The final 25 items on our Euro-trip bucket list include more festivals, more amazing beaches, and even more once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can only find in Europe. Some highlights include La Tomatina festival in Spain, amazing fireworks in Madeira, and travelling to the snowy Top of Europe in Switzerland. We also look at some lesser known destinations, such as Lithuania and Croatia, and explore what they have to offer. Hopefully, you’re already planning your own Euro-trip with some of our suggestions in mind, so get ready to add to your list of things to do in Europe before you die.

26. Participate in the world’s biggest tomato fight in Buñol, Spain

Every year 20 000 people flock to the small town of Buñol, near Valencia in Spain, to throw tomatoes at one another. It is just as chaotic and messy as it sounds, and if you don’t mind playing with your food, it can be loads of fun. It’s recommended to wear goggles for safety – and not to wear your favourite outfit, of course.

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27. Go skinny-dipping in Corfu, Greece

Corfu island is a slice of paradise with its dazzling blue coastlines and white sandy beaches. Hire a boat and stop off at the best swimming spots around the island, and if you’re brave enough, find an isolated spot and go skinny-dipping in the warm water. In the evening, have sun-downers and enjoy some authentic Greek cuisine – be sure to try some tzatziki, a yogurt and cucumber dip; or dolmades, which are parcels of curried rice wrapped in vine leaves.

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28. Have a croissant and coffee at a sidewalk café in Paris, France

Sit outside at one of the charming cafés in Paris with a good book, and watch the world go by as you sip your coffee. Try some typical French pastries if you’re peckish: choose from croissants, pain au chocolat (literally “chocolate bread”), and éclairs to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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29. Go shopping in Milan, Italy

Known as the fashion capital of the world, Milan is the perfect place for a shopping spree. Get some ideas from Milan Fashion Week and hit the boutiques in the stunning glass-domed Galleria with some of your best girl friends. You might leave a dent in your bank account, but you’ll be several pairs of Italian shoes richer.

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30. Feast on gummy bears in Heidelberg, Germany

Heidelberg is a small university town in Germany, and the hometown of the gummy bear. After taking a look at Heidelberg castle, stroll down the main street and pop into one of the many sweet shops. You will find more varieties of gummy sweets than you can possibly imagine, as well as plenty of free tasters.

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31. Watch the fireworks in Madeira, Portugal

Experience the best firework display in the world on New Year’s even in Funchal Bay, Madeira. The display is nothing short of extravagant, and a perfect way to welcome in the new year. If you’re lucky enough to be travelling with someone special, the fireworks are an ideal backdrop for romance.

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32. Walk across the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy

The Ponte Vecchio (“old bridge”) is one of the main attractions in the beautiful Italian city of Florence. The bridge dates back to medieval times, when it was common for shops to be built on the bridge itself. Many of the shops on the Ponte Vecchio still exist, selling jewellery and souvenirs  to tourists.  Florence is also famous for its finely crafted leather goods, so look out for the perfect wallet or handbag as you browse the markets in town.

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33. Visit St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, Russia

This stunning cathedral is one of the highlights of a visit to Moscow, with its bright colors and bold patterns standing out against the sky. While in Moscow, a night at the world-famous Russian ballet is highly recommended.

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34. Take a river cruise along the Rhine Valley in Germany

The Rhine valley is one of the hidden gems of Germany. Take a river cruise along the Rhine to fully appreciate the beauty of this area. The river meanders through the green, hilly countryside alongside tiny medieval towns like St. Goar. Keep an eye out for the many tiny castles perched on hill tops, some of which you can visit. The Rhine valley is also well known for its eiswein (“ice wine”), a very sweet white wine which is delicious for dessert.

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35.  See the Grand Prix in Monaco, French Riviera

If you’re looking for glamour and excitement in Europe, look no further than Monaco, a vibrant town in the French Riviera and playground of the rich and famous. Ruled by royalty and home to the Grand Prix, Monaco is a city of fast cars, high fashion and super yachts. Get dressed up and visit Casino Monte Carlo for a great night out.

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36. Put your hand in the Mouth of Truth in Rome

La Bocca Della Verita, or “The Mouth of Truth”, is a bit like an ancient lie detector. Put your hand inside the mouth and wait – legend has it that if you tell a lie, your hand will be bitten clean off. If you tell the truth, however, you will emerge unscathed. If you’re willing to take the risk, a visit to the Mouth of Truth can be quite fun – especially if you prepare a list of awkward questions for your friends beforehand.

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37. See a cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge in Paris

Up on the hill above Paris, in the village of Montmartre, you will find the best nightlife that Paris has to offer. A must-see is a cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge, which features energetic and entertaining can-can dancers, as well as many other side-show acts.

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38. Take a break on the island of Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos is an ideal place to unwind and enjoy the finer things in life – sunshine, clear blue water, amazing food, and friendly people. Unless you feel like taking a leisurely walk among the charming white-washed houses, there’s no need to do anything beyond sunbathing beside the Mediterranean. Bliss.

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39. Wear a mask at the Carnival in Venice

The Carnival of Venice is the biggest masquerade ball in the world, and a festival not to be missed. Italy’s floating city becomes even more mysterious and exciting as people arrive with their intricate masks and outfits, ready to celebrate in complete anonymity. Join the festivities with your own Venetian mask, and admire the stunning costumes and decorations as you walk through Venice. The experience is nothing short of magical.

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40. See the gargoyles at Notre Dame, Paris

The cathedral of Notre Dame is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture, and a stunning sight of Paris. Go there during the day to see the huge stained glass windows and the creepy gargoyles in the bell tower, or go there at night for a hauntingly beautiful view of Notre Dame lit up against the dark sky.

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41. Visit Perissa Beach in Santorini, Greece

The sand on Perissa Beach is black, and very, very hot. The unique colour of the sand is due to volcanic activity on the island of Santorini, and stands in stark contrast to the white beaches elsewhere in Greece. If you like, take some black sand home with you in a small glass bottle as a souvenir of your visit to Perissa Beach.

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42. See the remains of the Berlin Wall in Germany

Once a symbol of oppression and division, the Berlin Wall (or what is left of it) has been transformed into a work of living and changing art. Huge murals now cover the walls with messages of freedom, love, and optimism. Take some time to think about Germany’s history as you walk past these amazing works of art.

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43. Pose with the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a quirky landmark near Florence in Italy. Although it is technically an architectural failure, the tower is loved by tourists, and a favourite thing to do is to pose with it, pretending to hold it up. It’s sometimes possible to climb the tower of Pisa, which gives you a great view of the surrounding area.

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44. See the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania

Lithuania is part of the Baltic States, along with the equally small countries of Latvia and Estonia. Although this Eastern European country is not very well known, it has a few stunning points of interest. Perhaps the most amazing thing to see in Lithuania is the Hill of Crosses. A place of pilgrimage for devout Catholics, the hill is adorned with over 100 000 wooden crosses and crucifixes. Even if you are not religious, the Hill of Crosses is still a special sight.

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45. See the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City, Rome

Some of the most beautiful Italian Renaissance art is housed in the Vatican in Rome. The most spectacular is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which was painstakingly painted by Michaelangelo. The scenes depicted on the ceiling are from the Christian Bible, and include the famous image of the creation of man.

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46. Have a Turkish bath in Istanbul

Considered to be a little slice of Europe in Asia, Istanbul is an absolutely must-visit destination. After exploring Istanbul’s mosques and shisha bars, indulge yourself and have an authentic Turkish bath at one of the old bath houses in the city. Start off in a steam room, then have an invigorating scrub before relaxing in one of the hot baths.

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47. Go olive-picking in Tuscany, Italy

It’s hard not to fall in love with Tuscany, a place of warm breezes, rolling green hills, cyprus trees, and little red-roofed houses scattered in the Italian countryside. For a rustic European experience, visit a local olive farm and spend some time in the sun picking olives. In the evening, settle down to a Tuscan feast with pasta, local wine, parma ham and tiramisu.

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48. Visit Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik is a charming medieval city on the Mediterranean sea that was once a part of Yugoslavia. With a combination of fascinating history, interesting architecture and gorgeous beaches, Dubrovnik is fast becoming a popular tourist destination. If you’re looking for a slightly different Mediterranean experience, this may just be the place for you.

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49. Walk through the Black Forest in Germany

Home to fairy-tales and legends, the Black Forest is a mysterious and beautiful part of Germany. The forest is particularly stunning in autumn and winter, and there are many hidden castles and waterfalls to explore. Be sure to try Black Forest cherry cake while you’re there – it’s deliciously decadent.

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50. Stand at the Top of Europe, Switzerland

Dress warmly and take a train to the “Top of Europe” on Jungfrau mountain, and survey the snowy wonderland at the very top of Switzerland. If the weather is suitable, you can go outside and make a snowman, even in summer. You can also explore the ice tunnels and the ice cave and its amazing ice sculptures.

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We have reached the end of our list of 50 things to do in Europe before you die – hopefully you have been inspired to visit this amazing continent, and to make your own special memories as you travel. So go out there and start ticking items off your Euro-trip bucket list!

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1. Watch the sun set over Paris from the Eiffel tower

Visiting the Eiffel tower is probably the first item on your Things to See in Paris list, but you can make your experience even more magical by going there at sunset. Get to the top in time and a 360° view of the romantic city of Paris awaits you, bathed in pink and golden light – truly unforgettable. You can even call a friend from a phone box at the top of the tower.  At night, the Eiffel tower is occasionally lit with thousands of twinkling fairy lights – a sight not to be missed.

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2. See the Colosseum in Rome, Italy

Take a tour of the ancient ruins of the Colosseum in Rome and marvel at 2000 years of history. If you’re lucky you can get a souvenir picture with one of the gladiators who hang around the area dressed in battle gear. The best time to visit is in late summer: grab a gelato (Italian ice cream) and your guidebook and explore the nearby ruins of the Roman Forum.

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3. Go on a walking tour through Prague, Czech Republic

Also known as the “Paris of the East”, Prague is a stunningly beautiful Eastern European city. Be sure to take a look at Prague Castle, and cross the Charles Bridge as you walk around town. If you’re into beer, try some of the local brew, which is rumored to be the best in the world. The city is especially stunning in winter when it is covered with a blanket of snow.

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4. Ride a donkey up the cliffs in Santorini, Greece

Santorini is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece, with its gorgeous blue water and its sheer cliffs topped with tiny white-washed houses. A traditional way to get from sea level to the towns at the top of the cliffs is to ride a donkey. It may not be the most comfortable ride, but these little animals are surprisingly hardy and the view is more than worth it. When you finally reach the top, find a restaurant with an ocean view and enjoy a Greek salad and a cocktail.

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 5. Go wine tasting in Beaujolais, France

For a breath of fresh air after the bustle of Paris, make your way to the Beaujolais wine region in the heart of France. You can stay in a grand chateau, or a quaint B&B in one of the small towns, and enjoy the leisurely pace of French country life. Every year in November there is a wine festival in Beaujolais to celebrate the unveiling of a new red wine. Think of it as a perfect excuse to drink superb French wine, go for walks in the hills, picnic with French bread and cheese, and spend your time daydreaming in the sun beside the pool.

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6. Eat seafood paella in Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is a vibrant and exciting city on the Mediterranean, with loads of things to do and see. You can stroll down La Rambla, the busy main street, or sit at a sidewalk cafe and snack on tapas whilst people-watching. There are street performers, art galleries and quirky buildings, as well as many shops and bars to choose from. A must-try: seafood paella, a traditional spicy Spanish dish made with rice and seafood which is usually served in a large pan.

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7. Drink beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

One of the biggest beer festivals in the world is held in Munich every October. Take part in the festivities by wearing a dirndl (traditional Bavarian dress) – just remember to tie the bow of your apron on the left side if you’re single, and on the right if you’re taken. Even if you can’t visit during Oktoberfest, you can still grab some friends and head to a beer garden all year round for an authentic German experience.

