As the home of the now extinct Dodo, Mauritius is a remnant of the lost (and newly found) continent of Mauritia. Located approximately 1000 km (600 miles) east of Madagascar, Mauritius is one of the most remote islands in the Indian Ocean. Well, that dream is a place on Earth, and that place is Mauritius. We dream of white sand beaches, turquois water, mountainous jungles, or strange and wonderful creatures lurking in unexplored places. In fact, they are but a year-round visitable destination - like almost all tropical destinations.“Mauritius was made first and then heaven and heaven was copied after Mauritius” – Mark Twain (1896).Īs divers, we all dream of exploring that pristine tropical island as far from any other landmass as possible. Tip: during the European winter is high season in the Maldives. Crystal-clear water, first-class resorts, powder-sugar white sandy beaches and palm trees swaying gently in the wind are just a few of them. The group of islands in the Indian Ocean is one of the most beautiful places in the world. No insider tip, but one that simply belongs on every Dream Bucket List, are the Maldives. The memorial is located at the Kallur Lighthouse. Tip: on Kalsoy there is a tombstone commemorating the last whereabouts of James Bond in No Time to Die.

But now, looking to the future, they are focusing on sustainable tourism. Until now, people lived from sheep breeding and fishing. People have lived here since the Middle Ages - a total of 54,000. Faroe Islands, DenmarkĪs an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark, the 18 islands of the Faroe Islands lie in the North Atlantic between Scotland, Iceland and Norway. If you take the adventure on yourself, you'll have the best chances of an unclouded view during the dry season, even if the waterfall is then somewhat less impressive. Tip: you can reach the waterfall only by a one-day boat trip from Canaima - and there you have to fly first.

This could be translated as place of the deepest jump. In the language of the indigenous Pemón people, it's also called Kerepakupai Vena. From the waterfall, also called Salto Churún-Merú, the water masses plunge 979 meters into the depths. If you are not standing directly in front of it, you can only guess at the extent of the highest free-falling waterfall in the world. It can be admired in the Louvre in Paris. A rental car is worthwhile to explore the island. Tip: Milos is easily accessible via plane or ferry from Athens. It's brilliant white and offers many opportunities to jump directly into the turquoise water. One of the natural beauties of Milos also makes it onto any Dream Bucket List: Sarakiniko Beach. Here, you can experience the quieter version of island life.

The small Cycladic island of Milos is - compared to its sisters Mykonos and Santorini - still considered a type of insider tip. It's a well visited region, so it's a good idea to come off-season and early in the morning.

Tip: the national park entrance is only available as a 4-day ticket and is linked to your fingerprint.

The area in Hunan Province has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. No wonder, after all, more than 3,000 columns of sandstone tower up to 200 meters into the sky and form the surreal-looking backdrop of Wulingyuan and Zhangjiajie. James Cameron has captured the region with his epic Avatar on the big screen and set her a cinematic monument. Recently, Al'Ula has opened its own airport and even its own app, which can be used to explore the region even better. Tip: several luxurious hotels, such as the Habitas or the Banyan Tree Al'Ula offer deluxe desert camping. Safaris, breathtaking new buildings, the impressive desert landscape and unique hotels are among the other reasons why the region absolutely belongs on the Dream Bucket List. Here one admires imposing stone tombs of the Nabataeans. Worth seeing, for example, is Hegra, Al'Ula's first UNESCO World Heritage site. In the past, the oasis was an important trading point, but today Al'Ula is probably the kingdom's most sensational new tourism project.

Maldives underwater waterfall