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39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Everything but the traffic and lodging is bursting at the seams during spring—specifically, April and May—in Yosemite Valley. Waterfalls swell with snowmelt from the mountains, dogwoods are in bloom, and wildlife begins to stir. Hike in the lower elevations, visit the waterfalls, picnic in El Capitan meadow, and watch rock climbers on the big wall. Feeling adventurous? Spend a day basking in the sun while you take rock-climbing lessons in the sports mecca. —Jennifer Duffield WhiteRead more: Reasons to Visit National Parks in the Off-Season
39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Pacific island of Palau (which has one of Asia’s best human rights records) created the world’s first shark sanctuary. The Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is breathtakingly beautiful. —Dorinda ElliottRead more: Surprises on the Newly Released Ten Best Ethical Destinations List
39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Canaima National Park spreads across nearly twelve thousand square miles of southeastern Venezuela. The Gran Sabana is a huge grassland plateau within the park, dotted with towering tabletop mountains, including Roraima-tepui, the tallest and easiest to hike, and Auyantepui, from which plunges Angel Falls, the world
39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
With their snow-white steps and icy-blue waters, you might think the natural pools in Pamukkale, Turkey are too cold to even dip a toe in. Be prepared to stand corrected as you wade into these natural hot springs, whose waters reach temperatures as scorching as 212°F. Only some of the pools are open for bathing
39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Los Glaciares is home to numerous massive glaciers, including the stunning Upsala Glacier, as well as glacial lakes. The park stretches over 1,480 acres, making it one of the most impressive areas in southern Argentina.
39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
When the winter blues hit, the usual solution is a ski weekend or quick trip to the beach. But if you’re up for a different kind of adventure, head for Vietnam’s Halong Bay aboard a traditional Chinese junk ship. Often visited by bikini-clad youth in warmer weather, the bay becomes infinitely more romantic, quiet, and introspective as temperatures drop. —Lucy SextonRead more: Why You Should Visit Vietnam’s Halong Bay in Winter
39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Tongariro National Park on New Zealand’s North Island has earned two UNESCO World Heritage designations and is also the oldest national park in the country. Within the park lies the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a 12-mile hiking route that takes you past the Emerald Lakes of Mt. Tongariro. The gorgeous green lakes get their color from the dissolved volcanic minerals in the water. —Lauren KilbergRead more: The Most Beautifully Colored Bodies of Water
39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Marooned in the Indian Ocean, this isolated archipelago of four islands claims hundreds of unique species and is well known for its alien landscape. If you think the shape of this Dracaena cinnabari tree is weird, wait until you find out that its name translates to “dragon’s blood tree” thanks to its red sap, which is traditionally used as a dye. —Jonathan ShannonRead more: Weird Natural Wonders You Won’t Believe Are Real
39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Taj Mahal is a temple dedicated to love, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most-visited tourist sites in all of India. Sites within the complex are all popular with photographers, including the main Cenotaph, the Mosque, and the museum exhibit giving the origins of the site and its architecture. —Lilit MarcusRead more: The Most Photographed Places in Asia
39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Rano Kau crater may not be the most recognizable sight on Easter Island, but it
39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The studded beach known as Giant’s Causeway is made up of polygonal columns of basalt protruding from the coast and water. They were caused by a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago, but one local legend claims that the columns were carved by a giant named Finn McCool (hence the name). —Lauren KilbergRead more: 12 Unusual Beaches You Won’t Believe Exist
39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Angkor Archaeological Park is comprised of 12 main temples and scores of smaller structures, but the biggest and most important temple, the 12th-century Angkor Wat, is the star due to its trove of art and immense size (an area of hundreds of acres, and a height of 700 feet at its tallest point). —John WoganRead more: The Insider’s Guide to Angkor Wat
39 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Frisian Islands thread their way north along the coastlines of the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark, shielding the Wadden Sea mudflats—the largest in the world—from the North Sea waves. The flats’ variety of ecosystems make it an excellent spot to view wildlife, especially the 10-12 million migratory birds that pass through it every year. —Jenna SchererRead more: Top 30 Islands in the World