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8. Sunbathe on a pebble beach in Nice, French Riviera

The European summer experience doesn’t get much better than lounging on a beach in the South of France. The beachfront in Nice is the perfect place to show off your new bikini while you spend the day sunbathing and dipping in the warm Mediterranean sea. The beaches are made entirely of pebbles, so watch your step if you want to enter and exit the water gracefully.

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9. Explore Buda Castle in Budapest, Hungary

Straight out of a fairy-tale, Buda Castle is a must-see when in Budapest. Climb one of the turrets for stunning views of both sides of the city, Buda and Pest, which are separated by the Danube river. In the evening you can take a river cruise for dinner and admire the glittering city by night.

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10. Eat a pizza in Naples, Italy

You can’t visit Italy without eating pizza, and the best place to do so is in Naples. There are dozens of toppings to choose from, so let your imagination go wild or try some of the regional favourites. Better yet, if you’re in a group, you can each order a different kind of pizza and swap slices.

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11. Go cycling in Edam, Holland

If you’re keen to get outdoors and explore the Dutch countryside, hire a bicycle and take a ride around Edam, a small town north of Amsterdam. Cycle at your own pace past canals, windmills and sheep, and stop off in the town for lunch. Holland is well known for its cheese, and some shops even offer free tastings to tourists.

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12. Go skiing near Bern, Switzerland

Winter transforms Switzerland into a snowy playground, and if you’re feeling adventurous, it’s time to go skiing or snowboarding. Most ski resorts cater to all levels of ability so don’t worry if you’ve never hit the slopes before. If you’d prefer to stay indoors, curl up by a log fire or indulge in a cheese fondue and hot chocolate.

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13. Try escargot and champagne in Paris, France

If you’re brave, try a typical French delicacy – escargot, or snails. Served in their shells with plenty of garlic butter, they aren’t as scary as you might think. However, it’s perfectly fine to skip the snails and sip on some French bubbly instead. Be sure to try some other French dishes such as onion soup, duck l’orange, and quiche.

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14. Visit Castle Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, Germany

Also known as the “Disney Castle”, Neuschwanstein is a stunning place to visit all year round. You can ride in a horse and carriage to the top of the castle hill, and then take a guided tour of the interior of the castle. It is also possible to take a short hike for breathtaking views of the castle and the surrounding area.

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15. Watch a flamenco show in Madrid, Spain

Feel the vibrant, pulsating heart of Spanish culture when you attend a flamenco show in Madrid. Order a glass of sangria – red wine mixed with juice and fruit – while you enjoy the guitar music and watch the dancers twirl around the stage.

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16. Enjoy the nightlife in Amsterdam, Holland

Amsterdam is a surprising city that caters for all tastes. The Red Light District is infamous for its “ladies of the night”, and walking through this area can be quite surreal. Visit a coffee shop (where you can legally smoke marijuana) if you’re feeling liberal, or grab some fries with mayonnaise and walk along the canals. During the day, be sure to visit the house of Anne Frank to experience a bit of history from World War 2.

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17. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy

It is said that if you throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, you are guaranteed to return to Rome. Unsurprisingly, tens of thousands of tourists flock to this gorgeous fountain to make their wishes every year. Whether the legend of the coin is true or not, it’s worth a try – just remember to close your eyes and throw it into the fountain over your left shoulder with your right hand.

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 18. Eat apple strudel in Vienna, Austria

 Apple strudel is a delicious fruit and pastry dessert which is hugely popular in Austria and Germany. Have it with coffee or some peach schnapps, a strong and fruity alcohol. After dessert, music lovers can attend one of several classical music concerts held in Vienna. A favourite is the period-costume Mozart and Strauss concert.

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19. Dance all night in Ibiza, Spain

Ibiza is a Mediterranean island world-famous for its party culture and its nightclubs. With beach bars, pool parties, and events year round, it’s the perfect place to visit if you’re looking for fun and a beautiful location to relax with some friends. If you’d rather spend your time sunbathing and swimming than dancing and drinking, take note that Ibiza has some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world.

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20. Visit Juliet’s balcony in Verona, Italy

This is a must-see for any fans of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Indulge your romantic side and pay homage to the great Italian lovers by visiting Juliet’s balcony. It’s even possible to climb up to the balcony and pose for a photo, and if you like, you can add your own love letter to the hundreds covering the walls of a tunnel nearby.

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21. Wander through the Louvre art museum in Paris, France

The Louvre in Paris was once the palace of a king of France. Today, it houses thousands of pieces of priceless art, including the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Take your time, and wander through the huge rooms filled with sculptures and paintings. The gardens outside the Louvre are a wonderful place to have a picnic and a leisurely stroll.

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22. Go hiking in Tyrol, Austria

 Fresh air, rolling green hills, and snow-capped mountains await you in the Tyrol region of Austria. Summer is the perfect time to go hiking here, and there are many trails and camping areas to suit your needs. With story-book scenery and plenty of outdoor activities, a stay in Tyrol is simply unforgettable.

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23. Look out over Athens from the Acropolis

Admire the remains of the glory of Ancient Greece on the Acropolis in Athens. Here you can see the Parthenon, a huge monument to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and courage. At night the Acropolis is lit up and makes a stunning backdrop when dining out.

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24. Enter the Blue Grotto on the island of Capri, Italy

The Blue Grotto is a sea-cave on the island of Capri, which can be accessed by boats at low tide. With an almost surreal blue glow, the water in the Blue Grotto is incredibly clear and great for scuba diving.

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25. Get lost (on purpose) in Venice, Italy

 It is easy to get lost in Venice by mistake, but to truly experience this magical floating city you should get lost on purpose. Take narrow side-streets and explore the canals and shops that aren’t shown on a map. In summer, street vendors sell fresh fruit and artwork, and there are many places to buy gelato and pizza as you wander around the island.

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This is a very serene beach that is far more favored among most of the other beaches that Barbados has to offer.  Of course, that is mainly due to the fact that Bottom Bay has steered clear of more modernization than most of its other neighbors have. Which actually leaves it to be a much more natural place to be  and filled with sweet, pure tranquility.

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2.) Cape Maclear, Malawi

At the edge of the stunning lake, named Lake Malawi, lies the absolute gorgeous beachfront known as Cape Maclear. Visitors who find themselves here, always enjoy themselves. They can arrive and find themselves kayaking in the beach’s shark-free waters, they can go swimming in utter peace and this ocean-like lake offers some of the coolest snorkeling experience.

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3.) Margaret River, Australia

With a surf like Margaret River’s, how could hardcore surfers not love this beach? Besides drawing in loads of surfers, anyone who enjoys a swim in the waters surrounding this beach will also find themselves enjoying a likable and timid climate. The precious white-sandy-filled beaches with pamper your feet and nature will give you an unforgettable pedicure.  If you do go, do not forget to visit one of the wineries and try some of the absolutely mouth-watering wine.

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4.) Boulders Beach, Cape Town

Close your eyes and start putting together a picture inside your head… Imagine a slowly played out scene of yourself joyfully experiencing the sights of near 3,000 penguins making their way to and then from the sandy shores of Boulders Beach. Are you picturing it? No wonder this beach is so well-loved.

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5.) Whitehaven Beach, Australia

Queensland, Australia presents this truly gorgeous beach within the confines of the Whitsunday Islands National Park. Although there is a camp-ground that sits on the south end, visitors must check in before touring it and they can usually only take in the amazingly wonderful sights of  Whitehaven Beach for just a few hours- which, if you think about it, is mostly like any other national park out there.

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6.) Venice Beach, California, U.S. 

On the edge of the West-Coast of the United States lies the very lively and never dull boardwalk of Venice Beach. It’s almost like a constant, 24-7 carnival there, too. This beach never ceases to amuse any of those who walk along it. Truly exciting and beautiful (especially at sunset and sunrise) most enjoy their trip to this thrilling SoCal beach.

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7.) Balos Beach, Greece

This is a picture-perfect beach on Crete and is mainly known for its stunning vibrancy at its absolute best. Along with many other colorful pastel features, there also awaits a dazzling turquoise sea to dip in and a soft, bright sandy shore.

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8.) Warwick Long Bay, Bermuda

This beautiful beach silently screams out relaxation and those who visit are overwhelmed with what appears to be true tranquility. It may be the amazing pink and orange sunsets on the horizon or it may be the refreshing smell of fresh tropical air as you sunbathe… Either way, no matter what it is that draws you in, it is most definitely deserving of its popularity!

9.) Crane Beach, Barbados

Gorgeous coral sands, the exciting and fun activity of boogie boarding and a complete serenity that is hard to find anywhere else… That is what awaits you on this lovely white sand-filled Barbados beach. This is another favorite among the many. It is hard to find another place quite like this sun-kissed beauty.

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10.) Tulum Beach, Mexico

On the very edge of a large cliff that sits in Mexico, lies the ruins of truly ancient Mayan history. The sights Tulum has to offer will leave you filled with awe. Not only that, but it has almost emerald-like waters that are always awaiting below the extraordinary cliff for people to come and try out an amazing diving experience after seeing a view unlike any other.

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11.) Bora Bora, Tahiti 

This Tahitian beach is the definition of paradise at its best. At eighteen feet, this glorious beach wraps you right up in its perfection, stunning sandy white beaches and quiet, peaceful beaches that will help you truly start to relax to your fullest potential.

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12.) St. Bart’s, Caribbean Sea

St. Bart’s seems to  fill each of its visitors with a complete feeling of allure, delight and it is brimming within nothing less than a classy vibe. This beach gracefully delights whomever steps upon it with delicious French delicacies and pure enjoyment at its finest.

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13.) Champagne Beach, Vanuatu

This is literally the perfect beach to sit down and pop the cork off a bottle of bubbly. The beach earned its name from the shallow waves that appear to start fizzing when the tides are low. Sounds like it would be amazing to watch, right? Oh, it is! It is especially something to see when the sun starts to lower beyond the horizon. That is when the pale pink skies shimmer off of those champagne like waves, creating a remarkable sight.

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14.) Kauna’oa Bay, Hawaii

Aloha! This spectacular spot takes on a very surprising shape of a half-moon. Kauna’oa Bay is never a place to lack swaying palm trees and perfect sand to enjoy. It’s a very popular destination in Hawaii and those who have had the pleasure of going there have the utmost fun and find supreme peace by snorkeling or even just laying out in the sun.

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15.) Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia

There are two Perhentian islands that inhabit the area. Kecil gives us the wonderful Long Beach and the amazing Coral Beach. These beaches bless their visitors with a comforting and sociable atmosphere and relaxing places to lounge and dine at.

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16.) Gardener Bay, Galapagos Islands

You can visit this adorable beach and relax on the sand- alongside cute sea-lions! Not only will you make some new friends on the shore, but you can  become buds with manta-rays there, too. How fun!

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17. ) Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa Sicily, Italy

Ever wanted to view  the miracle of a sea-turtle egg hatching? No promises, but you just might right here at Rabbit Beach! These protected animals drop off some of their cute little eggs right on the shore so that they can grow and eventually start to hatch. Plus, you do not want to miss the amazing surroundings of this beach. Beautiful white cliffs surround this special place and give you an unforgettable visit.

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18.) Anse Source D’Argent, Seychelles 

Let your toes bask in the glory of coral-pink sands at this luxurious beach. You can feast your eyes upon the worn, but extremely breathtaking granite rocks that set the backdrop right next to a turquoise colored sea.

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19.) The Hamptons, New York

This pretty famous destination is a common vacationing point, summer home area and popularly talked about among the more wealthy (especially New Yorkers) because of its ever so darling  appearance with its beautiful shores, first-class resorts and easy escape route from N.Y.C.

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20.) Navagio Beach, Greece

Otherwise known famously as “Shipwreck Beach.” This beach earned it’s well-known name in a mistaken manner. A large vessel had shipwrecked upon shore and the ship was thought to be one smuggling drugs. You can visit this piece of history and even climb around inside of the wreckage!

