What’s next on your travel list?
So, what makes a trip truly life-changing?
Tokyo, Japan
Old and new come together in Japan’s bustling capital city.
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Antarctica Cruise
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Hoping to visit all seven continents?
Cross Antarctica off your list with a cruise.
Galapagos Islands
Incredible and diverse plant and animal species make theGalapagos Islandsanother must-visit for nature-loving travelers.
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This 17th-century white marble mausoleum has drawn visitors to Agra for years.
The city dates back thousands of years, making thisUNESCO World Heritage Sitea must-visit for history buffs.
For adventurous and active travelers, trekking to Everest Base Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Easter Island
The hundreds of monolithic moai statues have drawn curiousvisitors to Easter Islandfor years.
(The lights are best viewed from late fall through early spring.)
Have a little extra time to spare?
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Add Cambodia to the mix and include a visit to expansive Angkor Wat.
Paris, France.Paris, France
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Giza Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo, Egypt.fmajor / iStock / Getty Images Plus
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