Ecuador is a country straddling the equator on South America’s west coast. Its diverse landscape encompasses Amazon jungle, Andean highlands and the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands.

Grenada, another Caribbean nation in the list, possesses a bevy of gorgeous, soft-sand beaches and a mountainous and lush rainforest-covered interior. Grenada offers lots to see and do; a hike in the rainforest, sailing, particularly around the protected bays of Grenada's deeply indented south coast, and diving.

Jamaica, the fourth largest island nation in the Caribbean is home to lush topography of mountains, rainforests and reef-lined beaches.Tourists flock to this small island nation to enjoy tropical weather and warm sandy beaches.

Situated in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is an island nation known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. The mountainous interior includes Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife like the flying fox.

Trinidad and Tobago is a dual-island Caribbean nation with distinctive Creole traditions and cuisines. While Trinidad hosts a boisterous carnival featuring calypso and soca music, Tobago is known for its beaches.

Fiji consists of some 332 islands, with only a third inhabited in the South Pacific. The archipelago is famed for rugged landscapes, palm-lined beaches and coral reefs with clear lagoons.

Nepal, the Himalayan nation, is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventure. The Hindu and Buddhist heritage of Nepal and its cool weather are also strong attractions.

Bhutan is a little country in the Himalayas totally cut from visitors until the 1970s. Interestingly, electricity, coffee shops and Wi-Fi arrived only recently in many parts of the country. Bhutan is known for its monasteries, fortresses and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.