Hello travel guru's,

We are planning a trip in January or February of 2008 and we are wide open to suggestions. Some info.

We are 27, Canadian, have no kids and no budget

We are looking for a unique place anywhere in the world that has:
tropical weather
great beaches
interesting culture (edgey is ok)
somewhere a little off the beaten track
adventure activities
plenty of fun

we have loved:
Mal Pais Costa Rica
Rio de Janeiro and Ila Bella Brazil
kerela and goa india
on previous vacations at this time of year.

Where should we go?

If you're looking for tropical in January-February, I'm not sure why you're on the Europe Forum. The Canary Islands is about the closest you could get, but given your parameters, I'd doubt it would be acceptable.

1. Zanzibar, maybe combined with visit to Tanzania game parks


2. Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam..more off the beaten track than Hoi Ann and Nha Trang on the east coast

3. Less exotic but pretty spectacular are the southern Thai beach resorts and islands

4. Mozambique

StCirq is correct. I got so excited I forgot where I was!!

Check out the Africa board for some good info on Mozambique and Zanzibar. Also maybe Kenyan coast.

Not to forget Cox's Bazaar in Bangladesh.

And Pemba Island, (Tanzania).

thanks ekscrunchy!
sounds like you have been to some really interesting places, would you mind providing me with a quick rundown as to the major differences between tanzania, mozambique and kenya so that I can research further? THANKS!

Jared I have not been to Mozambique and mentioned it beacuse of what I have read recently; it would appear to fiti your needs. Why not take a look at the Africa board and do a search for some background information....

The Cook Islands (Rarotonga & Aitutaki) fill all your requirements. Not edgy, but an off-the beaten-path tropical paradise with plenty of culture and nature. Plus very affordable. One of our favorite vacations ever.