Paris, London and New York will always be popular tourist destinations. But travelers pursuing eco-tourism, voluntourism and adventure travel want to visit remote places in ever-increasing numbers.
There is a burgeoning market for trips that take us to unspoiled beaches and drop us off on uninhabited islands for a day -- or several days.
Don't assume the road less traveled is always cheaper than the Champs-Élysées or 5th Avenue. It pays to shop carefully for these "undiscovered experiences."


