Unique affordable destinations not on your list

Peter GreenbergTODAY Travel Editor

Here are some destinations you probably haven’t considered, but each offers a great but uncrowded, unspoiled and affordable experience. Our candidates this week range from islands in Scandinavia and off the coast of Brazil to areas in Western Africa, Latvia and two surprises in North America:

Fernando de Noronha Island, BrazilYes, you’ve heard of Rio de Janeiro, but this island in northeastern Brazil, 200 miles off the coast, is the great unreported secret. In fact, Fernando is actually 21 islands. And smart Brazilians (and now smart TODAY watchers) go there. Not only are there great beaches, but Fernando is considered to be the best area for snorkeling and scuba diving in Brazil — in places like Dolphin Bay and Sancho Bay. Want to swim with the dolphins? No problem. Large schools of spinner dolphins can be found everywhere.