The whole world has been completely explored, but it is true that there are still many, many places to discover, at least touristy, before they become fashionable.
With the help of Cartorange, we have discovered three remote islands, for holidays in contact with nature, where charter flights have not yet arrived and you feel a little explorers, new cultures, traditions, emotions.
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Three remote islands to discover
Indonesia: Flores and Raja Ampat
Indonesia is formed by a myriad of islands and small archipelagos, and if you want to avoid the most beaten paths it is certainly not a problem to find a destination a little out of hand.
If you want to come into contact with the most authentic nature and with unique ancestral traditions Flores, one of Small Sonda Islands, it is ideal. In this island an hour and a half of flight from Bali the population still lives far from modernity, according to slow rhythms. The landscape is shaped by thirteen volcanoes covered by forests. If you are looking for a spectacular place for diving, the perfect destination is Raja Ampat, archipelago of 1,500 islands and islets:
It is a marine park with a spectacular coral reef. And it is still unpopular, since it is necessary 6 hours flight from JakartaMakassar. But it is worth a long journey to this pristine paradise.
Japan: Ishigaki-jima
The islands of the extreme south of Japan offer a tropical climate, beautiful beaches, crystal clear sea the charm of a unique culture. Plus they are really far from everything: they are two thousand kilometers from Tokyo, three and a half hours of flight. In Ishigaki-jima there are most beautiful beaches in Japan, and this makes it the ideal final destination to relax after a tour of the village of the Rising Sun.
Culture, traditions and cuisine are authentically Japanese, but they preserve their local peculiarities different from the rest of the country: this small island reserves surprises at every corner. Among the recommended experiences are snorkeling and diving to admire the beautiful seabeds. Not to be missed kayaking excursions on the river Fukido and on foot to explore the interior of the island.
Canada: Tofino, Vancouver Island
If you prefer colder climates and holidays full of sports and walking, your destination is Tofino, on Vancouver Island, Pacific coast of Canada, a paradise for those who love hiking and outdoor life. It is loved both by families and by the most adventurous travelers, because there are proposals of all kinds, but all in the name of nature and sustainable tourism. Sports is at the forefront: according to Canadians Tofino is the capital of surfing and you also practice the sup (a simpler variant to learn, in which with a paddle you stand on the table and you have the feeling of walking on the water).
Other sports that find their ideal environment are kayaking, canoeing, fishing, trail and biking. All this takes place in an incredible natural setting, such as the Clayoquot Sound area, a biosphere reserve protected by UNESCO, and Pacific Rim National Park, one of the wildest territories in Canada overlooking the Pacific Ocean and populated with animals such as bears, elks, whales; it is possible to observe bears and other animals both from the mainland and from the sea on board specially equipped boats or flying with helicopters and hydroplanes.
