Sardinia. Bhutan. Onomichi, Japan — what do these have in common?
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Well, they might be places you’ve never thought of vacationing in but really should now. That’s because they’re fantastic and fulfilling spots that are on the brink of becoming too touristy, according to Travel + Leisure.
This July, the travel magazine consulted its “A-list travel advisors” to build a list of “27 Under-the-Radar Places to Visit Before They Get Too Popular.” One locale is a very interesting drive away from the Bay Area: Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, which holds “activities for all travelers, including the vineyards of Valle de Guadalupe, the whale mating grounds of Laguna San Ignacio, and magical towns like La Paz, Todos Santos and Loreto.”
What other places should you visit before they blow up? Here are the first 10 on the list; for the full lineup and individual reasoning check out the article.
Travel + Leisure’s under-the-radar places to visit before they get too popular
1 Sardinia, Italy
2 The Baja California Peninsula, Mexico
3 Madagascar
4 Gargano, Italy
5 Asturias, Spain
Italy’s Sardinia is considered one of the world’s most gorgeous islands. (Getty Images)
6 The Southern Highlands, Australia
7 Mongolia
8 Bolivia
9 The Craigieburn Valley, New Zealand
10 Antarctica
Source: travelandleisure.com/hidden-gems-destinations-popular-11773295