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The skyline that reigns across Florence is truly a sight to behold. Remarkable in all ways, Florence never let’s down those who pass through. The Italian city is brimming with the Renaissance era and is speckled with almost too-good-to-be-true bridges, piazzas and palaces. The architecture is built strongly with romance and coated with not only history, but true art.

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2. Paris, France 

Besides the famous and gorgeous Eiffel Tower, there are so many breathtaking sights that await in the French capital. The air in this beautiful realm is no less than dripping with culture, romance and the absolute prettiest of lights. It’s very easy to fall utterly in love with the many stunning views Paris holds within its city limits.

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3. Lisbon, Portugal 

When it comes down to it, Lisbon is mostly full of a very unique charm that’s hard to deny for anyone who’s been there. From the scenic hills and rivers, to the story-book like buildings, this city never ceases to leave one awestruck.

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4. Rome, Italy

It is very safe to say that the Italians never fail to present gorgeous, history-filled cities that really truly brighten the world. A visit to Rome will have you feasting your eyes upon various monumental pieces of significant history. Whether you pay a delightful visit to the Vatican, the Colosseum or the Sistine Chapel (a few among many more amazing pieces of history) you will find yourself in disbelief that such beauty exists in reality. You may even find yourself closing your eyes to see if you can get a wish to come true at the amazing Trevi Fountain. This is not only a city of beauty at its finest, but also a city of grace, too.

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5. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Rio is all about its natural landscape and lush scenery. There really is nothing else like the astonishing views that Rio offers to its viewers. Not only are the buildings completely stunning, but it’s art and widely known Sugarloaf Mountain are of a true beautiful essence, as well. This masterpiece of a city is almost overflowing with a luxurious vibe, tropical land and an ocean scene to be treasured.

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6. Amsterdam, Netherlands 

Elegance is often a word that is associated and comes to mind with the city of Amsterdam. This wonderful place holds within its confines an original and well-put together arrangement. The organized, beautifully made buildings are lined along one of the absolute most dazzling canals in this world. Just strolling down the cobblestone streets will overwhelm most with a mystifying charm that is hard to shake. Besides the charming atmosphere, there are serene cafes, museums and much more that will make you become smitten with this picture-perfect city.

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7. Venice, Italy 

In all of its romantic glory, Venice, the city known as the ‘City Of Water’, does not ever seem to disappoint those who have laid their eyes upon its beauty. With millions of tourists a year, Venice holds almost as much originality as a single place can. Romance, a history to reminisce in and the uniqueness are always lingering afloat throughout this magnificent part of our world. The buildings glow proudly through their wear and tear and the locals are always ones to welcome you, making anyone’s visit even more satisfying.

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8. Munich, Germany 

With its serene mountain surroundings, Munich’s beauty may steal your heart without any hesitation at all. Unlike other gorgeous cities, the history that this city provides is of a whole different world. Everything about Munich is drenched with magnificent culture and it is graced with its absolutely unforgettable museums, a true set of authentic scenery, remarkable architecture and almost too much mystique to handle.

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9. Vancouver, Canada

Not only does the astonishing city of Vancouver offer you a gratifying sea-side atmosphere with its amazing beaches, but it also gives you honorable mountains to really enjoy. This city is filled with enlightenment and is a wondrous place to be. This Canadian city brights to life a beautiful sight of lights at night, an exquisitely friendly atmosphere and also clean-cut, yet magnificent architecture.

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10. Budapest, Hungary 

Hungarians have blessed the world with their magical city of Budapest. This city sings of the 19th century and anyone who has the pleasure to pay Budapest a visit, will find themselves in awe by its Gothic tone and Renaissance attributes. It’s filled with detailed bridges and palaces that will take away your breath when seeing them for the first… or even fifth time! The unique city is carved almost as if to lure you into its true beauty.

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We have now come to the final part of our series. We have come to the final 25 of the top 100 most beautiful places that our planet has to offer us. It’s been a wild adventure and we have gone into deep blue holes in the ocean, up to great peaks on the tops of mountains, glided down waterfalls so high it would seem as if they were coming from space, and seen manmade creations that were so large and intricate, it was almost as if they were too perfect to have been carved by hand.

Let’s see what our final list has to offer us.

76 – Mayan Ruins, Mexico

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You’ll find a whole host of things in Mexico but one of the coolest are the series of ancient Mayan temples that are scattered around. The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico has a number of huge and rambling temples from the Mayan times and among the few that you should try to check out are:

• Campeche Mexico – Becan
• Chiapas Mexico – Bonampak
• Quintana Roo Mexico – Chacchoben
• Yucatan Mexico – Chichen Itza

77 – Devil’s Tower, USA

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This odd looking landmark is now better known as Devils Tower and you can find it in Crook County in the state of Wyoming in the States. It’s a weird rock formation that rises a whopping 1300 feet almost into the sky, making it over five thousand feet above sea level!

Although they are still looking, archeologists aren’t really sure how this strange rock formation actually took place but there are many theories surrounding it. For now it is well known for its climbing, as you can probably imagine, and there was even a parachute jump that went a tad wrong in 1941. The locals believe the tower is sacred and because of this, June is no-climb month. Although you CAN still climb the tower if you want to, over eighty-five percent of the climbers that come here actually stay off the tower for the entire month to respect the local traditions and religious beliefs.

78 – Lau Archipelago, Fiji

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Doesn’t the look of this place just simply blow your mind? If there was ever a perfect setting for paradise, surely this place would win that title? You’ve got beautiful blue, crystal clear waters with amazing fish and great snorkeling opportunities. Then you’ve got the white sandy beaches for you to stretch your toe out in and relax. Then, on top of all of that, you’ve got the fact that very few tourists actually make it this far in the world so you’ve pretty much got the island to yourself if you can afford to come here. Set just about two hundred miles from the mainland of Fiji, you won’t be able to get signal on your cell phone, but if you take your camera, you will get photos that will show the memories of a lifetime!

79 – Fjordland National Park, New Zealand

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What are you looking for from your next vacation? Are you the kind of person to enjoy jet boating or impressive cave formations? Maybe you like viewing the beautiful stars in a crystal clear night sky? Maybe it’s diving that you prefer to do and new and exciting fish is a must – have for your next vacation destination?

Guess what ladies and gentlemen – Fjordland National Park has all of this and so much more!

Boat cruises, paintballing, kayaking, farm tours, scenic flights, fishing, plenty of marine life, and even quad-biking plus a whole host of family activities are all available in this national park in New Zealand, and if you come here, you will be coming to the largest national park out of all the 14 parks in the entire country. That’s pretty impressive, right?

You’ll need to head for the south island of New Zealand to find this amazing spot and while you’re here, you’re bound to spot some wildlife so it won’t hurt to keep your eyes out. As well as dolphins and seals in the beautiful waters you will find deer, hare, Kakapo and the kiwi!

80 – Midway Islands

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The Midway Islands are fairly self-explanatory – they fall right in the middle of Asia and North America and if you follow the time line longitudinally from Greenwich in the UK, this is halfway around the world almost exactly! I guess it really does deserve the name!

Now known as a wildlife refuge, it was originally made as famous as it because of a couple of films and documentaries!

81 – Horseshoe Bend, Colorado River, USA

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Set in Arizona, you will find the Colorado River which we have already mentioned in our list. This time we come back but for the Horseshoe Bend in the river, not far from the town of Page.

If you head along the US Route 89, you’ll find a great lookout spot that you can see the meander in the river in full force and gives for great photo opportunities. You can hike here too and just 4 miles south of the Glen Canyon dam, you will find the great hiking trail starts here.

82 – Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

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We can’t figure out if this castle is like something out of a horror film or the exact castle that the Beast used to live in, in the Disney film “Beauty and the Beast!”

It’s great, ornate and magnificent, that’s for sure, and if you’ve ever had the privilege of seeing this great castle, you will get an idea of how big we are talking about here.

A 19^th century castle, it would have over 200 rooms if it had been completed, but at the end of it all, only around 15 of them were ever actually finished in their entirety. The castle itself covers sixty-five thousand square feet which, for the record, is absolutely enormous and since it was first opened to the public back in 1886, some 60 million people have paid to view the castle.

Speaking of the Disney reference that we made at the beginning, this castle was actually meant to be the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty castle in the Disney film, and it has also appeared in plenty of other movies over the years.

83 – Trolltunga, Norway

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If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to be standing at the edge of the earth, you need to head to Norway. To be more specific, you’ll want to head to a city in Norway called Odda where you will find Trolltunga, literally translated into English as The Troll’s Tongue.

Trolltunga is basically a rock formation that basically stands as a platform that sticks out from the rocks, dangling you almost dangerously thousands of feet above the ravine below. It literally looks like a troll’s tongue hanging out of the side of the cliff face.

It’s a pretty impressive sight to see and a photo opportunity at this amazing place on the planet would be difficult to pass up. The climbing opportunities here obviously stand out and that’s why many people choose to come here to attempt to climb the troll.

84 – Meeru Island, The Maldives

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If you’re looking for paradise, you will find it right here at the Meeru Island Resort & Spa in The Maldives.

White sandy beaches – check.

Bungalow-style chalets that are lifted above the water – check.

Crystal clear blue waters – check.

What more could you possibly want from a tropical paradise? Lots of sun, sea and sand… you could be in heaven.

Also known as Meerufenfushi, Meeru Island Resort is just South West from Sri Lanka and is also right on the equator which will give you some idea of the sort of climate you can expect on this tropical beach paradise – yes, that’s right. It’s going to be hot, hot, hot!

85 – Coyote Gulch, Utah

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In Southern Utah, you will find some of the most beautiful rock formations in the world, especially when you head to a place called Coyote Gulch.

If it’s a hike and camping you’re after from your exciting, warm vacation, you should head to the main canyon, and you can also do overnight hikes here too!

You’ve also got the Jacob’s Hamblin Arch for the perfect photo opportunity, lots of little cascades and waterfalls to cool off in, and the streambeds are perfect for spotting the local wildlife.

86 – Prskalo Waterfall, Serbia

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Not just a normal waterfall, this Serbian beauty is a conical shape with a fountain of water, as such, that pours out the top, making it both unique and stunning to look at, all at the same time.

Although unique in nature, there are a few of these odd shaped waterfalls scattered around the world but this one is perhaps the more photographed one of them all.

87 – Erawan National Park, Thailand

550 kilometers of tranquil beauty is what you’ll find if you head towards the Erawan National Park in Thailand. You’ll need to find the Kanchanaburi Province first of all and once you get there, you will soon see what all the fuss is really about. The twelth national park in Thailand, it is certainly something else entirely!

You’ve got some amazing views here but one of the most prominent and the one that most people flock towards is the seven-tiered waterfall. You can get to the top pool if you fancy a 2km hike, and you will need to remember that it can get quite slippery here too so make sure that you pack some comfortable and sensible shoes.

If you fancy a real authentic taste of Thailand, you could stay in one of the run-down hotels that you can find just outside the mouth of the national park but there are some nicer places just slightly further afield if these are too “rough it” for your liking.

88 – Amazon Rain Forest

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The Amazon Rain Forest is a beautiful sight not only because it is a massive and diverse range of eco-cultures, but also because it is not going to be around forever. This is especially the case with man cutting chunks of it down all the time and global warming affecting the way that the eco-systems work.

Situated in South American, it would seem that people first stepped foot here over eleven thousand years ago if the fossils and other bits and pieces that they keep digging up is anything to go by. These days the place is perhaps better known for its beautiful span of wildlife and amazing flowers and plants than it’s fossil potential. With beautiful parrots and weird and wonderful frogs combined with monkeys, lizards, bats and much more besides, you could end up spotting more than you bargained for if you were to come here.

Are you up for playing Tarzan & Jane?

89 – Pompeii

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We’ve seen a few UNESCO World Heritage Sites in our quest to find the 100 Most Beautiful Places in the world and now we have come to perhaps one of the ones with the saddest of tales.

