Travel is scientifically proven to change you for the better. In this breathtaking guide, we reveal the most incredible journeys that will impact your life long after you return. Or visit from the comfort of your family room. Find perspective and awe at world wonders like Machu Picchu, the Great Wall and the Taj Mahal. Rest and recharge in paradise, from Tahiti to the Seychelles and places closer to home (yes, we have American destinations on the list too). For those craving zen, get a little closer to heaven in the temples and shrines of Bali, Japan and beyond. And discover the healing power of nature in the world’s best national parks. Featuring 100+ of the globe’s most inspiring destinations, this keepsake volume will leave a lasting impression and transform you — mind, body and spirit.
THE WORLD’S MOST AMAZING PLACES • 112 Destinations to See in Your Lifetime
112 OF THE WORLD’S MOST AMAZING PLACES AT A GLANCE • Whatever the travel dream, here’s where to go
ANCIENT MARVELS • Legendary and often inexplicable, these man-made monuments have awed and inspired humanity for thousands of years
TIMELESS TOMBS • These stirring burial sites enshroud secrets from the distant past
STUNNING LANDSCAPES • From soaring sawtooth peaks and blinding salt flats to spine-tingling cliffs and a colossal cave, these storied formations still have surprises in store
POWERFUL PARKS • Conquer these six U.S. national parks, and you’ll have only 53 to go
WATERY WONDERS • Emerald bays, unlikely lagoons, rousing rivers, bottomless inlets cut by glaciers—these top bodies of water give new meaning to “wet and wild”
EPIC WATERFALLS • Few encounters with nature rival beholding a roaring cascade
SACRED SITES • Mankind’s search for transcendence shines at these mountaintop sanctuaries, ceremonial platforms, mystical statues and intricate temples
HOLY GROUND • These Christian churches captivate believers and skeptics alike
DREAM RESORTS • With jungle glamping, luxury caves, snuggly igloos, castle fantasies and more, these distinctive hotels are destinations in and of themselves
OVERWATER BLISS • A water-top villa instantly elevates the standard hotel stay
EXTREME ADVENTURES • Whether canyoneering, bungee jumping, paragliding, mountain climbing or shark diving, thrill-seekers find exhilaration in these classic feats
SUBLIME SAFARIS • Here’s where to see the world’s most intriguing creatures in the wild
ICONIC CITIES • Unmistakable and magnetic, these world-class metropolises brim with history, beauty, energy and spectacular landmarks
GREAT AMERICA • These U.S. cities are celebrated from sea to shining sea
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WHAT’S ON YOUR WORLD WISH LIST? • Whether you dream of visiting the Great Pyramids, the mysterious Moai, the Blue Lagoon or beyond, this collection of ultimate travel experiences will inform you, inspire you, surprise you and whisk you off on an epic journey you’ll never forget.
