Are you stuck where to go for your next holiday? We did some research and discovered some of the most desirable and unique destinations for 2019. Here are five picks to add to your bucket list. After compiling this list, we can’t wait to start exploring these fantastic destinations. The only difficult thing is deciding which one.

Who do you fancy meeting most – a snow monster or Dracula?

1. Soufrière, St Lucia

An under-the-radar showstopper in the Caribbean

St Lucia is renowned for being one of the most picturesque islands in the Caribbean. Alongside undulating golden beaches, you’ll find striking black-sand bays, and the coastline is speckled with serene fishing villages and remote yet luxurious resorts. It’s also a renowned hiking destination, boasting rainforests and two towering volcanic mountains, The Pitons.

In Soufrière, you have it all – deserted beaches, and easy access to the island’s mountains and forests. You’ll be able to tuck into traditional Creole cuisine in local cafes or snorkel in the clear waters. You’ll even be close to two of the island’s national parks, where you can swim in mineral pools and explore lunar-like volcanic landscapes. High season is between December and April, but you can also get deals on all-inclusive summer holidays to St Lucia.

Why 2019? Considering Soufrière’s stunning and diverse topography, it won’t be an under-the-radar destination for much longer.

2. Matera, Italy

A unique city was renowned for its limestone grotto dwellings.

Matera is an ancient city in southern Italy, situated on the edges of a rugged ravine. It’s renowned for its Sassi; unique cave dwellings built into the rock. Many of them have been converted into cave hotels, upscale restaurants and galleries. You’ll love wandering the labyrinthine alleys and cobbled piazzas of the Sassi neighbourhoods and checking out its crypts, museums and cathedral.

Why 2019?  Matera is a European Capital for Culture in 2019. This means that there’s a year-round programme of events, ranging from concerts to poetry readings, festivals to art exhibitions.

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3. Tohoku, Japan

An underexplored region of Japan, renowned for its ‘snow monsters’.

Japan is a popular tourist location, with millions of people visiting every year. But few of them venture to the Tohoku region in northern Japan. It’s renowned for its volcanic landscapes, alpine meadows and lakes, and a rugged coastline scattered with hundreds of tiny islands. The region can be visited year-round and is a renowned hiking and culinary destination.

It’s also popular in the winter – visit the Zao Mountains if you’re looking for a skiing holiday. As the snow falls, the trees collect thick deposits of snow and ice, transforming into monstrous humanesque forms. These are now monsters’ make for some great photo opportunities.

Why 2019? In 2020, Tokyo will be hosting the Olympics, and attention will also turn to Tohoku, just 90 minutes north of the capital. Efforts are being made to promote the area and offer more tours and activities for travellers.

4. Pittsburgh, USA

A lesser-known US city with great art and culinary scene.

Most people head to the US to visit places such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. But the States has many more lesser-known cities to offer, and Pittsburgh is one of them. The city is the birthplace of Andy Warhol – a legacy apparent in the yellow steel Andy Warhol bridge and the six-storey Andy Warhol Museum – and is bursting at the seams with eclectic art galleries and museums.

It also has a fantastic wining-and-dining scene, with everything from markets to gourmet restaurants. The city boasts three rivers and lots of green spaces, with plenty of hiking and biking trails.

Why 2019? This year, British Airways has launched a new direct flight from London Heathrow to Pittsburgh, making it easier than ever to visit. What’s more, BBC Good Food and Restaurant Hospitality named Pittsburgh one of the top foodie destinations of 2019.

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5. Cluj-Napoca, Romania

This lively bohemian city is the gateway to ‘Dracula country’.

Cluj-Napoca is a picturesque university town that will capture your imagination with its architecture, ranging from baroque castles to intricate Gothic churches. It has a burgeoning arts scene, bohemian café culture, and lively nightlife. The city also hosts annual film and music festivals.

What’s more, it’s a great base for exploring the nearby mountains of Transylvania, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler (the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s famous Dracula novel).

Why 2019? It’s becoming increasingly easy to visit Cluj-Napoca, as more and more airlines are offering flights to the city. Ryanair has just opened a route from London Southend.

We all love to travel and spend leisure time at some place nice, quiet and peaceful but mostly when we plan a good peaceful holiday at a serene and quiet beach or resort we end up cutting a very big hole in our pockets but what if we tell you that there is a place that will ask you to stay there and live there permanently. And not just that they give you money just to be there. yes, it is a place on earth and it is real.

There is an Island in Greece that has so much low population that they invite people to stay there and live there. Not only that they also pay you to get settled there.

According to a source, The island of Antikythera is one remote island that is still hidden from the rest of the world. This island strives for not tourist but permanent residents as the total population here are 25 which may rise to 40 in summer. It is hard to believe a place that has only 25 or let sat 40 people living there.

via: A Greek Adventure

This is why the government of the Island wants more people to come here and liver there to increase the population. They want more young families to come and flourish here, so much so that the local government even pays you to live there.

In order to raise the number of people on the island, the local government pays 500 Euros per month to live there. It continues to give 500 Euros for about three years and that’s not all, it also gives you free land to build you a house and free business opportunity to flourish there.