Just travel a little way out of Naples and you will find a place called Campania not far out. This is where Pompeii is – one of the saddest cities in the world. Way, way back in AD 79, a massive volcano, also called Pompeii erupted and basically buried the entire town underneath a cloud of lava and ash. It most definitely wouldn’t have been a pretty sight and it killed most of the people that lived there.

You can come and visit the spooky and eerie streets of Pompeii for about eleven Euros for the one day pass. You can rent a bile when you get here if you want but the paths are rather uneven and walking is the best way to get around. If you want to come here, you must bring sensible shoes and prepare to be on your feet for a while.

While you’re at Pompeii there are a couple of landmarks that you should try and spot here. One of these is the amphitheatre which is in the Eastern part of the city, and just opposite this you will find the gym or Great Palaestra as it is locally known. The Temple of Apollo is another place definitely not to be missed here and while you’re here, you may as well head on over to see the Theatre that once seated over five thousand people!

90 – Engadin Valley, Switzerland

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In the Swiss Alps you will find a place so charming and breathtaking, it would be hard to believe that such a beautiful place could exist on our over-populated and heavily polluted planet. In Southwest Switzerland, you will find the Engadin Valley – a valley definitely deserves a lot of time and plenty of photographs.

You can do plenty of stuff here and the fact that there are mountains both sides of the valleys keep the weather relatively warm and pleasant for the most part. Alongside the plentiful outdoor activities you can enjoy here, there are four beautiful lakes to explore also, giving you more things that you will have time to do should you decide to visit here!

91 – Watkins Glen Waterfall, New York

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It’s hard to believe that such a wild and tranquil place could exist in New York – a city renowned for the Sex and the City style shopping and the hustle and bustle of busy streets over the beautiful birds singing in the tall trees and water gushing from small rocks and mountains.

The fact of the matter is that such a beautiful place does exist right there in New York, as lnog as you head north-westerly.

Set in the village of Watkins Glen, as the name would suggest, the waterfall runs through Seneca Lake and in fact, you will find many small waterfalls here to delight and amaze you. If you love the tranquility and appeal of places like Niagara Falls but don’t want to travel quite so far and live in the states, you couldn’t do worse than this beautiful little place.

There’s plenty to do here with quaint picnic areas and lush camping grounds. There’s even a swimming pool for those that want a bit of a cleaner jump in water than the surroundings offered by the waterfalls and local glen.

92 – Las Vegas, USA

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Oh come on – who doesn’t want to go Vegas? As well as the lights and the gambling, entertainment, luxury and breathtaking displays of elegance, you have some of the coolest things to do on the planet. There’s the Stratosphere with the rollercoaster rides that are literally one thousand feet in the air. There’s bungee jumping, stage shows, musicals, shopping… you name it, you can find it right here in the Nevada Desert.

We simply don’t have enough time in the world to tell you how amazing Las Vegas is but we do suggest that you ask anyone that has ever been there how they found their trip. Most of them will say that they positively adored it here!

Also, recent news has announced the largest Ferris wheel in the world being opened right here in Las Vegas with a giant ride that takes about half an hour to get fully around, 55 storeys high. Just like everything else in this crazy place – it had to be big and it had to be beautiful!

93 – Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

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If you want to find yourself a little piece of paradise, you need to head to the beautiful and remote islands of Phi Phi in Thailand. It nestles nicely between the western Strait of Malacca coast and also the island of Phuket.

This place now has National Park status which means that the beauty is somewhat protected from over-zealous tourists, but still it attracts a fair few visitors every year. The clean beaches and amazing waters is what lures most people here and with kayaking, snorkeling, diving and other recreational marine activities up for grabs, there’s no denying it’s a beautiful tourist hotspot.

94 – Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro

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Back to some man-made beauty and we come to something that almost marvels the Statue of Liberty in breathtaking size and vastness. Set in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, we have Christ the Redeemer – a very big statue of Jesus Christ himself.

It’s definitely big – it not only reaches heights of around 100 feet tall and weighs in as the fifth largest status of Jesus in the entire world, it’s also on top of hill which just makes it appear even more intimidating still.

It only took a few years to build this marvelous status between 1926 and 1931 and has starred in many films all over the world even to this day! There’s definitely a need to get a selfie in front of this big guy if you ever find yourself partying with the carnival in Rio!

95 – Breitachklamm, Germany

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If you head down to Breitachklamm, Germany, you will find some truly marvelous sights to see. This is basically a massive canyon that has carved some amazing landscapes and with the weird and wonderful little wooden bridges and walkways that lead along the lengths of the ravines, it definitely takes some courage to do this little hike on a Sunday afternoon if you have nothing better to do!

With blue waters rushing through the cracks and beautifully carved rock, it’s just as beautiful as it appears scary, and definitely deserves its place on this list!

96 – Trevi Fountain, Italy

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We haven’t visited many fountains on this list but we thought that it was definitely about time that we took a closer look at this beautiful masterpiece, situated in the district of Trevi in Rome.

If you want to know the trivia – it was created by an Italian architect called Nicola Salvi, and the person that completed the build was Peitro Bracci. It’s been around since 1629 and was recently renovated in 1998. Known to be one of the most famous fountains in the world, it is also the largest Baroque style fountain in the world, and when you look at the sheer size of it, you can appreciate all the beauty it has to offer.

It’s about 80-90 feet tall. It’s also over 160 feet wide. That’s pretty big for a fountain, don’t you think?

97 – Disneyland, Paris

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We know this is more a kids attraction than an adult one but there is something to be said for this simply magical place. Situated just twenty miles east of Paris, you will find a place that enchants big kids and small kids alike, and with all of your favorite Disney characters walking around, this could almost be heaven!

The place covers almost five thousand acres, which is pretty impressive when you think about it, and not only is home to the golf course, a couple of theme parks, an entertainment and dining complex, shopping places, dining halls, and many hotels, it also has every Disney setting that you could possibly imagine in one way, shape or form.

This really is the coolest place on earth!

98 – Bonifacio, Corsica, France

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This place is pretty cool. First of all, it’s near the sea and everyone loves a vacation by the sea. Secondly, it’s in France and let’s face it; everyone loves France. Thirdly, it has Mediterranean weather. This means that you will more than likely catch a tan. Lastly, there is an actual fort that is quite literally hanging off the edge of the cliff, and it is a pretty impressive sight to see, that’s for sure!

There’s a whole ton of history going on here with findings from the prehistoric period as well as Roman and Tuscan time periods too. It really is a lovely place to go if you fancy something a bit Mediterranean, and with more than a few activities to keep you entertained, you are all bound to have a good time!

99 – Corinth Canal, Korinthos, Greece

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This might not be one of the most breathtaking sights that we have featured on the list of 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World, but we feel that it deserves a place nevertheless for being totally cool.

This canal actually connects to different bodies of water – you have the Gulf of Corinth on one side and the Saronic Gulf that is set in the Aegean Sea. It separates one of the islands of Greece from the mainland Greece itself, all because of the water that cut through this massive rock, and because it is too small for most boats to get through, it doesn’t really serve a purpose anymore. With the first building work attempting to cut the channel through the rock beginning on this great canal back in 1AD, it has great historical importance and is a super cool place to visit if you ever get the chance.

100 – Scuba Diving with Whale Sharks, Thailand

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We realised that we managed to fit in 100 places in the world that were considered beautiful, and not consider anything cool with animals involved. Well, aside from the crazy creatures that you will see on your journeys around the world, of course.

We decided that it was time to get physical with the weird and wonderful creatures on our planet and what better way than swimming with tiger and whale sharks in Thailand?!

There are plenty of places you can head towards if you fancy a spot of whale fishing, but if you want to find the really big stuff – the proper impressive stuff, you are going to need to head towards a place called Richelieu Rock or Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. These are the two hotspots for swimming with whales!

Of course, it’s not just whales and sharks that you will see in the depths of these interesting waters. You could find the odd manta ray here and there, and of course, you’ll be enjoying the beauty of the crystal clear and beautiful blue waters around you. What more could you possibly ask for?

So there you have it, ladies and gentlemen; we have finished the Top 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World! No doubt we have missed a few greats out – after all, we only had one hundred spaces to fill and there are so many amazing and beautiful places in our crazy world to explore. Maybe we’ll come back with a Part Two? What do you think?

Let us know if you think you have found a little gem that we should include in our list! Have you been anywhere so beautiful that you thought it could take your breath away? Let us know!

Just in case you missed it from the beginning, you can find the rest of the series here:

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• 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World (Part B)
• 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World (Part C)

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We are now coming into the third part of our series, and what an exciting adventure it is sure going to be! We’ve already seen great burning holes in the ground, beautiful waterfalls, amazing Indian palaces and shining lights in the sky… What else could our amazing earth possibly have to throw at us?

Well… Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

51 – Great Blue Hole, Belize

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The Great Blue Hole is a beautiful sight to see either from high in the air or deep below the crystal clear and beautiful blue waters. It’s basically a huge sinkhole just a little way of the Belizean coast and is part of the Belize Barrier Reef System in the Lighthouse Reef, which you can actually see from space. Just so you know!

If you like water and diving, you definitely need to check this place out – many people actually believe this should be known as one of the wonders of the world. It even became a National Heritage site back in 1997.

Diving into this amazing freak of nature has been called terrifyingly beautiful and is something any adrenaline junkie or lover of water should check out! Have you guys ever been here? Did it look as good as it does in our heads?

52 – Hotel la Montana Magica, Huilo Chile

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Check this place out! Doesn’t it look just like something out of Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit? Cute and back to nature are definitely two ways to describe this pretty amazing landmark, and it’s definitely intriguing!

A hotel set in a pointed mound, you can see windows poking out from beneath a deep green flurry of plants, with tree top canopies for you to brave yourself up against, and a pretty interesting idea of interior design!

You have choices from different styles of rooms and there is even a “bunk-bed” suite which we were pretty impressed by – who didn’t love bunk beds when they were younger?

53 – Venice

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The whole of Venice is a beautiful sight to see and is definitely one that deserves it’s place on the 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World.

It’s the city of love – who doesn’t want to come here and fall in love on the scenic and peaceful gondolas or enjoy wandering around aimlessly, looking those amazing street views and indulging in a bit of shopping? It’s an interesting place and a beautiful one too and is the perfect setting for a romantic mini-break.

*Hint hint boys!

There’s a couple of places that you should check out if you ever get the chance – the Rialto Bridge on San Polo is a beautifully designed bridge, and you’ve also got the Basilica di San Marco if you want to see something religious and truly breathtaking. There’s plenty of museums and other activities to do while you’re here so technically, you’ve got a little something for everyone.

54 – Great Barrier Reef

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If you want to see something truly beautiful offered by our little gem of a planet, you should definitely check out the Great Barrier Reef for your next vacation. Just like the Great Blue Hole in Belize (number 51 on this list) you can enjoy amazing views from the air or even under the water with activities such as snorkeling, diving, fishing and boating here – who knows what weird and wonderful sea life you could spot here?

Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef is actually the world’s largest coral reef system? There are 900 islands scattered around here as well as almost three thousand individual reefs, and when you spot the out-of-this-world sights that you can see here, you will soon understand why this place has also made it as a National Heritage Site.

There are so many beautiful sea creatures here that snorkeling and diving is a must-do activity! You can take cruises in glass bottom boats if you aren’t a fan of being in the water, and if you want something a bit higher up, you can always take a helicopter flight.

55 – Cathedral Cove, New Zealand

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New Zealand is such a beautiful place full stop and if you are going to come to this picturesque country, you simply must visit Cathedral Cove in the Coromandel Peninsula. There is a naturally formed archway hidden in the Cliffside and this gives a beautiful view of a standalone rock that sits in the crystal clear waters. The white sandy beaches certainly help things along nicely and it is the perfect spot for a romantic mid-afternoon picnic and a cheeky dip in the balmy waters.

56 – Shifen Waterfall, Taiwan

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Situated in the Pingxi District of Taiwan, you will find twenty-meter high waterfalls called the Shifen Waterfalls, which not only spans the 20 meters or so wide, but also has a width of around 40 meters, making it a pretty impressive waterfall!

