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Great Pyramids of Egypt
If you are looking for a unique vacation filled with history, wonder, and a great sense of power, then you should look into the great pyramids and their history. These amazing constructions are some of ...>
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Machu Picchu
Located high above the Urubamba Valley in Peru , the Incan city of Machu Picchu is the most popular tourist attraction in the country. This ancient city dates back to the fifteenth century, and was ...>
9.3/10
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Great Wall of China
Ever wanted to see one of the most magnificent works of art in the world? The Great Wall of China is a work of art and is one that must be seen when you are in the vicinity of China. Stretching well ...>
9.2/10
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Acropolis of Athens
Greece is the home to a number of acropolises or ‘high cities’, yet no visit to Greece would be complete without taking in the ancient splendor of the Acropolis of Athens. The Acropolis was first settled ...>
9.2/10
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Taj Mahal
As you approach the famous Taj Mahal of India, your eyes will be drawn up to the incredible white dome which rises in the center, flanked on each side by more white domes and surrounded by incredible white ...>
9.1/10
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Iguazu Falls
If you think the Niagara Falls, which borders both the United States (in New York) and Canada (in Ontario), are magnificent (and they are), just wait until you capture the breathtaking essence of the ...>
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Great Barrier Reef
There are a thousand ways and more for someone to explore a new culture or environment when they go on vacation. There are dances, shows, and lots of unique and exciting things to do almost anywhere that ...>
9.1/10
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Serengeti Safari
The word “Serengeti” comes from a Masai word meaning “the place where the land runs on forever”, and a Serengeti safari will reveal to you exactly the meaning behind this turn of phrase. The Serengeti ...>
9/10
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Old Walled Jerusalem
If you are heading to Jerusalem, it means that you are heading towards the capital, and the largest city in Israel. Jerusalem is located in the Judean Mountains, and you’ll find it between the Mediterranean ...>
9/10
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Canals of Venice
Anyone who’s been to Venice, Italy, knows that it’s one of the most magical places on earth. Sitting in the Adriatic Sea like a vision (especially if one first approaches it from the mainland by boat), ...>
8.9/10
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Corcovado & Christ The Redeemer Statue
“Corcovado” means hunchback and that is how this granite hill looks like. Its original name is Pinaculo da Tentacao or Pinnacle of Temptation. Corcovado with the Redemptor statue and a set of equally ...>
8.9/10
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Galapagos Islands
A Galapagos Island tour, about 1,000 km off the western coast of Ecuador, offers a thoroughly unique experience. The only water park is the ocean, and the only rides have sails or two wheels. There ...>
8.9/10
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Panama Canal
There are few man made features in this world which carry more importance than the Panama Canal does. This canal has a unique property which no other man made features can match. This canal connects the ...>
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Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is a temple located in Angkor Cambodia. The temple, which is a popular tourist attraction, was built for King Suryavarman II during the early 12th century. This temple began as the king’s ...>
8.7/10
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Petra
Petra is a top tourist attraction in Jordan. It is tucked behind a wall of rugged mountains, a well-kept secret that continues to beckon to tourists because of its unrivaled views of the ancient world. ...>
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Mount Everest
About 60 million years ago (give or take a few million years), Mount Everest was formed, giving Earth one of its most spectacular natural landmarks. The mountain, the highest in the world, is located on ...>
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Niagara Falls
While they are neither the steepest nor the largest waterfalls in the world, Niagara Falls may arguably be the most famous, attracting nearly 20 million visitors each year, with that figure expected ...>
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Pompeii
Pompeii points you back to Italy’s glorious past – destroyed by the ravages of nature and time, but still a wonder and beauty in its own right. It is, in fact, one of Italy’s top tourist draws. This ...>
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Grand Canyon
Each year, many Americans and those from other nations as well travel to different locations throughout the United States for vacations. These vacations can be family vacations or vacations for just a ...>
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Historic Quebec, now a neighbourhood of larger Quebec City, was the complete main city in the 17th century. Centuries-old fortifications surround the old city. Many attractions and mostly all buildings ...>
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Rome Coliseum
The roman coliseum ("colosseum" or "colosseo") is probably the most ancient world renowned monument in Rome. It was one of the very first roman amphitheatres to be built. It is located between the Caelian ...>
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Amazon Rainforest
The increasing attention that is given to the state of the world’s environment has sparked interest in ecotourism – tours that serve people who want to see the wild places of the earth while reducing the ...>
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The Lake Titicaca is one of the most spectacular, high altitude, Lake in the world. Lake Titicaca straddles two countries – the borders of both Peru and Bolivia. The lake is one of South America’s ...>
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The Canadian Rockies, peaking on Alberta and British Columbia in Canada, is the North American Rocky Mountain range in this region. Picturesque, serene, calm, adventurous treks all add to its charm. Known ...>
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Spilling out from its lofty height of some 980 meters, the water at Angel Falls provides much of the beauty of this, the tallest waterfall in the world. It shows you a fascinating example of the powerful ...>
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