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By Julius Choudhury
With warm weather and clear skies on the horizon, here are some must-visit summer travel destinations for you.
Santorini, Greece
Famous for its black, red, white and gray sand, and crystal clear blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the city's colorful domes and pastel walls contrast with largely white buildings.
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
This French-administered island in the Pacific offers a host of water sport options, in addition to the mesmerizing sights of turquoise waters, white sand, and coral reefs.
Provence, France
Take a walk through the bustling farmers’ markets or the beautiful lavender fields – Provence offers the best of rustic European beauty.
Lisse, Netherlands
The town is home to the Keukenhof, one of world’s largest flower gardens, featuring over seven million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and more.
Riga, Latvia
The largest city in the Baltic region is a blend of medieval history and modernity. The place is known for its decorative Art Nouveau architecture and 19th century wooden buildings.
Angkor, Cambodia
An important archaeological site in Southeast Asia, it contains the remains of different capitals of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to 15th century.
Kotor, Montenegro
The natural harbor on the Adriatic coast includes several monuments and four Romanesque churches that were destroyed by the 1979 earthquake but restored later mostly with UNESCO’s help.
Persepolis, Iran
The capital of the ancient Achaemenid Empire is famous for its monumental ruins, among which is an impressive palace inspired by Mesopotamian models built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace.
Stonehenge, UK
Arranged in a pattern, these standing-stone structures have intrigued both astronomers and archaeologists for years.
Hallstatt, Austria
The country’s oldest and most-photographed village in the Salzkammergut lake region is famous for its salt deposits dating back to prehistoric times.
Yellowstone National Park, US
Spread over the American states of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, the park is famous for the largest concentration of geysers in the world. It also features dense forests, hot springs and wildlife, such as bears, wolves, and bison.
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