You can get pretty close to the waterfalls for great photo opportunities, especially if you follow the specifically laid out pathways that encompass it. It has naturally formed itself into a horseshoe style design and because of this, it has been nicknamed “Little Niagara”. It might be much smaller than the real thing but it does look fairly similar.

It’ll take you around four hours to complete the entire tour of the Shifen Waterfall, but it is well worth doing so if you come, make sure that you have enough battery in your camera, enough memory cards for the many photos you are guaranteed to want to take and also have a pair of rather comfortable shoes on!

57 – Flower Fields, Holland

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If you have nothing planned from the end of March through to early May, you should definitely head to the Netherlands for an explosion of color that you simply won’t find anywhere else. You’ve got pinks, blues, yellows, greens, purples, reds…. You name it – you will find it here and the views are simply incredible!

It all kicks off with the crocuses that bloom at the end of March. The smaller tulips and daffodils will generally come next in April, the hyacinths and larger daffodils will follow from the middle of April to the end of the month, and the larger tulips burst into an explosion of color for the rest of the season.

There are a couple of places that you should head towards to get this view in all its glory. There’s a place called the North Sea Dunes and you will find some amazingly colored fields in this area in the middle few weeks of April. The province of Flevoland is also a well known hotspot for the flower festival.

58 – Antelope Canyon, USA

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If you want something big, bold and beautiful then you need to head back to the United States of America. To be more specific, you are going to need to head towards the Navajo near Page in Arizona.

Antelope Canyon is the most photographed slot-canyon in the whole of the American Southwest and just one peek at this amazing place will show you what kinda thing we are looking at here.

Years of flash-flooding and erosion has caused the beautiful markings in the magnificently colored stone and at certain times of the year the area is still prone to flash-flooding so always make sure in advance that it is a good idea to come here. August has been a bad month for tourists before – the Lower Antelope Canyon sadly took the lives of 11 tourists in a crazy flash flood.

59 – Eiffel Tower, France

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Everyone knows that Paris is the city of Love and if you are going to visit the city where passion is all around you, there is no way that you can leave before you have had the chance to visit one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world – the magnificent Eiffel Tower.

It stands at around 325 meters tall and you go up it if you are willing to pay the price! It is known to be the world’s most-visited paid monument! All you need to do is take a look at the romantic films, stories, backdrops, music videos, etc. have been including this famous landmark in France and you can understand its romantic appeal with many men and women choosing to propose to their loved ones either in front of it, or on one of the tower’s three levels.

60 – Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

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You can find this amazing National Park in Lika-Senj County in Croatia and it’s not like you could miss it – not only is it the largest national park in Croatia, it’s also the oldest national park in Southeast Europe.

You’ve got so much stuff going on here from the stunning waterfalls to the beautiful scenery, the crazy wildlife that seems to be all around you and plants that you have never before seen in your life. You know all those kids books that you read about adventures in woods with cliffs and caves? Well they could all be set right here at this amazing backdrop in the Plitvice National Park.

61 – Tianzi Mountains, China

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These majestic mountains in the Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve re so high, they are often covered in a c loud of fog which gives them a rather eery appeal. They odd shapes of mini-mountains and stunning valleys, their 1,260 meter high peaks (at the highest peak) has plenty of photo opportunities, and with the odd scattering of waterfalls, caves, small forests and a variation of wildlife, not only does it look mysterious but there’s plenty of things to do while you’re here.

For those of you that want to do a something a little scarier than trek through a mysterious set of mountains with scary looking caves and forests, there’s the cable-cars that you can take to the tops of some of the mountains. Are you ready for the view?

62 – Petra, Jordan

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Also known as the Rose City because of the colors of the rock that the entire city seems to have been founded from, Petra is one of the most amazing sights to see on this planet, and also has a lot of history and religion surrounding it, meaning that it will be a significant place that you would have viewed in your life.

It could have been started as early as 312 BCE. This could be the oldest place on earth that you will visit. How cool would that be?

As you can see from the picture, the city is literally built into the rock with ornate entrances that it must feel so scary to walk through! The narrow passages that you get to walk down are outweighed by the beauty and significance of the place, and your camera must have enough battery to get you all the way around this beautiful yet large place.

63 – Twelve Apostles, Australia

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If you’re ever in Australia, try to head to Victoria to a set of limestone stacks called the Twelve Apostles. Originally created out of sea erosion, there are many myths surrounding their existence also, making them a fun and interesting place to visit and on top of that, there is a danger element at the same time.

Back in 2005, one of the stacks collapsed and out of the twelve original stacks, still stands eight of the odd columns. It’s okay when this happens though as the clever people have predicted that the current cliffs could easily be eroded in the same way as the original limestone stacks, so it is likely that the same formation of rocks will continue to occur, and hopefully will continue to make the Australia landmark as popular to tourists as it is today.

64 – Great Wall of China

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Running along the old and historical Northern borders of the country of China runs a wall that was painstakingly made out of stone, wood and rocks, some sections of which were initially created in as early as the seventh century BC, and were first believed to be protecting an empire.

As time went on, the individual walls starting meeting together and this is where the wall as we know it today was starting to form. Now it’s just collectively as the Great Wall of China and is a landmark that not only can be seen from space, but also has visitors to flocking to it on a yearly basis from every other part of the globe.

As you can expect from its age, some of the wall is starting to fall into disrepair but for the most part, it is still in pretty good condition when you consider how long it has been standing there for!

65 – Devils Pool, Victoria Falls, Australia

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If you really want to feel the thrill of swimming on what feels like a pool set right on the edge of the earth, Devils Pool is Australia is definitely the place for you, and you can see the magnificent Victoria Falls while you are there!

This natural pool of water which basically acts as a swimming pool can be dangerous for those that choose to swim outside of the designated safe swimming areas which are simply and easily sign-posted. Since 1959, 17 deaths have been reported here and although there are common sense issues to bear in mind here such as the fast flowing water over volatile rock passages, there are also ancient curse stories that it is always fun to find out about. For example, the ancient Aborigines suggested that the pool would disrespect those that disrespected the pool. Various incidences that have happened here seem to suggest that this could be the case with a story of one man kicked the plaque within the pool and then being sucked in and drowning at the exact same place that a body had literally just been recovered. It’s a chilling story – would you be brave enough to swim in the Devils Pool?

66 – Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

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Another manmade creation that has made the list of the 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World and we come to the most magnificent creations that are the Pyramids of Giza. It is only when you are stood at the foot of these enormous rock formations that you can really get a sense of their vast size and in comparison, it can make you feel like a very small part of the world at that precise moment in time.

You can find the pyramids on the outskirts of Cairo, and as well as having the luxury of being next to the three great pyramids, but you can also check out that Great Sphinx cat that you see every now and again on the internet.

There are many conspiracy theories as to how these pyramids and formations created from work were places and built, but no one will really know for sure how these great landmarks came to exist. You must also bear in mind that there are actual pharaohs buried within these great sights, brining a great sense of history to the occasion.

67 – The Dead Sea

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The Dead Sea or “Sea of Salt” as it is otherwise known is a very special sea and although it might not look like much in some of the pictures that you will see from here, it has some pretty super-cool properties.

The high salt content in this water means that you will literally just happy float, bobbing away on the water; unable to sink because the salt wouldn’t let you.

Situated in the Jordan Rift Valley, there are a couple of causes that may have been the cause behind the pretty super-cool properties, but as for what really happened to create it, no one really knows. The good thing about it is that it has now been known for its many health boosting properties that it offers. It doesn’t matter what your problems is whether it’s a skin condition, a nasal problem, a bone issue… whatever it is, this place can apparently help fix it.

To be honest, we are just as excited as floating in that salty water as we are to experience the healing properties. That’s just an extra bonus, right?

68 – Meteor Crater, Arizona, USA

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Time for something really out of this world now and we come to an actual massive meteor crater not far from Flagstaff in the northern part of the Arizona desert. This cool place is home to the largest meteor crater ever discovered on our crazy planet, and is meant to be around fifty thousand years old. That’s pretty impressive, right? Also, scientists have dated the soil and stuff in the earth that far down in the meteor crater and have found evidence of rocks that would have been formed over 265 million years ago!

You’ll need to pay a small entrance fee if you want to go and see this massive sight, but it has been turned into a tourist attraction with the American Astronaut Hall of Fame, a gift shop, movie theatre, and even observation areas. You can even go on a guided tour!

69 – Loch Ness, Scotland

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There is something going on in the waters of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. It’s a big lake – it’s very deep (almost 300 meters at some points) and spans 2.7km at its widest point too. It might not look like much but there is something legendary about this lake… Apparently it has a monster!

The Loch Ness monster is what has made the place as famous as it is all around the world – the second largest loch in Scotland which could actually comfortably hold the BT Tower in London standing up and you still wouldn’t see it, contains more fresh water than all of the rest of the lakes in Wales and England put together. Could it also be home to a monster?

It was in 1933 that the monster of Loch Ness was first “spotted”. Since then there have been numerous reports of people seeing strange things in the water. The description of the monster seems to change with every report that is made of a sighting and even though people have looked, nothing has ever been found in there apart from some pretty impressive species of fish. There have even been films made about this supposed monster too!

70 – Crescent Lake, China

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This beautiful lake is actually a desert oasis, situated just 6km south of the city of Dunhuang, Gansu Province. It’s a truly beautiful sight, especially if you have been travelling all day in the hot sun, and really stands out from its desert background.

Unfortunately, over the years, the lake has shrunk. Back in the 60’s it was around 7 and a half meters deep but at the last count in the 90s, this has shrunk to around 1.3 meters. The government have thankfully taken matters into their own hands and are refilling the lake in a bid to keep its true beauty alive. If you want to see this beautiful place in the world, you might want to head there soon before global warming takes it away completely!

71 – Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

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If you are ever in Europe, you really must come to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, just to laugh at the odd construction behind the leaning landmark. The building of this beautiful bell tower took part over 199 years and they still couldn’t fix the leaning problems! It was actually built in three stages and because the ground was too soft on one side of the tower, the foundations couldn’t support the rest of the weight. Over the years it kept tilting and although it has been partially fixed and stabilized to make it safe for visitors and tourists to travel up the almost-300 steps to the top.

72 – Ayers Rock, Australia

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The real name of this massive landmark is Uluru but most of us will know the Australian place of beauty as Ayers Rock, situated in central Australia. The closest town is Alice Springs so if you head towards this way, you will be heading in the right direction but you should bear in mind that the town is still 450km away by the road.

You’ll need to buy a pass to come to this massive rock formation but once you’re here, there are plenty of things to do. You can go climbing which is one of the attractions most popular activity, but the locals request that you don’t as the place is said to have significant spiritual undertones. They won’t climb the formation but they won’t stop you from doing it. The government that owned the massive rock gave it back to the people but agreed on a lease so that they could keep it as a visitor attraction and agreed upon a deal so that people could still enjoy climbing around it.

73 – Sistine Chapel, Vatican City

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This chapel is not only one of the most breathtakingly painted places on the planet but it also holds so much in the form of religious history that you can just feel the buzz about this place as soon as you get in the vicinity of it. It’s the official residence of the Pop so, as you can expect, the place is incredibly luxurious and using the word exuberant would be an understatement!

It’s been painted by some of the most famous artists in our history including Michaelangelo, Pinturicchio, and Sandro Botticelli, making it a place that you definitely need to put on your bucket list!

74 – Monument Valley, USA

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If you head to the state lines of Utah and Arizona you will find a part of the Colorado Plateau that looks pretty impressive in the horizon. You will find Monument Valley, a cluster of butts made from sandstone that have made an odd sky-scraper-looking piles that you will have seen in many movies.

