First of all, it is a fact that our planet is pretty incredible. From ancient archaeological sites to natural features like canyons and cliffs, just about every corner of the world offers special spots to explore. Greece is home to idyllic pink-sand beaches, Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni salt flat offers stunning optical illusion-Esque views, and the vibrant blue water of Moraine Lake in Canada is nothing short of picture-perfect. We’ve gathered 10 of the most breathtaking views in the world that everyone should enjoy with their own eyes.
- Antarctica
That’s right, we put an entire continent on here. Although 99 percent of Antarctica is covered with ice, the landscape still manages to be stunningly diverse—surreal blue glaciers, active volcanoes, the rough waterways of the Drake Passage, and 360-degree views of untouched snow. And those views are made even better when an emperor penguin or humpback whale makes an appearance.
- Antelope Canyon, Arizona
Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon (and serious Instagram darling) in the American Southwest. Its Navajo name translates to “the place where water runs through rocks” an allusion to the canyon’s creation through erosion. The narrow, undulating spaces between rock formations allow for vivid patterns when sunlight filters through the striated stone.
- Boracay, Philippines
With its gentle coastlines and transporting sunsets, it’s easy to see why Boracay was voted one of the best islands in the world by our readers. Unfortunately, it’s become too touristed—the island closed for “rehabilitation” last year to compensate for overcrowding and unregulated development; it’s since reopened to a limited number of visitors per day.
- Boulders Beach, South Africa
Located on the False Bay Coastline, about 17 miles south of Table Mountain, Boulders Beach shows off Cape Town’s famously beautiful landscapes—bright blue water, granite boulders, and penguins! Many people swim here just a few feet away from the adorable African penguin community but feel free to just sit back and admire the beautiful coastline as well.
- Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia, an area in Turkey where entire cities have been carved into the rock, is pretty incredible on its own. But whenever hot-air balloons pepper the sky, its beauty level literally skyrockets.
- Zakynthos Island, Greece
Far less crowded than sister islands Mykonos and Santorini, Zakynthos has some of the most beautiful beaches in the Greek Islesnamely, Navagio Beach. Sheltered by cliffs, Navagio is only accessible by boat, and draws its name (“Shipwreck”) from a freighter that ran aground, was abandoned, and still rests in the beach’s white sands today.
- Santorini Island, Greece
Santorini is interwoven with the sunset, this magical hour of the day when the light makes everything look more beautiful. The sunset in Santorini is considered one of the most famous sunsets worldwide and people from all over the world visit Santorini in order to photograph it and, most of all, cherish it. The sunset highlights the breathtaking beauty of the island that offers many ideal locations where visitors can admire it. But nobody should miss the chance to see the sunset from Oia village, the famed sunset viewing spot.
- Laguna Colorada, Bolivia
About a three-hour drive north from Chile’s San Pedro de Atacama, this salt lake in the shadow of the Andes is known for its blood-red waters—the result of algae that thrive in extreme heat. Flamingos (and the lake) look their best from December to April: the lake is full of water, making it more reflective for photos, and the birds are breeding. Be sure to try and catch the lake at sunset, when it’s at its reddest.
- Machu Pichu, Peru
While the intricate stone ruins of Machu Picchu are the work of 15th-century Inca rulers, not Mother Nature, it’s the site’s natural setting that makes it so alluring. Perched atop the flattened peak of a mountain, the ancient Wonder of the World benefits from the famous backdrop of Huayna Picchu, lush green surfaces, and a barrier of Andean peaks that, despite the landmark’s fame, makes you feel like you’ve stumbled upon a secret.
- Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Tanzania’s portion of the Serengeti is the ideal location for an African adventure. Visit between January and March to witness the wonder that is the Great Migration, an iconic phenomenon that sees 1.5 million wildebeest sweep through East Africa on an annual, 1,200-mile cycle. Even better? Watch the stampeding animals from a luxurious safari lodge, like Singita Mara River Tented Camp or Mwiba Lodge.
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