14 Unusual Holiday Destinations you Must Visit ASAP

One of the unusual destinations this year is Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands. Lanzarote offers spectacular volcanic landscapes, ideal opportunities for outdoor activities and idyllic beaches to relax and enjoy the fantastic weather.

Lanzarote is the perfect destination for people who are looking for something different and the perfect weather to enjoy it. This is one of the best holiday destinations for people who love a mix of relax and outdoor activities.

Want to see more about this amazing destination? Read this post with the best things to do in Lanzarote

Zanzibar is packed with a stunning natural beauty that leaves visitors in love after they’ve been here. This unspoiled island will bring you closer to its culture in the vibrant Stone Town, where you can get a hint of the different cultures that lived there.

Apart from Stone Town, what you will find in Zanzibar are pristine white sand beaches bathed by the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean. The real paradise is hidden in this unusual holiday destination.

The World’s Heritage archaeological complex of Angkor in Cambodia should be in every traveler’s bucket list. Once you step into the first temple of Angkor you will be astonished by the magnificence and details of these temples.

One of the most magical moments is when the sun rises and you can see Angkor Wat, the largest temple emerging from the dark. This is once in a lifetime experience that everyone should have.

There are many other amazing places to visit in Cambodia.

Laos is the forgotten destination in South East Asia compared to Vietnam and Thailand. That is a shame because Laos has as much to offer as those countries, with the advantage of being less touristic.

If you visit Laos, you will find yourself surrounded by impressive limestone landscapes, vast rainforests, turquoise waterfalls, and the Mekong River.

Laos also owns distinguished gastronomy, with influences from many cultures such as Thai, Indian, Malaysian and Indian. All of this makes the perfect combination for outdoor activities and adventure lovers.

This is one of the best unusual holiday destinations for ecotourism lovers seeking postcard landscapes and hidden gems. Kazakhstan has stunning and untouched oases of vast nature.

Everything there is well preserved due to the creation of national parks and reserves as you probably haven’t seen before. Visit Kazakhstan to explore the endless beauty of this unique destination.

The stunning jewel of the Philippines, Palawan is a natural treasure rich in an incomparable beauty. Here you can discover its vast nature together with white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Palawan has been evolving over the years adapting its features to the arrival of tourists with luxury resorts and restaurants.

However it still preserves its authenticity in most of the villages of the island where you can find locals living happily in these untouched beautiful places.

This wonderful Balkan country hides photoshopped-like landscapes, stunning mountains, mesmerizing turquoise lakes, and gorgeous medieval castles. Bosnia and Herzegovina also host some unique architecture and history that every traveler would love to learn about.

Surprisingly, even though it has an unquestionable natural beauty, this place is one of the least visited destinations in Europe. If you are an adventure lover looking for nature and charming traditional little villages, Bosnia and Herzegovina has more than you have imagined.

If you are a fan of fairy tale destinations this will win you over. The Cotswolds are a network of old towns and villages that share some peculiarities, for instance, its gorgeous honey-colored stone buildings, surrounded by leafy nature, streams, and small boutiques and restaurants. One of the most popular activities you can do there is to follow a motorbike route to explore all these well-preserved jewels of England. Or if you prefer, you can spend the weekend relaxing and indulging yourself with the local gastronomy and the peace and beauty of this destination. If you want to learn more about this destination, read our latest article The 12 Most Beautiful Villages in the Cotswolds.

Albania is one of the most interesting unsusual destinations in Europe. This country owns stunning mountain landscapes, crumbling castles and pristine beaches in Europe. Even though it is full of pure nature, it remains untouched by tourists which makes it even a most interesting destination to get lost into.

If you are an adventurous traveller seeking vast nature and unspoiled destinations, Albania will be heaven for you.

This medieval city is one of the most impressive places to visit in Spain and a great starting point to learn more about history. Toledo is also known as the city of the three cultures, because for centuries, Arabs, Christians, and Jewish lived peacefully together.

That is one of the reasons why Toledo owns a rich cultural heritage that you can admire and enjoy as you walk around the city. Use a visit to Toledo to learn about history, walk around the city wall, watch a postcard sunset, and enjoy its renowned gastronomy.

Check this post if you want to travel to Madrid and Toledo

The remote Islands of the Azores are a rare but a worth to visit destination in Portugal. These islands are also known as the Hawaii of Europe because they are indeed very similar. Here you can enjoy stunning volcanic landscapes, geothermal hot springs, and an incredible unspoiled environment.

One of the best activities you can practice here apart from hiking is the whale-watching on a boat. This way you can spot these wonderful animals in their natural environment.

The Azores Islands are a perfect destination for outdoor activities and wellness.

Slovenia is the perfect destination to find yourself in the middle of the nature and to explore romantic cities, like the beautiful capital Ljubljana.

This destination offers an idyllic scenario for a perfect holiday retreat. This perfection includes the combination of white-caped mountains, turquoise river, subterranean karst caves, and harmonious cities to get lost.

If you visit Slovenia, you cannot skip a visit to Bled Lake. This is a photogenic island in the middle of the lake surrounded by nature, we fell in love with it.

Summarising, Slovenia has all you need to enjoy a perfect vacation.

The Faroe Islands are still an unusual destination but people are beginning to know more about this paradise, so you should hurry up to visit it! These islands are a complete mind-blowing destination for people who love outdoor activities in unique lush landscapes, and I repeat, unique landscapes!

Apart from its awesome nature, here you can also visit charming villages packed with traditional small wooden houses with grass on the roof with a contrast of rocky mountains in the background. The Faroe Islands is one of the best unusual holiday destinations you should visit at least once.

One of the most beautiful destinations in the North of Africa is the blue village Chefchaouen. Here you will get immersed into the culture by walking around its charming narrow streets, visiting the medina for shopping and enjoying its delicious traditional gastronomy.

But Chefchaouen also offers hiking opportunities for active travelers in its gorges and mountains. This unusual holiday destination is a place to explore and live the experience of such a unique place.

There are so many reasons to visit Nepal, specially if you love trekkings.

Nepal is not only famous for its trekking opportunities such as Everest or Annapurna. Nepal is also famous for its natural beauty with unique landscapes, world heritage sites, and its vibrant Kathmandu culture.

It is a perfect place to watch wildlife in some of the well preserved Natural Parks. One of the best Natural Parks to watch wildlife is Chitwan  where you can spot crocodiles, rhinos, tigers, leopards etc.