• More widespread travel is opening doors to exotic locales around the world.Machu Picchu Condor image by Towards Ithaca from Fotolia.com
  
  With worldwide travel becoming more and more prominent, even novice vacationers are seeking increasingly far-flung and exotic vacation locales. With expanded air travel, finding such a destination is becoming more and more difficult. Around the world, visitors can find some excellent under-traveled locations from beach and sun to exotic art centers, there is something for everyone.
  
  

Croatia

• An ancient city on the coast of the Adriatic, Croatia is growing as an out of the way destination for adventurous vacationers. Due to its location, fishing and water sports are local and visitor favorites, especially sailing, sea kayaking and scuba diving. For a more relaxed trip, a selection of fine hotels, restaurants and historic sites are widely available.
  
  

Galapagos Islands

• A stellar example of closed-off vacation destinations, the Galapagos Islands sit to the west of Ecuador and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most notable for its unique flora and fauna, the island doesn't provide any overnight accommodation, just daily tours for a small number of visitors. Visitors can hike through Avenue of the Volcanoes to see how the islands were formed or charter a boat for scuba trips or deep sea fishing. For eco-friendly visitors, foot or bike paths run past several of the islands most unique animal colonies.
  
  

Iceland

• Located near the top of the world, Iceland is a one of a kind combination of ancient history and modern culture. Ideal for active vacationers, Reykjavik is home to Blue Lagoon, a natural hot spring with therapeutic properties. The country is full of mud pools, geysers, glaciers and waterfalls, making hiking and cycling especially popular. The least population density in the world, the country welcomes thousands of visitors each year, and is especially popular with artists and photographers. The summer's are warm and landscape rich and green, making it an ideal place for a getaway.
  
  

Mexico

• Often associated with spring break and honeymoons, there is more to Mexico than wild parties and surfing. Adventurous vacationers can travel to Chihuahua City to visit one of the most spectacular cave systems in the world. Traveling between Fierry Villalobos to the Chihuahua City airport takes less than an hour, but shows the extent of the canyons, some 20,000 square miles of them, and four times larger than the Grand Canyon. Exotic and under traveled, this trip is not an easy one, but local consider it a must for nature lovers.
  
  

Easter Island

• Located in the South Pacific, Easter Island is accessible mainly by direct flight from Santiago. A volcanic island with a population of about 2,000, the prime tourist draw is a set of moai. These 13-foot tall monoliths were carved from stone in the shape of human heads. Believed to have originated around A.D. 1400, there purpose is not known, but they are suspected to be ceremonial.
  
  

Faroe Islands

• A series of 18 islands located midway between Norway and Iceland, the Faroe Islands are only accessible by plane, and the trip normally requires plane changes in Germany and Copenhagen. Primarily dependant on fishing, the tourist trade has blossomed over the years. The climate is mild and the shore line is a dramatic combination of crystal clear water and volcanic cliffs. Nature lovers can view more than 300 unique bird species.
  
  

Machu Picchu

• Located near south central Peru, Machu Picchu is reachable by train from the city of Cuzco. There are several tour options available that provide experienced guides to the best attractions of the area. The prime tourist attraction is the Machu Picchu ruins. Discovered in 1911, the ruins sit nestled in the Andes Mountains and were once a settlement with religious significance. Once home to about 1,200 people, it now welcomes tours year-round. Unescorted visitors can catch a bus in Aguas Calientes and hike directly to the ruins.
  
  

Tibet

• Shrouded in mystery and ancient culture, Tibet is one of the most fascinating destinations on the planet. Most Americans enter Tibet through China, since direct flights are not available. Visitors who land in Beijing can then transfer to Lhasa Gonggar and rent a car to make the final leg of the trip into the city. Filled with lush green scenery and a Himalayan backdrop, as well as attractions and sites dating back to the seventh century, even the most traveled guest will be hard pressed to get bored. For additional adventure, Yarlung Valley is filled with caves, monasteries and ancient temples.
  
  

Chumbe Island

• A privately-owned island off the coast of Zanzibar, Chumbe Island is best known for its dedication to ecology and a large coral reef. Getting to the island is fairly complicated, and often requires a long flight with stops in London and Nairobi. Visitors of the island can explore the nature preserve, snorkel and scuba dive to observe the reefs. The beaches are pristine and the only accommodation are seven beachfront 'eco-bungalows' which collect water from rainfall to prevent contaminating the marine habitat. All proceeds are put towards running the park.
  
  

Mount Kilimanjaro

• One of the most remote locations in the world, there are no direct flights to the Kilimanjaro Airport, so visitors must endure an extended, multi-leg journey. Kilimanjaro National Park is just over one hour from the airport, and provides guide hire and several other services for visitors. As Africa's tallest free-standing mountain, it is considered a must for adventurers. There are several routes to the top, and most take at least a full week.