Best vacation places around the world
Vacations are one of the most pleasant escapes anyone can take away. Having travelled around the world, I’ve learned what the best vacation destinations around the world are for all kinds of people.
Vacations are a great way to relax and disconnect from our busy schedules. Vacations also offer great opportunities to take lots of photos while we travel, explore new places and learn more about the areas we visit and the culture residing there.
Traveling is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. It broadens your horizons, relaxes you, and teaches you things that you wouldn’t otherwise learn. But it can also be expensive. So what if I told you there are some places that can offer the same experiences at a fraction of the cost?
The world is full of beautiful places that are perfect for a vacation.
Here are some of the best vacation spots around the world:
-Hawaii: Hawaii is a great place to go if you want to relax and enjoy yourself. There are many different activities available in Hawaii, including snorkeling and scuba diving in open water, surfing, hiking through volcanoes and tropical rainforests, visiting historical sites such as Pearl Harbor or Maui’s Haleakala Crater, and relaxing at one of the many beaches on Oahu or Maui. You can also go hiking up mountains or take helicopter tours over the island’s landscape.
-Australia: Australia is an amazing place to visit because it has so much natural beauty. In Australia you can go on safari tours through the Outback where you will see kangaroos grazing on grasslands and koalas sleeping in trees at nightfall; you can swim with dolphins in Sydney Harbour; or hike through the Blue Mountains outside Sydney during springtime when there are wildflowers blooming all over the ground below your feet! There are also some great cities like Melbourne (the second largest city in Australia) which has many museums and art galleries that showcase Australian culture through paintings by famous artists such as
There are many places to visit around the world and you can choose from a number of different options. You can visit a lot of historical sites and monuments, or you can enjoy the beauty of nature. You can also find plenty of fun activities to do when you’re on vacation. Here are some of the best vacation spots in the world:
1) Paris, France – Paris is considered one of the most romantic cities in the world and it’s home to some of the most famous landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral and Eiffel Tower.
2) New York City, USA – New York has so much to offer tourists that it’s hard to know where to begin! There are lots of museums, parks and shopping districts which means there’s always something new for visitors every day!
3) Barcelona, Spain – Barcelona is famous for its architecture so if architecture is something that interests you then this place should definitely be on your bucket list! It also has lots of beautiful beaches nearby so there’s plenty
1. Machu Picchu, Peru
Located high in the Andes mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu is now believed to have been a sacred royal retreat for the Incan rulers. Built in the 15th century AD and abandoned less than a 100 years later, the remote site continues to amaze with its perfectly joined, mortarless, intricate stonework. Huge multi-ton blocks of stone are perfectly joined with each other, without the use of mortar or cement.
The journey to Machu Picchu typically starts in the mountain city of Cusco, which was the capital city of the Inca Empire. Cusco is a fascinating place to explore-be sure to spend a few days there before or after your Machu Picchu adventure.
It’s possible to hike the Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu. The full hike takes five days, but you can also start closer and do a one-, two- or three-day hike along the trail. Most people take the train from Cusco, which takes about three and a half hours.
Machu Picchu has taken steps to avoid over-tourism and has limited the number of visitors to the site each day. All visitors need a permit prior to visiting. They are easily available from the Peruvian Ministry of Culture reservation page up to four months in advance. Many websites, hoping to sell tours, do not share this information.
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2. The Grand Canyon, Arizona
This incredible sight, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, is in the U.S. state of Arizona. It’s one of those beautiful places for which photos or video just don’t do it justice-its sheer size and scope is hard to comprehend.
With geology formed over the past two billion years, yes billion, the 277 mile-long canyon itself is believed to have been started around five to six million years ago. It was formed by the flow of the Colorado River, which still flows through it and continues to erode the geology along its course. The Grand Canyon is up to 18 miles wide in places and up to a mile deep. Imagine standing on the edge, looking down a sheer rock wall almost a mile to the river below.
Most visitors come to the area referred to as the South Rim. This is where a number of impressive hiking trails into the Grand Canyon begin and great overlooks are spread along the rim road, known as Desert View Drive. A range of accommodations are available here and nearby, from tents to a rustic luxury canyon-side resort built from logs. A few accommodations are also found on the remote North Rim.
Many visitors access the canyon via the historic Grand Canyon Railway, which runs from the town of Williams, Arizona. The 64-mile rail line provides an entertaining way to get to the canyon with food and live music onboard. For those who prefer to drive, see our articles on driving north from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon or driving from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon.
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3. Rome, Italy
The Eternal City is more like a giant, living museum. Visitors are immersed in and surrounded by thousands of years of history. It’s a relatively compact city, and a three-day itinerary gets you to the minimum number of must-see places.
These must-see sites for any visitor include the Colosseum and adjacent Roman Forum; the Pantheon; and Vatican City, a separate country in the middle of central Rome.
Take some time to explore the outskirts of Rome, too. Consider a hike along a tomb-lined section of the Appian Way, the ancient Roman superhighway, and a visit to one of the aqueduct ruins outside the city.
If you feel like hitting the beach after all your exploring, Rome has a wonderful assortment of beach towns just a short drive away on the Lazio Coast. Escape the heat, hustle, and bustle of the city to bathe in the cool waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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4. Maui, Hawaii
This Hawaiian island offers a wide range of experiences for visitors. You can surf, enjoy a meal on the beach at a five-star luxury resort in Wailea, ride a horse across a dormant volcano in Haleakala National Park, or hike through a rainforest in the West Maui Mountains. The natural scenery is amazing-it’s truly one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
When it comes to accommodation, there is something for everyone here, from rustic hippie bungalow bed and breakfasts to five-star luxury resort hotels. Wailea has all the luxury resorts-it’s like the beachfront Beverly Hills of Maui. If you’re staying here, be sure to venture out and spend some time in Kihei, where the locals hang out.
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5. Masai Mara, Kenya
Kenya’s Masai Mara is an incredible bio-diverse area and a popular safari destination. It’s an opportunity to see the “big five” animals (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo) all during one trip or, if you’re lucky, during one afternoon.
The protected Masai Mara National Reserve park area is huge, over 1,500 square kilometers of mainly grassland, extending all the way to the Serengeti plain of Tanzania. The popular times to visit are during the twice-yearly migrations, the main one being in July and August. Over a million wildebeest and other animals cross the area in huge groups to go from one feeding area to another. Most visitors fly into Nairobi, then take a small bush plane to the Mara.