Top 4 Unusual Summer Vacation Destinations in 2018

Summer is just a couple of months away and it’s time to get thinking about where you’re going to whisk yourself off to on vacation for a couple of weeks. You could, of course, go to the same place you go every year. After all, there is something comforting about that level of familiarity. But, the world is full of beauty and wonder and trying out a new destination gives you the chance to experience more of that.

Why not make 2018 the year you choose somewhere completely different for your summer vacation. Forget Spain and Thailand and choose an unusual destination for your trip. If nothing else, you will come home with unique and incredible memories and stories.

Georgia

Georgia, the country, not the US state, sits right on the border or Europe and Asia and is becoming rather fashionable with off-the-beaten-track travellers. For starters, the capital, Tbilisi, is a thriving city with a distinctly European vibe but without the price tag. Quite possibly the cheapest capital on the continent, Tbilisi has an abundance of pulsing bars and clubs as well as spectacular eateries that will fill you to the brim for just a few pounds. Outside of the cities you can find nature that defies belief. Pebble beaches are just hours from the magnificent Caucasian mountains that carve out the border between Europe and Asia. Overall, it’s a pretty sensational place for a vacation.

Ecuador

When people think about travelling to South America, they normal have Peru or Brazil in mind. While these countries are amazing, Ecuador is all too often forgotten about and that is a real shame. For starters, the country is home to the legendary Galapagos Islands – an archipelago filled with endemic wildlife. On top of that, it has all kinds of excitement going on on the mainland. Quito, its capital, is thoroughly picturesque with its big leafy plazas and craggy mountains in the background. Meanwhile, Baños is filled with waterfalls and is the adventure sports capital of South America.

Madagascar

This African island has no end of things to enchant and delight visitors. Most striking is its population of lemurs that inhabit the treetops. The creatures can be found throughout Madagascar along with a range of other exotic and endemic animals. In addition to its fauna, Madagascar is overflowing with natural beauty. The national parks range from lush jungles to rocks pillars, as can be found in the TsingyBemaraha National Park. And, of course, there are sublime beaches in every direction, just waiting for you to enjoy their golden sand.

Mongolia

If you really want to get away from everything this summer then consider travelling to the relatively undiscovered plains of Mongolia. Mongolia is the least densely populated country on earth, which gives you plenty of space to explore while you’re there. Venture out into the countryside and you might not see another living soul for days on end. But, solitude is just one of the country’s appeals. Mongolia is home to one of the last authentic nomadic people and allows visitors to get an insight of what this unusual lifestyle is like. A highlight of a trip to Mongolia is camping in the Gobi desert and gazing up at the billions of stars overhead.