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40 Incredible Secret Places Most Travelers Don't Know About. The Last One Blew Me Away...

original article by Mike Pygas

Aescher hotel is so high up on the Appenzellerland mountains that you have to hike or get a cable car to reach it. Amenities are intentionally basic but the food is hearty and the nearby trails lead to exhilarating adventures.

Found deep within this huge National Park is the boundary between North America and Europe. Lucky divers can swim in between the tectonic plates of these two continents, which is getting 2 centimeters wider every year.

Deep in the province of Dordogne, you'll find an old mill transformed into an amazingly quaint hotel on the banks of a peaceful river, with nothing around for miles. It's also home to the renowned Michelin Star restaurant, with plenty of outdoor seating.

This beautiful island is mostly untouched by man, with a tiny native population and only 400 tourists being allowed to visit each year. The limit is in place to protect the amazing natural landscape of Howe Island, which is home to a beautiful crystal lagoon and coral reef.