Riding in a hot air balloon has always been some sort of a fantasy and adventure for excursionists around the globe. Journeys across seas, oceans and continents to new and different worlds, cultures and people. There is a huge appeal of sighting wonderful scenery, places and country from high above and in open air, floating in a basket and being carried across the skies.

The Maldives, a sandy necklace of islands that stretches 750 kilometres across the Indian Ocean, just north of the Equator, is a paradise for snorkellers and scuba divers. The star attractions are manta rays, sundry sharks and whale sharks, fish so big they are sometimes mistaken for whales and so rare that spotting one is a once-in-a-lifetime event for most submerged tourists.

The Sahara Desert is one of the few places on Earth where you can get lost in the beauty and vastness of the landscape. This desert is the world’s largest hot desert and many travelers visit Morocco specifically with the intention of spending a night under the stars on a sand dune in the middle of the Sahara. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that can't be missed.

Costa Rica has coastline along the Pacific Ocean and along the Caribbean which leads to the perfect opportunity for those looking to enjoy sea kayaking. The waters are relatively sheltered and known for its wildlife. Travelers kayaking in Costa Rica will see a magnitude of wildlife including dolphins, frigate birds, sea turtles, porpoises and even orcas.

Home to one third of the world’s remaining population of endangered mountain gorillas Rwanda has a large swath of area which protects this amazing mammal. Silently admiring the gorillas that remain in the wild is an unforgettable experience and one of the most rewarding wildlife safaris in Africa.

Depending on what part of the Artic you visit, your adventure can include glaciers, reindeer, dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers and hot springs, lava fields and of course the magnificent polar bear.