The National Park that the Monument Valley is set in is called the Navajo National Park and as long as you pay a small access fee, you can go on a drive that spans over 17 miles that will take you a good two or three hours to complete. There are guided tours that you can take as well to see things like Hunts Mesa and Mystery Valley…

75 – Vasco da Gama Bridge, Portugal

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In the capital city of Portugal, Lisbon, you will find a bridge that looks as if it were too bit to have ever been created by men. It’s a cable-stayed bridge that goes across the River Tagus, and has been open since 1998, making it one of the newer places that we have incorporate into this list of beautiful places on earth.

Although not especially beautiful in nature, you definitely need to marvel at its greatness – the size of it is actually scary to look at whether you are on it, looking at it from the side, or even scarier than that – looking at the great expanse it covers from above!

So there you have the third section of our 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World! Just in case you missed Part A and Part B, you can find them in just a second and keep your eyes out for the final section of our exploration around the world.

Who knows where we will end up next?

Check out the first two parts of the series here:

• 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World (Part A)
• 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World (Part B)

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26 – Pongua Falls, Vietnam

Known as a City of Love, Dalat in Vietnam is a pretty romantic place in general – there are beautiful waterfalls, poetic landscapes and plenty of history and culture to see anyone through and one of the most beautiful of all of these sights is Pongua Falls.

100m wide by 40m tall, Pongua Falls falls down seven different levels and is a truly breathtaking display, especially with the masses of dark forests that seem to surround it all the way around.

There are a number of places that you can explore around the Pongua Falls including many other falls, the Valley of Love and even Dalat City. Perhaps this could be the romantic destination you had been looking for?

27 – Mossbrae Falls, California

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Sticking with the theme of falling water and we come to another pretty display of nature in Mossbrae Falls, California. Flowing into the Sacremento River, this is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world with a height of around 15 meters versus a pretty impressive width of around 46 meters.

At present you can’t reach the falls by foot on the mile-long hiking trail as the route has been closed off. The important people are trying to find a safer route to take to reach the falls as accidents easily occur along the slippery paths.

28 – Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Lebanon

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We seem to have found a firm theme with waterfalls in the list of 100 most beautiful places in the world, haven’t we? Baatara Gorge waterfall is found in Lebanon and is a pretty impressive water display to behold, that’s for sure!

Not only is the height of this waterfall a whopping 255 meters, but it also drops into a Jurassic cave full of limestone, right into a basin that is known as the Baatara Pothole.

29 – Split Apple Rock, New Zealand

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If you are looking for something that moves a little away from the water theme, we bring to you Split Apple rock; a pretty impressive rock display on the Northern coast of the South-East island of New Zealand, just off the Tasman Bay.

The rock itself is a formation of granite that looks exactly like an apple that has literally been sliced right in half. You can even get there for a great photo opportunity on low tide and this is a tourist attraction that has brought in thousands from around the globe, just to get a cheeky snapshot of the impressive display that literally looks like something out of a movie with giants!

30 – River of Five Colors, Columbia

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The River of Five Colors or Caño Cristales as it is otherwise known, is a river set in Columbia and gets its name from the beautiful colors that the river appears to be as it glides easily over a bed of fresh multi-colored moss over slippery rocks.

This strange phenomenon only happens for a few months out of the year – usually in between the wet and dry seasons, right as they are changing and merging into each other. Late July right through until December are the best times to see this stunning display of colors, and although you won’t find any fish here because of the stuff in the water that makes the river appear to change color, you will find a number of other creatures including 420 different species of birds, 8 primates and even 10 different species of amphibians.

If you want to come and see this beautiful sight, you can’t stay overnight and you definitely can’t cook anything here. There were special rules brought into place as people began to realise the potential of the place for tourists, and you can now only get there as part of a guided tour on which you will need to travel upon a donkey.

31 – Horsetail Falls, Oregon

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Set in Oregon in the States, along the Columbian River Gorge, Horsetail Falls are two smaller waterfalls that are joined together to make one big one. You have the upper falls and the lower falls and you will find the upper ones can easily be reached by a footpath for some great photo opportunities.

If you want to find this tourist hotspot, you’ll need to head towards the Historic Columbian River Highway and look for the sign posts. You’ll soon spot where the horse’s tail-looking waterfalls are!

32 – Waiotapu Thermal Reserve, New Zealand

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Ever since 1931, Waiotapu Thermal Reserve has been known for its tourist-attracting properties, but when you add to the mix the many health benefits the place is said to have, you can understand why so many people choose to flock here.

The thermal-stuff comes from the fact that it is set in the Okataina Volcanic Centre, and the beautiful colored pools and springs accompany mud pools and geysers. The mud pool was created from a 1920’s mud volcanic explosion that occurred and the Lady Knox geyser is one of the most famous in the world. If you are here at 10:15 in the morning, you will have the opportunity to spot  a geyser that can shoot up to 20 meters in the air.

33 – Tree Tunnel, Belgium

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This cool looking tunnel is a freaky accident of nature – it’s basically a pathway with very tall trees lining it on both sides, covering it at the top as if to protect it from rain and the elements. It’s a beautiful sight to see, especially in the fall when the leaves start to change color and fall from the trees. There’s a few freaky tunnels like these dotted all around the world but with websites like Pinterest popping up all over the place, photos of the Tree Tunnel, Belgium has made the place more popular.

34 – Whitehaven Beach, Australia

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On Whitsunday Island, you will find a beach so beautiful, you wouldn’t even imagine sights like this to be possible in our overly populated, overly polluted world. Whitehaven Beach is exactly as the name describes – a white sandy beached-haven from everyday life.

7km long, it was actually named as one of the cleanest beaches in Queensland in 2008 and this could be because of two things. Firstly, you can’t smoke on the beach and secondly, you can’t take dogs on the beach either. It seems to work to keep the beach clean.

The sand is more silica than anything else which is what mainly gives it the white color. It has another added bonus though – it doesn’t retain heat like “regular” sand so it won’t burn your feet on a beautiful hot summer’s day.

35 – Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

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Moving on to something manmade yet still beautiful and we come to the breath-taking Golden Gate Bridge, the inspiration for many a piece of art the world over.

The Golden Gate is actually where the Pacific Ocean joins San Francisco Bay and the bridge is a suspension one that has been destroyed in many a great film over the years. It has actually been declared as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World so if you’ve been there, own that travel stamp with pride!

At night, the orange glow makes the bridge look perfectly beautiful especially when there is fog surrounding it. If you are ever lucky enough to be flying above Golden Gate Bridge, you will normally find that you will just see the very tips of the bridge through the low-lying cloud, which can make the bridge even more beautiful still.

It’s definitely a place that you should check out if you ever get the chance! And who doesn’t want to visit San Francisco?

36 – Karijini National Park, Australia

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Situated in Western Australia, Karijini National Park was previously known by another name – Hammersley National Park.

Usually set in a semi-arid climate, this is a beautiful view if you get here at the right times of the day, and with splendid thunderstorms during the summer months and frosty winter nights, there is definitely plenty to see here.

There are five gorges that flow out of the park itself and each one has its own unique rock styles and formations, such as Kermit’s Pool in Hancock Gorge which is definitely worth a quick view if you’re ever in the area!

With pools alongside smashing waterfalls and even amazing water holes, you will find a whole host of wildlife for any enthusiast. Legless lizards are joined by bats, snakes, birds, wallaroos, geckos, and even red kangaroos.

37 – Sea Cliffs, Etretat, France

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Set in Northern France, the Sea Cliffs in Etretat are amazing to look at and even better to get some amazing photographs of! A giant hole in the side of the cliff makes it look as if a giant has made himself a window, and the quaint farming town just has a beautiful old-school traditional feel to it; a feel that seems to welcome many a guest! With the three natural arches and a pointed needle that lead to a beautiful looking expanse of water, you have a very cute little town to have your vacation in, especially if you like a taste of the traditional European.

38 – Pammukale, Turkey

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You’ll need to head to south-west Turkey to find the town of Pammukale, a name given because it means ‘cotton castle” in the native Turkish.

There’s some pretty hot flowing water here and for those that are interested, there are even hot springs dotted around that the tourists seem to love. When you add to the mix a set of beautiful terraces caused by deposited rock from the hot springs over the years, you have a very picturesque setting for your vacation!

You’ll find tadpoles here along with a wealth of culture, mythology and history which means there is something for everyone. The volcanic activity that causes the hot springs and carbon dioxide combustions in the water seeks many a secret geek, and now known as a World Heritage Site, it would seem that the tourists just love to flock to this area.

39 – Lake Windermere, England

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If you are going to come to the Lake District in the UK, you need to do so during the fall months – September/October time. If you come November through to January, you might expect to get a little snow and although this looks beautiful and sure is fun to play in, England is a country that deals well with snow, especially when it comes to travel conditions!

The largest natural lake in England, Lake Windermere is a lover for anyone looking for a beautiful scenic view with rolling hills and beautiful colored trees, but also has sporting history with power boat racing taking part here, and water-speed records being broken here.

There’s plenty dotted around for you to do from the Peter Rabbit museum to the beautiful lake-top restaurants in Barrow-in-Furness, and there is even a boat museum and the Cumberland Pencil Museum nearby if the kids want something a little different to explore.

40 – Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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This temple in Cambodia is not only the most well preserved temple in the country, it is also the most beloved! Set on over five hundred acres, it is one of the most beautiful places in the world and is rich with history, culture and religion, making it perfect for anyone of any age!

Founded in the twelfth century, it was originally a Hindu temple although is now better known for it’s Buddhist religion, and was once believe to be a miniature replica of the universe with architectural features that far surpassed its years.

To see the full beauty, it is often commented that you should see and photograph this marvel at either sunrise or sunset, and it is definitely recommended that you do this over a couple of days – there are many temples to see and you don’t want to miss out on anything magical! Three days should be enough – it’s definitely not something that you can have done and dusted in a day.

41 – Glass Beach, California

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Set near Fort Bragg in the MacKerricher State Park is the Glass Beach in California. This beach can look beautiful in certain lights but has a rather sad story to behold. The beach of glass came about because of years of garbage that had been dumped right into the coastline, just set a little North of the town itself. Usually throwing the garbage over the cliffs, the bottles became broken and were washed up onto the beach, softened and smoothed by years of the ocean waves lapping at the beach and, over time, the small round colored glass pebbles that you can see today were formed.

If you go and check out this beach, you can’t take the stones but you can still find bits of the glass on other beaches that you could pick up and add to your collection.

42 – Lake Bled, Slovakia

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Bled is the name of a gorgeous little Alpine town in Slovakia, set in the northwestern part of the country. Within this town you will find a beautiful lake called Lake Bled. It is now considered to be one of the country’s most formidable tourist attractions and if you just take a peek around on the internet, you can soon see the beauty in this fascinating place.

The town has existed for around a thousand years and now is home to some great fishing, beautiful walking trails around the mountains that frame it and the lake, tranquil and picturesque spots, boats, and plenty of outdoor sporting activities! Definitely a must-see in Europe!

43 – Spotted Lake, Canada

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Set in British Columbia, the Spotted Lake is in the town of Osoyoos not far from Highway 3. There are lots of different minerals doing their thing here, which is what causes the spotted effect, and it is when the water evaporates during the summer, hotter months that you can see the lake in full swing, so to speak.

The spots change color for those of you that are wondering about the different pictures you might have seen online – it depends on the mineral composition that is happening at that very time, but you will usually find that the spots themselves are created by the residue of something called magnesium sulfate.

There are apparently healing powers in this lake and that is thought to have something to do with the vast quantities of “good stuff” that is in there including silver, titanium, sodium sulphates, calcium and 8 other minerals!

44 – Aurora, Iceland

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The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis as they are properly known are a weird phenomenon that causes beautiful drifts of light to beam across the sky, basically making the entire night sky appear to be dancing with all the colors of the rainbow.

Iceland is one of the best places to see this beautiful sight although you can spot them in other places too – we have personally seen the lights in BC, Canada too!

You’ll need clear skies if you want to see this and there are plenty of spots that you can flock to, to get a better view and hopefully a decent picture!

45 – Danxia Landform, China

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The photo gives the game away here – these landforms in China are some of the most beautiful things that you will ever see on this earth!

