nepal

There are no roads to Namje. The only way to get to the Nepalese village is along a series of footpaths with views of Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth-tallest peak. When it comes to exotic destinations, this one boasts massive allure!

Taha’a, French Polynesia

Most people head to Bora Bora or Tahiti, but why not explore the intimate and exquisite island of Taha’a instead? The landscape is dotted with several vanilla plantations and traditional pearl farm huts.

Far North Queensland, Australia

This place is home to diverse landscape within a short drive, such as the Great Barrier Reef, and the highest jungle mountain in Australia called Mount Bartle Frere and the Outback. My favorite part is Undara, where the accommodation is an old railway carriage. There are areas where you can find some of the oldest aboriginal cave paintings in the world.

Sabah and Sarawak, Borneo

Everyone should walk the Head Hunter trail in Sarawak at least once in their life and then go into the epic Mulu caves at dusk to see literally millions of bats exiting on their nightly journey. In Sabah, you can ride horses with Borneo cowboys and go to the Denham Valley research center, which is like being in Jurassic Park without the dinosaurs.

Porto Heli, Greece

From lush olive groves to perfect bays, every scene seems as if it was lifted from a postcard. The calm beaches are ideal for sunbathing and frolicking.

Pisco Elqui, Chile

Those who love to star gaze in exotic destinations, look no further than the clearest skies in Pisco Elqui. Surrounded by magnificent Andean mountains, this Chilean village enjoys perfect weather year-round.

Cappadocia, Turkey

Known as Turkey’s most visually striking region, Cappadocia offers caves, clefts, pinnacles, and ‘fairy chimneys’ (pointed rock formations). Volcanic eruptions formed this surreal moonscape, making it one of those exotic destinations all of its own.

Con Dao Island, Vietnam

In addition to hiking and exploring empty coastal roads and deserted beaches, there are some excellent wildlife-watching opportunities in the islands of Con Dao. Most of the land area is part of Con Dao National Park, which protects Vietnam’s most important sea turtle nesting grounds.

Timgad, Algeria

This Roman colonial town founded by Emperor Trajan in AD100 is a UNESCO world heritage site. Centuries later, this exotic destination still represents the embodiment of Roman urban planning.

The Cook Islands

Many are of the opinion that the Cook Islands are the best-kept secret in the Pacific Ocean. The 15 islands are scattered over a vast expanse of seductive and sensuous ocean, boasting of idyllic climate and rare beauty.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Built by the Khymer civilization, Angkor Wat is the most famous Cambodian temple, appearing on its national flag. The architectural genius unfolds many enduring tales of Cambodian history.

Corfu, Greece

Corfu, Greece, is among the most beautiful and popular islands of the country. Due to its strong historical connection with Europe, this was among the first Greek islands to open to tourism. Located on the northwestern side of the country, Corfu Island has a cosmopolitan feeling combined with a special traditional character. Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Kassiopi, and Acharavi are nice tourist places on the island’s northern side, while the inland is dotted with lovely villages and many sightseeing.

Fiji

No list of exotic destinations can be complete without mention of Fiji, an archipelago of over 300 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Besides pristine white sandy beaches and fish-packed coral reefs, there is ample opportunity to climb a mountain, soak in a hot spring or explore a village.

Isle of Skye, Scotland

The stunning scenery in the backdrop of the misty Cuillin Hills offers beautiful hikes and spectacular photos. When it comes to exotic destinations, this one is otherworldly for sure.

Yellowstone National Park, USA

Home to the famous “Old Faithful” geyser, Yellowstone still remains an unspoiled natural beauty. You are bound to see legendary wildlife wherever you go, be it grizzly bears, wolves, or antelopes.

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Bagan, Burma

Bagan boast of the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples and stupas in the world. For an unparalleled view and an ultimate in exotic destination experiences, you can take a hot air balloon ride at sunrise.

Mount Roraima, Venezuela

Inspiration to Conan Doyle’s Lost World and Avatar, this place is an extraordinary natural geologic formation. It serves as the natural border between Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana in South America.

Cano Cristales, Colombia

Known as the most beautiful river in the world and the “Liquid Rainbow”, this Colombian wonder is a must visit if you are heading to South America. The best time to travel is July – November when the river bed is full of gaudy colors like green, yellow, blue, black and red.

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

The world’s largest salt flat is breathtaking, especially after rain when it creates a mirror effect. The salt is about 10 meters thick in the center.

Panjin Red Beach, China

Red Beach is located in the highest wetland and reed marsh in the world. It is vividly red and not covered in sand at all. The color is from a type of seaweed called Sueda, which stays green during summer and turns red in autumn. 

Socotra, Yemen

Isolated Socotra looks like a sci-fi movie set. It is home to 800 rare species of flora and fauna, about a third of which is not found anywhere else in the world.

Whitehaven Beach, Australia

When you sink your feet into white silica sand that is amongst the purest in the world, you will know why people come here from all over the world.

Lake Baikal, Russia

The world’s oldest and deepest lake is an ice-lovers paradise. Adventuresome tourists have driven and walked over the frozen lake, but you can kayak, skate or bike.

Giant’s Causeway, Ireland

Resulting from a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago, Giant’s Causeway is an integral part of Ireland’s heritage. The most characteristic feature of the site is the exposure of large, regularly shaped polygonal columns of basalt in perfect horizontal sections.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

There is something magical and mystical about castles, especially the Neuschwanstein, which is an inspiration to Disney’s Cinderella castle. It reflects the eccentric life of King Ludwik who withdrew into a world of myth upon losing his sovereignty.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Japan

There is a reason why camera-clutching tourists shuffle their way through soaring stalks of bamboo. But the pictures don’t do justice, so add this to your list of “places to see before you die”.

Lake Retba, Senegal

Easily mistaken for a pool of strawberry milkshake, the bizarre color of lake Retba is actually a natural phenomenon. Thanks to its high salt concentration, it is a habitat for salt-loving microorganisms that bring out the pink colorization.

Badab-e Surt, Iran

The travertine (a sedimentary rock deposited by flowing water from two distinct mineral springs) terrace is a scenic natural wonder in the highlands of northern Iran.

Sossusvlei, Namibia

Lifted from a dream, Sossusvlei is full of picturesque sand dunes surrounded by clay pans. The most surreal attraction is the Deadvlei, where the dead acacia trees contrast the pan’s white, shiny, salty floor.

Derweze, Turkmenistan

Wish to stand at “Hell’s door?” Head to Derweze, a giant illuminated hole rich in natural gas in the middle of the Karakum desert. The crater was made by geologists more than 40 years ago, and the flames within have been burning ever since.

Fregate Island, Seychelles

The private island of Fregate is an ultimate honeymooner’s delight. It is one of the world’s most exclusive resorts, with seven pristine beaches to choose from. Simply close your eyes and think idyllic.

So this is where our suggestions for your exotic vacation end, happy traveling!