The President of the Island himself told a Greek website iefimerida that occupation like a stock farmer, builders, bakers, and fishermen have better chances at the island, he says “We are looking for many families to ‘revive’ our island. These are professions which can guarantee a decent income for those who will come to our island.”

While the priority is given to the Greek families, people of all the nationalities are welcome here to live permanently.

via: Photo by Evgeni Dinev Photography/Getty Images

If you are wondering what facilities there will be as the number of people living there is very low, then you are probably right. There aren’t many modern facilities, they have only a few or just one shop that is more like a supermarket that sells usually seasonal fruits and vegetables.

There is no ATM on the island, but for our surprise, they do have electricity and internet connection. But during the windy winter season, the electricity is quite unstable.

If you are a person who doesn’t want great ties with the rest of the world and like to live a quiet and remote life, then what is better than living on an Island of beautiful Greece, with no financial insecurity and low key lifestyle. It is like the whole life is a holiday package.

However, this could be quite boring for a person who has tasted the lifestyle of metropolitan cities and cannot do without higher amenities of life. There are no discos, pups or many bars to have a nightlife for having so youngsters might easily get bored here.

Featured Image source: A Greek Adventure

India is one of those countries that share a deep ancient history. It is here were generations of royal rulers have ruled and contributed to the diverse culture of India. Every city of the country is associated with some ancient history and holds testimony for the same. With the number of historic sites, monuments, ancient temples and a huge number of transcripts, India has a treasure to share with the world. This is why India’s one of the most historic city, Pink City makes it to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jaipur is a city of Rajas and Maharajas. It has the most number of historic sites like forts palaces such as City Palace, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Janta Mantra, Amer fort, etc. And due to its rich heritage and culture, Jaipur is recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

According to the source, in the 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan, 21 countries took part. And to India’s pride, 16 countries voted for Jaipur to be included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

To mark the words of UNESCO’s official press release “The fortified city of Jaipur, in India’s northwestern state of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Sing II. Unlike other cities in the region located in hilly terrain, Jaipur was established on the plain and built according to a grid plan interpreted in the light of Vedic architecture.”

“The streets featuring continuous colonnaded businesses that intersect in the center, creating large public squares called chapters. Markets, stalls, residences, and temples built along the main streets have uniform facades. The city’s urban planning shows an exchange of ideas from ancient Hindu and modern Mughal as well as Western cultures.

The grid plan is a model that prevails in the West, while the organization of the different districts refers to traditional Hindu concepts. Designed to be a commercial capital, the city has maintained its local commercial, artisanal and cooperative traditions to this day.”

It is a second time that India wins pride. In 2017 Ahmedabad was given the status of the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Other new sites that made it to the UNESCO World Heritage Site 2019, are Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto, (Indonesia) , Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan (Japan), Megalithic Jar Sites in Xiengkhouang, Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City (China), Budj Bim Cultural Landscape (Australia), Dilmun Burial Mounds (Bahrain).

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India is the only country that’s the whole city is marked as the heritage site and not the particular site like the other countries. This is the time we cherish this achievement and thrive to make all our heritage clean and restored so that it attracts tourist all over the world.

We should encourage tourism in India, as this leads to fame and pride, and also helps the economy grow.

Indian sare feeling so proud of this achievement, Here are some tweets showing their love and reactions.

“Pink City” #Jaipur got inscribed in @UNESCO‘s list of #WorldHeritage sites.
The city became the 38th World Heritage site of India. pic.twitter.com/YFoXfhqfOO

— SunandaSSinha (@SunandaSSinha) July 6, 2019

This just in! #Jaipur joins in as India’s 38th #WorldHeritage site as announced by @UNESCO today! What’s your favourite cultural space in the city? 🎉

cc: @a_appy pic.twitter.com/DW9pbQ13u6

— HeritageLab 🏛🤺 (@MedhaviGandhi) July 6, 2019

Great news !! And what a wonderful feeling having the walled city of #Jaipur now listed as a #WorldHeritageSite @UNESCO 💥💥 we must all join hands and endeavour to make Jaipur a city of pride for now and all future generations 👍 pic.twitter.com/0lMjjSwawF

— Dr. Krishna Poonia ( जयपुर ग्रामीण ) (@Murarisharmainc) July 6, 2019

India’s pink city #Jaipur declared as a #WorldHeritage site by #UNESCO today during 43rd meeting of WHC being held in Baku, Azerbaijan . It’s proud moment for every Indian🇮🇳. Congratulations to everyone. @pspoffice @PMOIndia @narendramodi @prahladspatel @PIB_India @MIB_India https://t.co/dFdfhJ4urF

— Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) July 6, 2019

No matter where you one from, magic city Jaipur never cease to mesmerise you with its charm and beauty.
Congratulations on Jaipur being inscribed as World heritage Site by @UNESCO !#jaipur #UNESCO pic.twitter.com/birbPFXkKC

— Geetika Swami (@SwamiGeetika) July 6, 2019