| National Geographic magazine recently released a top | | | | the traditional and eco-tourist alike. The Island |
| ten list of the best travel spots in the world. The list | | | | encompasses a wide range of ecosystems, from |
| was based on aesthetic appeal, cultural integrity, | | | | ocean to mountains and everything in between. The |
| environmental conditions, condition of historic | | | | landscape offers incredible diversity in vacation |
| structures and tourism management. Here is the list | | | | opportunities, including kayaking, surfing, caving, and |
| they chose, along with some general information | | | | other recreational activities. The Island is separated |
| about each and why you might want to consider the | | | | form the rest of New Zealand by the spectacular |
| area for your next travel vacation. | | | | Southern Alps, and the isolation has allowed the |
| 1) Norwegian Fjords: One of the great wonders of | | | | culture to evolve in relative isolation, bringing a unique |
| the world, the tall peaks of Norway plunge down into | | | | blend into the modern day with the right touch of |
| watery canals that are one of the trademarks of | | | | polite hospitality. |
| Norway. There is no other scenery like it on earth, | | | | 4) Torres del Paine, Chile: Another unique blend of |
| and combined with the Old World rustic appeal of the | | | | mountain and coast, the Torres Del Paine offers a |
| country there is no better vacation destination. | | | | huge amount of diversity to the traveler. The area |
| Tourists can explore the region themselves and plan | | | | includes several National Parks, and tourists can have |
| their own trip, which can include every single activity | | | | once-in-a-lifetime experiences in watching the yearly |
| you could imagine, from fishing to hiking, sailing to | | | | migration of the humpback whale in the oceans |
| sight-seeing. You could also take advantage of one | | | | bordering the area. The are is devoted to tourism, |
| of the many travel agencies both local and | | | | and there are several nationally developed services |
| international who offer planned trips to this region, | | | | that specialize in accommodating foreigners with |
| which includes cruise options as well as land based | | | | maximum convenience and comfort. |
| opportunities. | | | | 5) Tasmania, Australia: Another island vacation, the |
| 2) Cape Breton Island, Canada: Cape Breton Island is | | | | remote province of Tasmania offers a incredibly and |
| in Eastern Canada, just off the coast of Nova Scotia. | | | | unique vacation experience, which is really saying |
| The island offers a unique blend of Gaelic, French, | | | | something when you consider it is a part of one of |
| and English cultures. The area is famous for its folk | | | | the most uniquely biodiverse countries in the world. |
| music and cheap, fresh seafood as well as turn of | | | | Tasmania offers every type of tourist attraction |
| the century style and beautiful scenery. Explore the | | | | possible, and its ecological niche is even more |
| Island yourself or go through an established travel | | | | specialized than the Australian mainland. If you are on |
| agency! | | | | an extended travel vacation, the province is only a |
| 3) South Island, New Zealand: The South Island of | | | | short ferry ride away from the rest of the country. |
| New Zealand offers highly diversified opportunities for | | | | |