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| Easter Island |
Modern travel has undergone somewhat of a revolution over
the past decade. Although we can still get a good deal on package holidays,
this method seems a little passé with the ideology of hostels in the Mediterranean
attracting couples and families in their droves. This is fine for people
looking to get away for a week or two and soak up the sun, but with the turn of
the century, the planet has shrunk considerably. People are turning into not
just holidaymakers but travellers and even explorers.
This is in part down to how traveling has become such a hit
with the internet, especially in social networking. People can share
destinations which are rare and unique, enticing the travel bug for a far flung
corner of the earth. The fact is that it’s getting easier to divert off the
beaten track and experience a sense of detachment from the rest of the world
and, in that respect, the average holiday. So which are the top destinations
for budding travellers to explore?
Antarctica
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| Antarctica |
Something to consider when travelling to the southern-most
tip of Argentina, the port
of Ushuaia takes tourists across a mote of water to Antarctica.
It’s not the most exotic of locations, but it is the most awe-inspiring, with a
complete sense of isolation, there is hardly any footprint of civilisation.
With vast mountain ranges and gigantic icebergs to provide plenty of photo
opportunities, it provides a true scale to the size of the planet. Oh, and
penguins. Everyone loves penguins.
Easter Island,
Chile
Once home to a native population many years ago; travellers
can visit this relic of human inhabitation that left their mark in the form of
the iconic, carved stoned heads. It’s a humbling experience to see how a
thriving civilisation a world apart can be overcome by nature. The volcanic
islands provide vistas of lush green plains and panoramas of blue sky.
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Macquarie Island
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Macquarie Island,
Australia
This became a by-product when travellers stopped over from
visiting Antarctica, breaking up the multi-day
voyage. Located half way between New Zealand and Tasmania this island was
untouched by man until the early 1800’s and is virtually uninhabited to this
day, save for a few scientists. The island actually suffered a pest problem
after the arrival of explorers in 1810, but the Australian government has
recently restored the destination back to its former ecological balance.
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| Pitcairn Island |
Pitcairn Island
An island so remote and enchanting it cause a crew from the
HMS Bounty to drop what they were doing and start a mutiny, setting fire to the
ship and settling down on the island to live. This little piece of paradise is
located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, which takes up to 10 days to reach
from New Zealand
by boat.
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| Galapagos Islands |
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Famously studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the
Beagle, this island is responsible for his theory of evolution with its vast
number of species unique to the island. Located off the coast of Ecuador on the
equator, this group of volcanic islands is an explorers dream, providing an
experience of natural beauty and wonder. The sensation of remoteness is
astounding here and almost alien as the islands creatures roam around
undisturbed as if time had stood still.
*Written by Guest Writer Farrah Hedwat. Farrah is the copywriter at AttractionTix http://www.attractiontix.co.uk, a UK based
website providing tickets for worldwide experiences and attractions. Specialising
in travel, they love to talk and share their own experiences from around the
world.
For enquiries contact:
Richard Skidmore, Search Executive for AttractionTix
rskidmore@attractionworld.com
/ 0844 873 0060
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