15 Places to Get Away from it All

Huacachina, Peru: In the northern reaches of the Atacama -- the most arid desert on Earth -- the lagoon at Huacachina appears like a mirage. An oasis of palm trees and blow-the-budget hotels, it lies hidden among massive sand dunes. The panorama from the top of the dunes is stupendous, but for the same views with added adrenaline, hit the sand on a dune buggy. (Tim Draper; Rough Guides/Axiom)