Situated in South East and South West Chine, the Danxia Landform is a collection of steep cliffs made out of various shades of red and orange rock in the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park. Just in case you were wondering where this is, just head to the Gansu Province and you’ll be headed in the right direction.

Caused by the crashing together of tectonic plates (the same responsible for the creation of the Himalayan mountains) and battered by wind and rain, the layer cake effect has definitely left behind a beautiful landscape. Not just that but you will find a whole range of sights too from waterfalls and valleys to towering formation and mini-mountains that seem to explode with color.

46 – Door to Hell, Turkmenistan

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This is something that you must be pretty brave to see – it literally looks like a doorway to hell, just as the name would suggest.

You’ll find this landmark in Derweze (or Darvaza) in the Ahal Province of Turkmenistan and it’s not something you will easily miss. It’s basically a giant hole in the ground that was created by Soviet scientists right back in the early 1970’s. They found a natural gas reserve here and started drilling and the whole ground collapsed! No one was injured, thankfully, but there was a lot of methane gas coming out of that hole and plenty of other bad gases too.

Clearly this posed a rather nasty threat to those living nearby so the people in charge decided that they would burn off the gas and set the hole on fire. It was predicted to have lasted for around four days before it burned out but four decades later, the fire is still going strong!

At present, the government are trying to export the gas to reduce the stuff coming out of the big burning hole in the ground that spans a diameter of 70 meters!

47 – Lake Baikal, Russia

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Moving away from fire and heading along to something a bit more tranquil and we come to Lake Baikal in Russia. This rift lake can be found in Siberia, to the south, in Russia and is now the most voluminous freshwater lake in the entire world! Surely that needs to earn it a place here on the 100 most beautiful places, right?

Did you know that almost twenty percent of the world’s freshwater that is unfrozen and on the surface?! It goes really deep too – as much as sixteen hundred meters down in some places and it has been estimated to be even deeper than that still!

We’ll bring you a few statistics – it’s the seventh largest lake in the world. It’s also the oldest and can be dated back as far as twenty-five million years. On top of that, it is one of the clearest lakes you will ever see and that definitely causes for a few decent photo opportunities!

48 – Aogashima Volcano, Japan

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The island of Aogashima was created from a volcano and is a very small yet beautiful and tropical island in the Philippine Sea. The island is made of a crater but within this crater, there is another volcano that is considered to be smaller. It hasn’t erupted since the 1700’s but is still considered to be an active volcano but there are still 200 people that live on it!

To get the best views, you are going to want to head to Otonbu, the very peak of the island and at the highest point, it is over 430 meters above the level of the sea. You can’t get here unless you plan on travelling by boat or helicopter, but the latter only runs one time daily and can only carry a handful of people at once.

There is a sauna here but not much else – you would come here purely for the beautiful scenery and to say that you have been stood on an active volcano!

49 – Crystal Cave, Iceland

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We’re going back to the cave-land times but this time, we are going to be heading to Iceland, where you can find the beautifully stunning Crystal Cave.

Iceland is a pretty cool country when you consider that you can see a great many cool things that the world has to offer here. We’ve already mentioned the Aurora Borealis, but he cave is something else entirely.

Caused by an iceberg hitting the coast, it is a cave that can be dated back for centuries and is definitely breathtaking to look at. Things can get pretty tight in here so if you don’t like enclosed spaces, this probably isn’t the place for you. If you like rock climbing or are a fan of ice however, this is definitely the place for you to vacate at this year!

50 – Chittorgarh Fort, India

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Heading back to India again and this time, we are looking at the Chittorgarh Fort. This fort is the largest in the country and because it is set upon a hill, it looks even more majestic and taller still! The hill alone is over 180 meters high! The fort is also fairly impressively set over 700 acres too – doesn’t this rolling landscape just add to the appeal?

With history filled with sacrifice, romance, pride and spirit, it was believed to have been built in the 7^th century and all you need to do is take a few moments online to understand the true heritage behind this amazing sight.

We have now concluded 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World (Part B) and Part C will be coming really soon! I wonder what delights we can find on our beautiful planet to bring to you next time? Are there any that you would like to see added to the list?

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The fact of the matter is that there are so many beautiful places in the world – so many things that we would ALL love to see! There is simply not enough time, and most of us do not have the finances to fund all of the trips that we want to plan.

So, without any further ado, if you want to see the most beautiful places in the world, you should check out Part A of the 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World!

*In no particular order- we couldn’t possibly choose!

1 – Niagara Falls, Canada

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Niagara Falls alone is one of the most beautiful places in the world – there’s no denying that. If you have ever been there (which I have) you will not be able to appreciate the pounding that you feel in your heart when the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world storms over the side of the three smaller waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls. You have the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls emptying Lake Erie into Lake Ontario at a rate of four billion cubic feet per minute on average.

Niagara Falls will make you cry when you see it. It will cause a tear to form in your eye – it is literally one of the most beautiful and breath-taking places in the world and if you ever get the chance to go and see it, you should make every effort to do so!

2 – Vaadhoo Island, Maldives

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Now clearly there was going to be some of these tropical places such as the Maldives in this list – they aren’t known as tropical paradise vacation spots for nothing after all. However, we aren’t going to talk about the natural beauty of the sandy white beaches and beautiful blue waters. We are going to talk about something called Bioluminescent phytoplankton.

We don’t want this to be a biology lesson so we will be brief and to the point – on the Vaadhoo Island in Maldives, you could spot a type of plankton that literally glows in the dark. The waves are lapping upon the beauty, clean white beach shore, and as it does so, the water and the ground sparkles like hundreds of hundreds of shiny little diamonds. It really is one of the most beautiful sights in the world and one that we definitely want have the privilege of seeing!

3 – Lake Retba, Senegal

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Lake Retba is situated North East of Dakar in Senegal and is famous for its beautiful pink waters. There is a type of algae in the water that makes it the pink color, and if you want to see the full effect, you should aim to go in the dry season. It’s high in salt content too so you’ll float in it like you would in the Dead Sea, which even makes it perfect for the oldies, the youngsters, and even those that are afraid of water and drowning!

4 – Blue Lagoon, Iceland

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A geothermal spa situated in Iceland, the Blue Lagoon is one of the most frequented tourist spots in the country. In the middle of a lava field, the waters are rich in minerals, which are said to help with many skin conditions, and has a lovely warm temperature to make sure that you are completely comfortable and relaxed.

5 – Poseidon Undersea Resort, Fiji

Just take a look at this luxury resort literally under the sea! It’s set 40 feet under the sea in the middle of a lagoon which means that you are going to see some of the most beautiful things you will ever see in your life! You can get married down here in the underwater chapel and there’s a restaurant, bar, gym and 25 suites. It’s costly but then again you gotta be brave to do it!

6 – Thor’s Well, Oregon

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Part of Cape Perpetua in the USA (Oregon)is Thor’s Well – a deep stretch of rocks that does something pretty epic. The deep hole causes the waves to crash right into it and when it fills, it spouts water up to and over 20 feet in the air, completely overflows and then sucks the water back out to the sea.

7 – Heaven’s Gate, China

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One of the things that makes this landmark so beautiful is the fact that it is almost always covered by either a cloud of eery fog or beautiful sunlight. Heaven’s Gate or Heaven’s Gate Stairs is in Tianmen Shan in China. With legends and stories ranging from 999 steps carved into the stone to enlightenment, to the steps to the God’s Above, it’s definitely a place to visit for anyone looking for a real something special from their vacation.

8 – Angel Falls, Venezuela

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Almost 1,000 meters high, Angel Falls is actually two levels of falls situated in Venezuela. This one actually holds the record for being the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfall with a massive drop of 807 meters, making it  a must-see for anyone that’s looking for something classed as a natural beauty!

9 – Jacob’s Well, Texas

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Sticking with the water theme and we come to Jacob’s Well in Texas, USA. The “well” name gives it away – it’s basically a well formation in Cypress Creek, Texas, with a number of underwater caves for scuba divers to explore. Although dangerous, the 10 meter depth “well” is a must-see for tourists looking to cool down in the hot summer days. Natural spring water attracts thousands of visitors that love to enjoy the natural health properties it can bring too!

10 – Lake Louise, Canada

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Situated in the province of Alberta in Canada, Lake Louise is literally one of the most amazingly beautiful places on earth with scenery and colors that will literally take your breath away. Snow all year round is possible here with a subarctic climate making it a must-see place for those that love their winter sports, and the bright blue waters look amazing against a back drop of dark green trees and frosty white snow. What more could you possibly ask for from a romantic winter break in heaven?

11 – Valley of Fire, Nevada

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The important thing that you should know about the Valley of Fire is that it is the oldest state park in the state of Nevada. Back in 1968 it became a National Natural Landmark, and with over forty-two thousand acres of land with beautiful red sandstorm formations giving it the great name, some of the rocks being over 150 million years old, you can also see rock art left by ancient generations in the form of petroglyphs.

12 – Taj Mahal, India

We couldn’t not mention this amazing landscape, could we? You can find this beauty in Agra, Uttar Pradesh in Indian and even the name itself speaks royalty, literally meaning ‘Crown of Palaces”

In one year alone (2001) this amazing landmark brought in over two million visitors and over two hundred thousand of those visitors were from overseas! Now that’s pretty impressive, right? The locals are charged a smaller admission fee than the foreigners are to ensure that everything is fair all round, and there are even mini replicas of this building dotted around the world!

13 – Hidden Beach, Mexico

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If you want a vacation with a bit of really interesting history attached to it then you should check out the Hidden Beach of the Marieta Islands in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It was originally created by a giant bomb blast when the Mexican Army were doing their whole target practice thing! Imagine going home and telling everyone you had spent a few days in an idyllic bomb blast hole in Mexico!

Crystal clear waters, sparkling clean white sandy beaches, and wildlife that you could normally only ever dream of seeing is what you can expect on this paradise island. It’s even hard work to get here too – you literally have to swim to your destination through a tunnel!

14 – Yellowstone National Park, USA

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If nature is your thing then this really is one of the most amazing places on the planet. Yellowstone National Park is really situated in Wyoming in the states, but also falls into Idaho and Montana too. Technically, this is actually the very first national park anywhere in the world which makes it super special, and with a wide variety of ecosystems, there is a pretty amazing landscape to behold.

There’s waterfalls, forests, canyons, lakes, volcanic eruptions and even natural springs up here… This surely is an adventurers dream!

15 – Marble Caves, Chile

Found on the border of two countries technically – Chile and Argentina, you will find one of the coolest natural sights you will ever find. The marble rocks that make up the caves that encase the crystal clear and stunning blue waters of the General Carrera mountain lake, and tourists literally flock him from all corners of the globe. There’s also a pretty impressive fishing thing going on here too if you like that kind of thing, and the opportunity for the most amazing photos you will ever take are right there in front of you. What’s not to love?

16 – Grand Canyon, Arizona

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If its beauty on a MASSIVE scale that you like then the Grand Canyon is going to give you everything you’ve ever wanted. The Colorado River curved the most beautiful canyon paths in the world and the Grand Canyon National Park that encases it gives visitors the chance to see some of the craziest things. You’ve got different rock formations and dramatic weather systems. The cleanest air in the whole of the USA can be found here and the different ecosystems that the canyon offers gives you the chance to see things that you wouldn’t normally see in their natural habitat. It doesn’t matter what you like, there are too many activities to list too – sight-seeing, helicopter tours, hiking, running, tock climbing, rafting and even camping!

17 – Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye (Scotland)

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No one really knows why these pools of water dwindling away from the Cullin Mountains are called Fairy Pools but it’s probably got a lot to do with the way they look – they are crystal clear waters (which are best seen on a slightly cloudy day, the day after a mild downpour) with amazing colors peeking out through them. The water is cold but you should definitely dunk your toes in there, and if you are really brave, you can even swim in there, although bathing suits are advisable because things can get mighty chilly!

