From cloud forests to glacial lakes, these destinations are the world’s best sights to see.

From sky-blue lakes in Canada to sandstone beaches in Seychelles, beauty abounds in every corner of the Earth.

The sweet shoreline is relatively secluded from the resort crowds on La Digue Island.

Beautiful sunset at Iguazu falls. One of the new seven wonders of nature. Traveling South America

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The centuries-old giants are especially magnificent cast in the light of a sunrise and sunset.

From December to April, however, regular rains create a mirror effect that merges lake and sky.

No matter when you see it, Salar de Uyuni is one of the most captivating sights on earth.

Iguassu Waterfall Brazil Argentina

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Hop on a boat or kayak to explore theUNESCO World Heritage Site’s beautiful islands and surreal cave systems.

It likely comes as no surprise that a place this tranquil is also a popular destination for yoga retreats.

Thanks to its isolation and near-inaccessibility, Le Mornesheltered people who escaped enslavementduring the 18th and early 19th centuries.

snow-covered mountain with trees in foreground reflected in a lake

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Boardwalks have been built throughout the park allowing visitors to see the stripes up close.

Mount Koya, Japan

The Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi founded this mountaintop temple town in 819.

(In fact, the saline water has such a high density that it keeps bathers afloat.)

Man overlooking Grand Canyon

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Perhaps the most famous cascade is Svartifoss, plunging over hexagonal lava-rock columns.

Table Mountain, Cape Town

Ascending iconicTable Mountaintops the to-do list for most travelers in Cape Town.

Either way, the top offers insane panoramic views of the South African capital and the Atlantic.

Anse Source d’Argent taken at sunset from a drone

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Lucerne, Switzerland

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Picture a serene alpine lake fringed with soaring Alps.

Now add in a walkablemedieval townand you’ve got the setting for this long-popular Swiss destination.

Matira Beach, French Polynesia

The South Pacific calls up many visions ofspectacular beaches.

Thailand. Ao Phra Nang Cave Beach, Railay beach, Krabi. West side of mountain. Sunny day

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It’s astounding even before you add in three-tier Gavarnie Falls pouring over a 922-foot drop.

Lofoten Islands, Norway

The Lofoten archipelago bursts dramatically out of the Norwegian Sea.

Its cobalt-blue waters are a hub for diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, and whale watching.

Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

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Beneath the towers lie valleys, streams, waterfalls, caves, natural bridges, and dense green forests.

Theremote islandis also a hub for honeymooners looking for a slice of paradise.

Wind-sculpted cliffs and headlands frame big, sandy beaches popular with surfers and dotted with secret coves and grottoes.

Tourists waiting for sunrise at ancient Pagoda in Old Bagan, Myanmar

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Head to the spa town of Hakone in winter to pair crisp Fuji views with steaming hot springs.

Take the funicular to the tiny village of Brunate for an amazing panorama.

View its perfection from hiking trails, boat tours, and the 33-mile Rim Drive around the caldera.

Hanging suspension bridge in Monteverde cloud forest reserve Costa Rica

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Keep in mind, some attractions like boat tours and the scenic Rim Drive close for the winter season.

Aerial view of famous Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Zambia

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View of dirt track called Baobab alley or Baobab avenue along with its about dozens of trees.

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Fantastic sunset colors over the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

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Breathtaking view of Halong Bay taken from the top of an island.

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Pier stretching into Lake Atitlan

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Le Morne Mauritius Underwater Waterfall

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Sunset views at Ravens Nest looking towards Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Ravens Nest is located on the Schoodic Peninsula.

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Scenic view of Okavango river at sunset

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shoreline of Cat Island Bahamas

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Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, Gansu, China. Colorful landscape of rainbow mountains. Walking paths around sandstone rock formation at Zhangye National Geological Park.

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This shot was taken from the Hill Meall Mor in Glencoe.

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Path to temple in Koyasan.

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The Dead Sea from above.

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Zion National Park

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Svartifoss waterfall, Skaftafell, Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland

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Turquoise pools in travertine terraces at Pamukkale, Turkey

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This Picture was taken out of the air of the Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

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Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

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Majestic mountain landscape, Machu Picchu, Peru

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Kussnacht am Rigi old town with Pilatus mountain and Lake Lucerne in background, Switzerland

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Aerial view of the Linn cove viaduct on the Blue ridge Parkway, North Carolina

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Aerial view of Tioman Island

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Africa, Namibia, Kunene Province, Namib Desert, Damaraland, Twyvelfontein, Aba Huab valley, granite landscape

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Matira Beach on Bora Bora on a sunny day with small boats and coconut palm trees.

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France, Pyrenees, Cirque de Gavarnie, cirque landscape w Gave de Gavarnie river.

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The beautiful coastline of Shark Bay, Western Australia, photographed from a Cessna

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The beautiful town of Reine on Lofoten Islands

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Catamans, near Land’s End, Cabo San Lucas, Baja CA, Mexico.

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The Greek theatre (Teatro Greco) and Mount Etna, Taormina, Sicily

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Waterplants on Dal Lake, Srinagar, Kashmir, India

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Assorted images of Heron Island underwater on the southern great barrier reef

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China, Hunan Province, Wulingyuan Scenic Area

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Moraine Lake with Alpen Glow on Ten Peaks Banff National Park Canada

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Red Sand of Wadi Rum desert, Jordan

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Milford Sound in New Zealand

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Cacimba do Padre Beach in Fernando de Noronha

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Portuguese coast line with direct sunlight, Benagil, portugal

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kilimanjaro Scenic View Of Mountains Against Sky

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Fuji Mountain in Autumn

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Karst mountains and river Li in Guilin/Guangxi region of China

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Sunset over the traditional village of Varenna on shore of Lake Como, Lecco province, Lombardy, Italy

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National Park, Crater Lake, Oregon, lake with partly covered with ice

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Bixby bridge in Big Sur

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The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee at dusk.

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Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

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