It’s true that gazing up at the Eiffel Tower in Paris or seeing Big Ben in London for the first time is a thrill. But if you’re interested in a soul-satisfying trip with fewer crowds and more magic moments, consider visiting one of the 30 off-the-beaten-path destinations on this bucket list.
Anywhere but here.
01. In this sunken alcove garden in New Zealand
02. In this tiny boat in Colmar, France
03. In this hanging cocoon hammock in the Philippines
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04. In an infinity pool
05. In a Carboat in Switzerland
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06. On this tiny peninsula in Mykonos, Greece
07. In a sea swing
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08. In this glass-walled library in Germany
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09. In this hanging hammock on Dedon Island
10. In this rooftop hot tub in Gothenburg, Sweden
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11. In this glass-floor ocean cottage in the Maldives
12. Literally On the beach at the Lido beach resort in Sarasota, Florida
13. In this treehouse swing in Granada, Nicaragua
14. In this cave pool in Santorini, Greece
15. In the hammock of a tiny hut in Santa Marta, Colombia
16. In this floating bungalow in the Maldives
17. On this porch in Thousand Islands, Canada
18. In this hot tub boat in Seattle, Washington
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19. In this statue on the beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
20. Somewhere near this pool
21. In this sea restaurant in Bora Bora
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22. Beside a llama in Machu Picchu
23. Floating in a swimming pool movie theater
24. In this river resort in Bali
25. In this kayak in Glacier Bay, Alaska
26. In a natural rock pool in Pamukkale, Turkey
27. In this dining pod in Soneva Kiri, Thailand
28. Rowing through a cave in Kefalonia, Greece
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29. On a pouf in a bohemian backyard
30. In a perfectly formed nook of a large tree
With an excellent book.
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