Tourism: 5 Best Places to Visit for Your Vacation | 5kama
The globe is packed with so many fantastic locations and gorgeous
places to visit that compiling a list of the top might be
challenging.
Where would you take a tourist who has never been outside of his or
her home town for any reason?
The list of the top locations to visit on the globe must include
famous cities such as New York, Paris, and London, each of which has
a plethora of distinct sites or must-see spots to visit.
There are also specific places, monuments, and locations on the
list, all of which are worth visiting in their own right.
Read our list of the top places to visit around the globe for
additional ideas on where to go and what to see.
1. Peru's Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, located high in Peru's Andes highlands, is today
thought to have been a revered royal retreat for the Incan monarchs.
The secluded site, which was built in the 15th century AD and
abandoned less than a century later, continues to astound with its
precisely linked, mortarless, exquisite stonework.
Massive multi-ton stone blocks are properly bonded together without
the need for mud or cement.
The journey to Machu Picchu usually begins in the highland city of
Cusco, which served as the Inca Empire's capital. Cusco is a
fantastic city to visit, so plan on spending a few days there before
or after your Machu Picchu excursion.
The Inca Trail may be hiked from Cusco to Machu Picchu.
The trip takes five days in total, but you can start earlier and do
a one-, two-, or three-day hike along the way.The majority of
visitors take the train from Cusco, which takes around three and a
half hours.
Machu Picchu has taken precautions to combat overtourism by
limiting the number of tourists each day.
Prior to arriving, all
visitors must get permission from the host. They can be reserved up
to four months in advance through the Peruvian Ministry of Culture's
reservation portal. Many websites that hope to offer tours do not
provide this information.
2. Arizona's Grand Canyon
This amazing sight, one of the world's seven natural wonders, is
located in the U.S. state of Arizona. It's one of those breathtaking
sites where images and videos simply don't do it justice—its sheer
vastness and expanse are difficult to understand.
The geology was formed over the last two billion years, yes
billion, and the 277 mile-long canyon itself is thought to have
begun approximately five to six million years ago. It was produced
by the passage of the Colorado River, which still runs through it
and erodes the geology along its path. The Grand Canyon can be up to
18 miles wide and a mile deep in places.
Imagine standing on the precipice and staring down a steep rock
face for over a mile to the river below.
The South Rim is the most popular destination for travelers. A
variety of outstanding hiking paths into the Grand Canyon begin
here, and great vistas are scattered along the rim road known as
Desert View Drive. There are a variety of lodgings available here
and nearby, ranging from tents to a rustic luxury canyon-side resort
made of wood.
A few lodging options can also be located on the
distant North Rim.
Many travelers get into the canyon on the historic Grand Canyon
Railway, which departs from Williams, Arizona. With food and live
music onboard, the 64-mile train line is an enjoyable way to travel
to the canyon. If you prefer to drive, check out our articles on
traveling north from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon or driving south
from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon.
3. Rome, Italy
The Eternal City is more akin to a massive, living museum.
Thousands of years of history surround and engulf visitors. It's a
small city, and a three-day schedule covers the bare minimum of
must-see attractions.
The Colosseum and the neighboring Roman Forum, the Pantheon, and
Vatican City, a distinct nation in the heart of downtown Rome, are
all must-sees for any tourist.
Take some time to visit Rome's suburbs as well. Consider a trek
down a tomb-lined portion of the Appian Way, the old Roman motorway,
and a visit to one of the city's aqueduct remnants.
If you get tired of touring and want to relax on the beach, Rome
offers a superb selection of beach villages on the Lazio Coast, only
a short drive away.
Escape the city's heat, hustle, and bustle by bathing in the cold
waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
4. Maui, Hawaii
This Hawaiian island provides tourists with a diverse selection of
experiences. Surfing, dining on the beach at a five-star luxury
resort in Wailea, horseback riding over a dormant volcano in
Haleakala National Park, or hiking through a rainforest in the West
Maui Mountains are all options.
The natural environment is breathtaking; it is without a doubt one
of the most beautiful islands in the world.
There is something for everyone in terms of lodging, from primitive
hippie bungalow bed and breakfasts to five-star luxury resort
hotels.
Wailea boasts all of the premium resorts—like it's Maui's
coastal Beverly Hills.
If you're staying here, be sure to spend some time in Kihei, where
the locals congregate.
5. Istanbul, Turkey
Another site that provides a superb blend of culture, gastronomy,
and history is Istanbul, Turkey's capital city. There are thousands
of years of history here, beginning with the Ancient Greeks and
Romans and continuing through the Ottoman Empire.
There's a unique blend of the new and the classic here that you
won't find anyplace else. You may spend the day shopping and the
night at a lovely restaurant, eating delicious Turkish food and
dancing to Turkish music, then rise (very early) to the sound of the
Ezan, or Islamic call to prayer, in the morning.
It reverberates across the roofs, transmitted through loudspeakers
mounted atop the minarets of the city's mosques.
Istanbul boasts great public transportation, making it simple to
get around and see all of the important attractions and
landmarks.
The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and Topkapi Palace are all
must-sees.
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