The 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth

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By Jeanne Kernisan

Do you need some ideas for your next vacation? We have traveled all over the world, stopping in dozens of nations on each continent, and these are the most beautiful places in the world.

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The Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

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Antarctica has a surreal sense about it. It is devoid of people and has certain areas of an almost frightening emptiness. There are no man-made structures, power lines, airplanes flying overhead, or lights. It teems with natural life at the same time, from penguins shouting for their partners in a chorus of noises to fur seals hiding beneath the surface eager to attack on their next meal. All of this against a backdrop of high mountains, stunningly blue glaciers, and a pollution free sky—nothing there's else on the planet that compares.

Granada, Spain

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Granada, like all of the towns in Andalucia, is exceptional. The architecture, cuisine, and culture all contribute to an unforgettable experience. The Alhambra, though, is Granada's true treasure. To see the sun set over the Alhambra, climb the narrow, inclining lanes of the Albayzin quarter to the Mirador de San Nicolás. 

South Island, New Zealand

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The South Island has it all: breathtaking mountains, jaw-dropping glaciers, fjords, and beaches. Swim with dolphins, bird watch in Kaikoura and the Marlborough Sounds, take scenic flights over the South Island's mountains and glaciers to whale watch in Kaikoura by helicopter or plane, go bungee jumping in Queenstown, Auckland, and Lake Taupo, skydive, go parasailing, or bicycle or mountain biking on one of our cycle trails are just a few of the activities you can do.

Krka National Park, Croatia

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Krka National Park was meant to be a brief pit break, but it is highlight of the any trip. As you travel through the forest on high wooden paths, rivers and streams cross the earth under you. Only your own footsteps, the sounds of running water, and bird cries break the intense silence that permeates the whole trek. The trip ends in a picnic area surrounded by levels of stunning waterfalls.

Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada

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The Great Bear Rainforest is located in British Columbia on the Pacific coast which is the biggest coastal temperate rainforest in the world. This vast wilderness is home to several First Nations communities as well as diverse animals. Check out these national parks in Canada.

Haputale Tea Country, Sri Lanka

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Haputale during monsoon rains, meandering through green slopes and foggy gorges rendered even more dreamy by the drizzle, giving you the odd sense of being surrounded by clouds. There is a diverse choice of interesting activities to do in Haputale to satisfy all sorts of travelers! Take a tea tasting trip or simply admire the grandeur of Diyaluma Falls.

Tayrona National Park, Colombia

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The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is the highest mountain on the coast in the world, and it is one of the many attractive features of the Tayrona Natural National Park. It is also the home to a wide range of animals that exist in various thermal levels ranging from sea level to 900 meters above.  The total area is around 15,000 hectares, 3,000 of which are in the sea zone. Walking, snorkeling, and diving are all options for people looking for more exciting activities. The Park also has archeological relics of an ancient Tayrona city.

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