18 – Borneo Rainforest Canopy Walkway

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How many of you have wanted to actually pretend we were real life Tarzan and Jane? Imagine being able to do this in real life! On the North cost of the island of Borneo, the Rainforest Canpoy Walkway is situated in the Danum Valley Conservation Area. You will have the pleasure of making your way through the rainforest 30 meters in the air, for a distance of around 300 meters. Birds, views and a bit of the tropical high life… what more could you ask for?

19 – Giants Causeway, Ireland

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Based in Northern Ireland, the Giants Causeway is actually the result of a volcano that erupted many years ago, creating weird looking columns of rock. Situated in Country Antrim, it’s certainly a marvel to look at and attracts thousands of visitors, especially from overseas, every year.

20 – Black Sand Beach, Hawaii

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This beautiful black sand is generally found on the beaches of Punalu’u Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii. Caused by yet again a volcano, the beach is basically a combination of the lava eruption and basalt, and is a great place to head to if you like the sound of viewing Green turtles which are often seen having a quick cat nap on the black sand.

Although the waters are dangerous and rocky, there are plenty of beautiful fish to see and you should definitely take along your camera!

21 – Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, New Zealand

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The Waitomo Glow Worm Caves are classed as a magnet for tourists simply because it is such a beautiful sight to see. The view of millions of glow worms that live in the caves give a glimmering like diamonds effect and is a truly magical tour, especially if you take one of the world famous boat rides through the caves to get a closer look!

22 – Flathead Lake, Montana

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Did you know that the Flathead Lake in Montana is the largest natural freshwater lake in the States with an area spanning over 510 square kilometers. You get to play on the beautiful waters as well as within it, and fishing is perfect at this amazing little spot. 28 miles long and 15 miles wide, you will see some beautiful mountain sights that are guaranteed to take your breath away, and with the plentiful wildlife roaming around, you might want to consider having your camera at the ready.

23 – Algarrobo Swimming Pool, Chile

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If you want something that isn’t quite so close to nature, you definitely need to check out the largest swimming pool in the world, holding an astounding 66m gallons of water. Just to do one length of this pool, you would need to swim the length of 20 Olympic sized swimming pools, just to give you some idea!

Set in Chile in the city of Algarrobo, is filled with crystal clear seawater, and not only holds the record for being the biggest swimming pool in the world, it is also the deepest with a depth of a pretty impressive 115 feet! You’ll definitely need your goggles to go down that far!

24 – Lover’s Bridge, France

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The Petit Pont de l’Archevêché bridge seems to have started something in France – it was the bridge that lovers used to head to, to put their padlocks on the bridge and throw away the key to symbolise endless love. It seems to have started a trend in France now, however, with other bridges having padlocks clasped on them because the original one is getting too full up!

Overlooking the Seine, the padlock art seems to have annoyed Paris somewhat and a few years ago, there were plans to have the padlocks removed, although this hasn’t deterred tourists from the world over coming here to declare their undying love for their partners.

It would seem that this craze of locking a padlock to show eternal love wasn’t originally started in France – it was Hungary that things first kicked off, and although some people would protest that the padlocks are an eyesore, it certainly holds some romantic appeal, doesn’t it?

25 – Hotel de Glace, Quebec

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You must have heard of the ice hotel by now – that famous hotel made entirely of ice situated in Quebec, Canada. It is said to be one of the most romantic places on the planet, with many people choosing to get married there year after year, and although it only opened fairly recently (2001,) the place has actually been described as one of the top ten destinations to get married at in the world. You can’t argue with statistics like that!

In 2005, the hotel even had its first same-sex marriage, and in its fifth season of being open, it was reported that some seventy thousand tourists had the pleasure of staying here! It’s certainly a palce on our top list, that’s for sure!

So there you have the first 25 places in our 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World! Why not keep your eyes peeled for Part B? We promise it will be coming really soon!

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Bali, Indonesia

This destination is a favorite among couples. It has warm beautiful beaches that never cease to amaze those who sit and watch the sunrise on them. Hire a boat to take you down the river or visit the villages to set eyes upon a beautiful culture. Bali has beautiful mountains and a lush green landscape. Take your partner hiking or just gaze at the gorgeous scenery.

Singapore

A place full of exotic gardens, beautiful bays, amazing architecture, and spas. Don’t miss out on Marina Bay Sands Skypark, a resort that sits high above the city. There is never a lack of excitement in Singapore. Many lovers visit this unique place every year for a romantic getaway and they are not let down by the experiences they have. Whether you and your loved one are into nature or a bustling city, you will enjoy the best of both worlds! There are plenty of little shops, pubs, nature walks, national park trails, city parks and much more. Let us not forget about its amazing chocolate bar, too!

Shanghai, China

This city has a non-stop flow of people hustling through it all day and night, giving it a lively and social atmosphere. Shanghai really comes alive at night, though, and it will take your breath away. Take a cruise on the beautiful river, visit the artistic galleries, dine at the cafes, admire the landmarks and shop at the many interesting shops throughout this city. You may not have time to see everything you want to before your romantic endeavor is over, but it’s definitely worth the while to go!

Krabi, Thailand

Are you, as a couple, more into sandy white beaches, beautiful ocean views and swimming in the sea? Visit Krabi and experience the true meaning of exotic! Snorkel in the beautiful turquoise sea, play with the schools of tropical fish and relax on the beach in the sun. Consider walking hand in hand down the beach and watch the absolutely beautiful sunrise and sunset. Get your adventurous side going as you scuba dive to take a look under the sparkling ocean. This is a warm, loving and romantic place to go and it’s wonderful for any couple.

The Malaysian Islands

Take a pick from the many wonderful Malaysian Islands. Backpack throughout the wilderness, swim with beautiful ocean fish and sharks. Find some peace and quiet, as you enjoy the beauty of these mystical islands.

Kyoto, Japan

The architecture will astound you and your honey as you visit the beautiful palaces and temples that reside within this city. Pure unique culture clings to every corner in Kyoto. Join one of the many festivals that they hold, eat amazing cuisine and shop at the cozy markets. Find serenity as you walk through the Zen Gardens with your loved one and enjoy a peaceful, romantic visit to Kyoto.

Bangkok, Thailand

Indulge your sense of diversity as you stay here for a romantic getaway. Bangkok is lovely, with its wide selection of wonderful restaurants you will taste food from all over the world.  You can also enjoy your meal as you float down the Chaopraya river, admiring the city from a different perspective. Visit Bangkok’s theme park and have a romantic, yet exciting date with your partner. As a big tourist destination, Bangkok has so many things to do within the city limits. Don’t miss out on a truly delightful experience here.

Udo, Jeju Island, Korea

What a better way to spend a romantic getaway than swimming in crystal clear waters right off of the only coral beach in Korea? Gaze upon the black lava cliffs, enjoy the feel of white sand beneath your feet and find yourself drenched in  pure tranquility on this peaceful island.  Located right off of Jeju  Island, Udo is so small that it only takes a couple of hours to walk around the entire island, but as you’re walking you will find nothing but pure beauty in it’s scenery.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Visit Cambodia’s capital and immediately find yourself overwhelmed by it’s charm. Your taste-buds will thank you for introducing them to real, delicious and fresh Cambodian food. You can do that at one of the lovely cafes in Phnom Penh. Stay at one of the 5 star hotels or book a small guesthouse. Take time to pamper yourself at the spa and altogether enjoy a romantic, relaxing getaway with the one you love.

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Cambodia arrives on the list a second time because of the charming city Siem Reap. This is a place full of mystique, many tourist attractions, and it’s made for those who love to take a dip into another culture. Stroll through the town to try the amazing street food, visit the many shops or find yourself wandering to admire the nearby villages . Adore the Angkor temples, bird watch at the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary and indulge your eyes on rare species. Catch a balloon ride and go hundreds of feet in the air to admire the clouds with your darling in lovely Siem Reap.

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Paris, France

 That one was kind of a given, right? Paris is, after all, the city of love.  Hundreds of love-struck couples pop the question on the Eiffel Tower every year and hundreds of honeymooners swoon there, too. Not only do you have the beautiful 1,063 foot tower, but let’s not forget the endless museums, the delicious gourmet food and the amazing views, especially at night, make Paris, France one of the most sought after honeymoon destinations in Europe. Millions tend to travel to this beautiful city to enjoy their newly blossomed marriage. The popular getaway is a fantasy full of whimsical magic, seduction, art and fashion all in one.

 Satorini, Greece

This ancient city offers nothing less than pure romance. Wine, beautiful beaches, some of the  freshest foods you’ll ever eat and the ability to visit landmarks of an ancient time. What’s not to love about this beautiful place? Newlyweds love to honeymoon here and for good reason, too. It’s  famously known from the previous volcanic eruptions it suffered with long ago and because of those events, it now displays some of the most amazing and original beaches on this Earth. There is never a dull moment for the eyes or the mind in gorgeous Santorini.

Venice, Italy

 Venice holds the hearts of lovers with its beauty each and every year. Venice offers nothing but the highest quality of Italian food, full of fresh vegetables, amazing cheeses and the best spices.  This destination is a favorite among travelers across the world and many visit it each year to find themselves blown away. Gondola rides are a favorite among lovers and they will take you to quaint cafes, superb bars, glorious architecture and carry  you throughout the city at night while the moon is gleaming across the water. Venice leaves those who visit always wanting more of its glory.

Barcelona, Spain

There’s never a dull moment in Barcelona from its beaches to its parks to its social scene. There is a life in Barcelona that draws people in. This magical city is a wonderful place to honeymoon if you love a strong social atmosphere, friendly locals, bright scenery, gorgeous buildings and dance filled music festivals. In this city you can literally dance the night away and have a pure fun, romantic honeymoon.

 Florence, Vienna

Back to Italy we go and with good reason, too. Italians truly have some of the most beautiful sights to behold in the world. Florence is well-known for its amazing art, historical monuments, museums and the famous Ponte Vecchio, which stands for Old Bridge. This famous bridge along with many other amazing features this city has to offer is lined with shops, cafes and every inch of it is dripping with art and history. This is romance at its peak and a great place to spend your honeymoon.

 Vienna, Austria

Taking a honeymoon to this classic city is not a bad idea, at all. This exquisite location is overflowing with musical history, horse-drawn carriage rides and castles always in sight. It’s a perfect getaway, especially for those who love  music. It’s widely known for presenting truly charming plays, concerts, operas and many more fine arts performances. There is only beautiful sights and sounds to be found in Vienna during a honeymoon.

  Budapest, Hungary 

The capital of Hungary awaits for the many couples that choose to honeymoon here every year. How could they not want to? After all, this beautiful place is a great way to pamper yourselves on your romantic getaway, as it’s known well for having amazing spa resorts. After you’ve been treated like royalty you can visit the many historical features and then go on to enjoy the very entertaining nightlife that Budapest is famous for. Shopping, sightseeing, spa days, getting your party on as newlyweds… What more could you ask for?

 Amsterdam,  Netherlands 

Another capital city that enchants newlyweds every year is Amsterdam. Take a walk down the beautifully made cobblestone roads, gander at the gorgeous architectural wonders, rent a boat to take you both privately down a canal, while enjoying dinner, to really see the city for its beauty or take long romantic walks throughout its lovely parks and gardens. Let your breath be taken away by this picture perfect destination.

 Zurich, Switzerland 

This is a natural beauty to visit. Zurich is alluring to honeymooners because of it’s countryside. Although it offers a great variety of shopping, pubs, museums and culture, taking on nature here is much more fun and more romantic. Hiking through the hills, mountains or biking, skiing and just going on adventures as a new married couple will give you a peaceful honeymoon. It’s truly enchanting and a breath of fresh air.

 Korce, Albania

Again, another great place to vacation when it comes to nature.  Behold the beautiful sights and wonders of unique Korce. Keep yourself entertained with the many places to hike, bike and more. There are many museums , as well , that give you a peek into its wonderful history. Culture, tradition and originality radiate throughout the air of this treasured honeymoon favorite.

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