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Dec 20, 2023 · We've picked 60 of the most beautiful places in the world to add to your list, from flamingo-pink lakes in Mexico to green ripples of rice paddies in Indonesia.
- Gstaad, Switzerland
'My husband's family has been going to Gstaad for years and...
- Lamu
Above: Tusitiri. In the late 1980s, a Norwegian family, the...
- Beauty
The biggest isle in the Inner Hebrides is much celebrated...
- The Northern Lights
Thirty square miles of national park in Swedish Lapland,...
- Cool Things to Do in Copenhagen
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- Jodhpur Guide Jasmine Hemsley
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- Gstaad, Switzerland
Nov 27, 2015 · The 51 Most Beautiful Places in the World. From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon. By Caitlin Morton. October 31, 2023. Marcreation/Unsplash. Massive glaciers, staggering mountains,...
- Caitlin Morton
Jun 2, 2022 · Every country in the world has something to offer, from local cuisine to groundbreaking architecture. But actually ranking the most beautiful countries in the world?
- Caitlin Morton
- From Brazil to Morocco, find the locale that'll make your journey soar. Whether you're ready to hike or Instagram the moment, odds are you'll enjoy experiencing the scenery at a new destination, especially if it's different from back home.
- Rhossili Bay: Gower peninsula, Wales. Crabbing, surfing, bicycling, walking and bird-watching are favorite pastimes on the beaches of the Gower peninsula, one of the U.K.
- Vestrahorn: Stokksnes peninsula, Iceland. Nearly 1,500 feet tall, Vestrahorn towers above a lagoon and black sand beach in southeast Iceland. This mountain sits adjacent to Brunnhorn, which locals refer as the "Batman Mountain" because of the shape formed by its three peaks.
- The Pitons: Soufriere, St. Lucia. These lush twin peaks rising straight from the Caribbean Sea are one of the most famous sights in St. Lucia. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pitons Management Area, the Pitons boast diverse geological features such as fumaroles and hot springs, as well as historical rock carvings and ample wildlife-viewing opportunities.
- Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile
- Bagan, Myanmar
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Costa Rica
- Anse Source D'argent, Seychelles
- Grand Canyon, Arizona
- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Zambia
- Whitehaven Beach, Australia
- Avenue of The Baobabs, Madagascar
- Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia
- Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam
There's no better way to experience Patagonia's rugged natural beauty than in Torres del Paine National Park. The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is home to its namesake granite towers (the park's name is an amalgam of the Spanish word for “towers” and the Tehuelche word for “blue”), as well as sparkling lagoons and otherworldly glaciers.
It's hard to truly grasp the magnitude of Bagan Archaeological Zone, dominated by thousands of temples, pagodas, and stupas. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site on a bike (or e-bike to cover even more ground). For an eagle's-eye view, take a hot-air balloon ride at sunrise to see the temples scattered across the lush landscape.
This magical, misty, and well-preserved cloud forest in northwestern Costa Rica is the ultimate template for sustainable ecotourism. Along with its sister cloud forest, Santa Elena Reserve, Monteverdeis a practically untouched paradise home to thousands of plant, animal, and bird species (including the radiant quetzal), visible from jungle paths an...
Pinpointing the most beautiful Seychellois beach is like splitting hairs, but Anse Source d'Argentgets extremely high marks for its sugar-white sand framed by dramatic granite boulders and sparkling aquamarine water. The sweet shoreline is relatively secluded from the resort crowds on La Digue Island.
Offering some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, the Grand Canyontruly merits the term "breathtaking." The vast geologic wonderland, one mile deep and up to 18 miles across, displays countless layers of colorful rock and practically hypnotic vistas.
One of the seven natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls spans the Zimbabwe and Zambia borders. "The smoke that thunders," as it is known to locals, and its surroundings, are hubs for white-water rafting, helicopter rides, big-game safaris, and other thrilling adventures.
Whitehaven Beachis arguably one of the loveliest shores in the world. Part of Australia's Whitsunday Coast, the star attraction is remarkable for its amazing combination of pure silica sands and vivid blue-green waters.
On a dirt road near Madagascar's west coast is a stretch of enormous baobab trees, all that remains of a once-dense forest. The centuries-old giants are especially magnificent cast in the light of a sunrise and sunset.
The world's largest salt flat covers 4,000 square miles of the Bolivian Altiplano. In the dry season, it's an endless white sheet of salt tiles made all the more dazzling by clear, sunny skies. From December to April, however, regular rains create a mirror effect that merges lake and sky. No matter when you see it, Salar de Uyuni is one of the most...
With hundreds of jungle-covered karsts springing out of emerald green waters, Hạ Long Bay is a photographer's dream. Hop on a boat or kayak to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site's beautiful islands and surreal cave systems.
Choosing the world’s most beautiful places is no easy task. After all, how can you compare a thundering waterfall to a lantern-lit city? Or a rainbow-coloured hill to a gleaming white mosque?
Mar 8, 2023 · From lush African forests to vast Latin American deserts, watery Balkan paradises to ancient Middle Eastern cities, here are our picks for the world’s top breathtaking, beautiful destinations...
