Sunset Travel Inc. - Best Exotic Vaction Locations

Best Exotic Vacation Locations

The unexplored world beckons you, the lure of unfamiliar cultures is too strong to resist, and at night you dream of windswept grasslands, enchanting tribal music, centuries-old open air markets, and new discoveries at every turn. If this describes you, then choose one of these places on our list of Best Exotic Vacation Destinations and you'll experience the type of vacation reserved for a select few - those that crave the challenges of exploration and appreciate the rewards!

Due to the fact that each of these vacations is a highly personalized, custom trip based on your needs, schedule, fitness level, and other factors, information on specific package inclusions is only available after we speak with you and tailor a package just for you. For this reason we choose to not put any "at a glance" symbols on this page. Please call us if you are interested in any of these Exotic Vacation Destinations.

Xpu-Ha Palace - Riviera Maya, Mexico
Nestled within tropical gardens and on a spectacular white sand beach, this is the ultimate adventure for ecological and nature lovers who want to experience the exotic without giving up the luxury! Bungalow-style accommodations complement the natural setting, but under these thatched roofs you'll find plush beds, double Jacuzzi, satellite TV, air conditioning, purified water, coffeemakers, and a large private terrace with a hammock. You can visit nearby Mayan ruins on one of the included tours, or just lounge on the beach. 24-hour room service lets you enjoy a romantic meal on your terrace, day or night, and children are catered to at their Kids Club. And when you stay at one Palace Resort, you can enjoy the amenities of all six Mexico Palace Resorts!


Explore Mexico

Ice Hotel - Jukkasjarvi, Sweden
Imagine a hotel which is built from scratch every year. A new design, new suites, a brand new reception - in fact everything in it is crisp and new. Well, there is such a hotel; the Ice Hotel, situated on the shores of the Torne River, in the old village of Jukkasjärvi in Swedish Lapland. 10 000 tons of crystal clear ice from the ‘ice manufacturing plant’, the Torne River, and 30 000 tons of pure snow generously supplied by Mother Nature are needed to build the Ice Hotel every year. The hotel sleeps over 100 guests, and every bedroom is unique. The Ice Hotel includes an Ice Chapel (in case you want to get married while you're there!), an ice art exhibition hall, a cinema and the world famous ‘Absolut Ice Bar’. Once there you can partake of several winter-wonderland excursions, such as a dog-sled ride or snowmobile safari, or an overnight trip to a wilderness camp.


Swedish Ice Hotel

Exploring the Galapagos Islands
600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the remote Galapagos offers a unique opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife in one of the Earth’s greatest natural laboratories. In a stark volcanic landscape, millions of sea birds, land and marine iguanas, fur seals, sea lions, and the endangered Galapagos tortoise make their home, largely unafraid of humans. The best months to see nesting seabirds are February and March, with late March marking the return of the waved albatross from its long ocean voyage. May and June is the time to spot marine-iguana and sea-turtle hatchlings. The return of colder currents in July and August turn out playful sea lions and bring whales close to shore. In December you can see the Darwin finches building their nests. The coolest season is September through October, when skies are a constant gray. Little precipitation occurs during this time; the rainy season is actually from January to March, though it's short, hot, and totally unpredictable.


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Banyan Tree Resort - Seychelles Islands
These 115 islands in the Indian Ocean have retained their charm and mystique as one of the last paradises on earth. Nestled in Intendance Bay with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, one of the world's most beautiful talcum powder beaches, swaying palm trees and lush tropical forest, Banyan Tree Seychelles provides a rare taste of paradise. For the very best of Seychellois architecture, its 36 stunning pool villas combine contemporary, colonial and 'plantation' décor; from high sloping ceilings, airy verandas and louvered doors to ethnic woven textiles - allowing you to experience Banyan Tree's signature blend of romance, rejuvenation and exotic sensuality in Seychellois style.


