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Oia, Santorini, Greece
All
of the Greek islands are undeniably beautiful, but head to the hillside town of
Oia for some of the best views of the bright blue Aegean Sea.
Mù Cang Chải, Vietnam
Get
off the beaten path in this rural district where the rice paddy-terraced
mountains and twisting streams will make you feel like you’re living in a fairy
tale.
Tamil Nadu, India
Most
travelers head to North India for its Mughal palaces and forts, but the
Southern state of Tamil Nadu is where most of the country's major Hindu temples
are found, including the brightly-colored Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple seen here
and the Meenakshi Temple Complex, which is so large it's considered a
mini-city.
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
If
you're looking to get off the grid, head to Chile's Patagonia region for some
of the most beautiful mountain views you'll ever see.
Forbidden City, Beijing, China
Located
in the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City was the imperial palace of China's
emperors for five centuries and is one of the most beautifully preserved
examples of ancient Chinese architecture.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
There
are so many beautiful places in Italy it's hard to pick just one—but the Amalfi
Coast's idyllic hillside towns, like Positano, bump it to the top of our
must-see list
Located
on southern Thailand's west coast, this province's coastline is dotted with
limestone cliffs and hundreds of islands just offshore in the Andaman Sea,
making it one of the world's most popular beach vacation destinations
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Each
year starting in the end of November and peaking in early December, fields of
bright purple Russell Lupins bloom across New Zealand's South Island. One of
the most beautiful spots to go Lupin-spotting is in Fiordland National Park, home to
the equally gorgeous Milford Sound
Bagan, Myanmar
This
ancient city in central Myanmar is made up of thousands (yes, thousands) of
Buddhist temples and pagodas. One of the prettiest views is from above—we
recommend going for a hot air balloon ride at sunrise
Before
you can swim in these beautiful blue-green waters located near Grand Canyon
National Park, you have to hike ten miles to get there. Trust us, it's totally
worth the trek.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
With
82 domes and enough room to accommodate 40,000 worshippers, the Sheikh Zayed
Grand Mosque is not only one of the largest mosques in the world but also one
of the most beautiful with a marble courtyard featuring mosaics of flowers
native to the Middle East.
Situated
on a series of hills over the Tagus River, Portugal's scenic capital is
brimming with magnificent views, pastel-colored buildings and charming yellow
streetcars.
St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia
Legend
has is that after St. Basil's Cathedral was completed in the
16th century, Ivan the Terrible had the architect blinded to prevent him from
creating anything as stunning ever again.
Cape Town, South Africa
It
might take nearly a full day of travel to reach Cape
Town,
but the city's sweeping vistas from Table Mountain and miles of beaches are
totally worth the long haul.
Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Located
southwest of Reykjavik, Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon gets its trademark color
from the silica-rich waters that feed it. And it isn't just pretty—the
geothermal water is great for your skin too
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Located
in Namibia's coastal desert, the remote Sossusvlei region is home to the
world's tallest sand dunes including one that is nearly a quarter-mile high.
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Located
on the Croatian Island of Brač, the Golden Cape is one of Europe’s top beaches.
With crystal blue waters and a white pebble beach, the Golden Cape is the
perfect place to take in the sun and let the air flow (some parts of the beach
are clothing-optional).
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona
is the largest city in Catalonia and has over a dozen Antoni
Gaudí
installations scattered throughout. The most famous being Sagrada Familia and
Park Güell, this city is perfect for any fan of Catalan modernism
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