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1. Hike to Maroon Bells, USA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hike to Maroon Bells, USA
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2. Tour the Grand Canyon, USA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Tour the Grand Canyon, USA
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3. Enjoy spectacular sunsets in the Blue Ridge Mountains, USA

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Enjoy spectacular sunsets in the Blue Ridge Mountains, USA
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4. Feel the magic of Oia, Santorini, Greece

Feel the magic of Oia, Santorini, Greece
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5. Take photos of the stunning Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

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Take photos of the stunning Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
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6. Take in the coastal beauty of the Amalfi Coast, Italy

Take in the coastal beauty of the Amalfi Coast, Italy
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7. Dive into the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

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Dive into the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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8. Discover stunning mountain views of Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

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Discover stunning mountain views of Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
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9. Capture the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Garden of the Gods, Colorado, USA

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Capture the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Garden of the Gods, Colorado, USA
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10. Take photos of Moraine Lake, Canada

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Take photos of Moraine Lake, Canada
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11. Visit enchanting Lake Bled, Slovenia

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Visit enchanting Lake Bled, Slovenia
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12. Relax on Mauna Kea Beach, Hawaii, USA

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Relax on Mauna Kea Beach, Hawaii, USA
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13. Dine with a view of Niagara Falls

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Dine with a view of Niagara Falls
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14. See geysers at Yellowstone National Park, USA

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See geysers at Yellowstone National Park, USA
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15. Go hiking in Arches National Park, USA

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Go hiking in Arches National Park, USA
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16. Take the kids to Joshua Tree National Park, USA

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Take the kids to Joshua Tree National Park, USA
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17. Embrace the scenic alpine mountain views in Apenzell, Switzerland

Embrace the scenic alpine mountain views in Apenzell, Switzerland
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18. Relax and recharge in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon, Iceland

Relax and recharge in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon, Iceland
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19. Enjoy a romantic vacation in Bora Bora's turquoise waters

Enjoy a romantic vacation in Bora Bora's turquoise waters
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20. Admire the breathtaking beauty of Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

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Admire the breathtaking beauty of Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
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21. Take a ferry along the scenic Geiranger Fjord, Norway

Take a ferry along the scenic Geiranger Fjord, Norway
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22. Witness the majestic beauty of Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe

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Witness the majestic beauty of Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe
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23. See the red sand dunes in Sossusvlei, Namibia

See the red sand dunes in Sossusvlei, Namibia
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24. See the salt flats at Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

See the salt flats at Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
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25. Swim at Krabi's amazingly beautiful beaches, Thailand

Swim at Krabi's amazingly beautiful beaches, Thailand
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Most beautiful places in the world include international destinations like Greece, Croatia, Chile, and Italy, as well as U.S. places such as Colorado, Washington, South Carolina, and many other states.
  • Visitors get to choose among spectacular mountain ranges, scenic lakes, thundering waterfalls, dreamy ancient towns perched on high cliffs, and parks that attract millions of people from all over the world.

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