Seychelles Islands

A Costa Rican Jungle Adventure
Giving Eden a run for its money, Costa Rica is one of the most biologically rich countries in the world. Its rainforests are literally teeming with wildlife, making it an animal-lover's paradise. Explore a place where the terrain ranges from luxuriant rain forests and jungle landscapes to deserted beaches and wind-swept volcanic summits. Along the way, view landscapes of rushing waterfalls and sleepy lagoons, unspoiled beaches and tropical rain forests, where a virtual kaleidoscope of plants, birds, and wildlife may be found. Costa Rica is a naturalist's paradise that has remained largely immune to commercial development and is home to more than 12,000 plant, 235 mammal, 845 bird, and 360 amphibian species.


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Hedonism II and Hedonism III
For the ultimate adults-only playground, try Hedonism Resorts in Jamaica. Not for the shy or conservative (when it comes to clothing that is), Hedonism is a place where you can go au naturel - or not - your choice. At Hedonism III, you'll find swim-up rooms and a Roman tub in every room, as well as a see-through slide that snakes through the disco. Set on 15 acres on the Eastern end of Runaway Bay, Hedonism III features expansive ocean views and offers total escape for a truly active (and slightly wicked!) Life at Hedonism II centers around two private stretches of beach: One nude. One not. Both fantastic. It's a big part of what makes the spirit of Hedonism II so enjoyable. You can be as free as you want to be, depending on your mood. For a quiet, private moment, slip off to a shaded hammock with a good book. Or shed your inhibitions, and join in the party on the nude beach. Just be yourself, or someone else entirely. Whatever makes you happy.


Get Wild at Hedonism

The Maharaja's Vacation - India
This unique vacation begins in Delhi, where blessings for a happy marriage can be offered by a Hindu priest. Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the beloved Taj Mahal - the ultimate monument to eternal devotion, then on to Jaipur, the famed "pink city" of Rajasthan, stopping at the abandoned Fahetpur Sikri en route. Enjoy a 3 night stay at India's premier deluxe property, where you may pamper yourselves with a variety of Ayurvedic treatments, massages, sauna or steam baths in their complete spa. Next up - an elephant ride to Amber Fort to tour the colorful temples and palaces, then to Udaipur, where the Lake Palace rises like a lotus out of Lake Pichola. Spend 2 nights in what many consider the most romantic city in India. You then fly to Goa for 3 nights, where you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the tropical paradise and fine cuisine of this lush coastal state from the luxurious comfort of one of India's most atmospheric spas. Conclude your journey in Bombay, where you will visit Elephanta Island, Malabar Hill, and the hanging gardens perched atop the hill. This is truly a unique vacation getaway!


India and the Taj Mahal

Masai Mara National Reserve Safari - Kenya
Get the thrill of a safari while enjoying the comforts of luxury on a seven-day adventure. This is the most popular game park in Kenya, and for wildlife worshippers, this slice of the Serengeti Plains is a bit of heaven. Visitors are rewarded with a bounty of beasts, from big cats and pachyderms to zebra and buffalo. Come for the annual wildebeest migration--usually July through October--when the pounding of millions of hooves beat the earth. Depart early morning for a game drive just as the dawn light begins to stir the sleeping lions, zebras, and giraffes. Stop for a delicious lunch mid-day, then it's back out for an afternoon drive on the vast grasslands, when the elephants, wildebeest, and hippos are most visible as they take to watering holes to cool off. Return to your rooms and sip a sundowner on your private verandah as inky darkness washes over the landscape and the night sounds of the Masai Mara come alive. A gourmet dinner ends each day of this perfect vacation adventure.


African Safari

Bhutan - Himalayas
Nestled in the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan ranks among the top ten hot spots in the world for bio-diversity. Over 70% of Bhutan is blanketed in virgin forests, with rippling pristine rivers meandering alongside terraced rice fields. Surrounded by high Himalayan Mountains the essence of Bhutan is serenity and beauty distilled through the ages of time. Visitors to the country will be surprised that the culture and the traditional lifestyle is still intact and at the degree to which it permeates all facets of modern day secular life. From the traditional woven garments to the prayer flags on high mountain slopes, from the religious mask dances to the folk dances, this rich heritage is proudly evident and offers a unique cultural setting for your exotic vacation getaway.


Explore the Himalayas

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