If you cannot decide where to go on a trip, a guide from Lifehacker with the most beautiful places on our planet will help you.In the checklist you will find natural objects and human creations,popular resorts and places for extreme relaxation.We will talk about waterfalls, lakes, forests, fountains, castles, canyons, islands, lagoons … These amazing places are worth seeing at least once in a lifetime.
Niagara Falls, Canada, USA
Niagara Falls consists of three large streams: Horseshoe Falls (“Horseshoe”), American Falls and Bridleway (“Fata”). It is very popular among tourists (largely due to the developed infrastructure). This is not the highest waterfall, about 53 meters, but one of the most powerful – the volume of falling water reaches 5,700 m³ / s.
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2 Vaadhoo Island, Maldives
It would seem that interesting can be in bioluminescent phytoplankton? However, it’s worth a look. The unique view of plankton that glows in the dark can only be seen on the island of Vaadhu. The waves, running ashore, take it away with them, and the water begins to overflow with hundreds, thousands of sparkling lights.
3 Retba Lake,
Senegal
Retba Lake is located in the north-eastern part of Dakar and is known for its unusual color of water. The lake owes its color to algae, because of which the water takes on a saturated color – from pale pink to scarlet. Also, the water has a high salt content, so you can stay afloat all the time, as in the Dead Sea.
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Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa resort just 40 km from Reykjavik. This place did not appear by itself, but largely thanks to man: water from power plants supplying energy to the capital accumulated on a lava plateau. As a result, mineral salts, silica and blue-green algae appeared in the water, which gave it healing properties.
5 Poseidon Undersea
Resort, Fiji
The hotel is located directly under the sea, at a depth of about 13 meters, in the very center of the lagoon. Each room is a separate sealed capsule with an open view of the underwater world. The hotel is expensive, but guests are served at the highest level: there is a bar, restaurant, gym and even a church for those who want to play an unusual wedding.
6 Well of Thor, Oregon
The well of Thor, part of Cape Perpetua, is a stone funnel extending several meters deep. What is at the bottom of the Well is still unknown, scuba divers do not risk descending there – a strong current interferes. It is advisable to visit the funnel an hour before the tide: the water begins to quickly fill the Well of Thor, and then effectively shoots up with a 6-meter fountain of spray.
7 Gates of Paradise,
China
Another name is Heaven’s Gate. This is the highest cave, it was formed in 263, when suddenly a large piece of the mountain just fell off, creating a huge cavity. 999 steps lead to its foot: according to legend, by following them, one can achieve enlightenment and draw closer to God. This is not for everyone, but in China, apparently, they do not like to disappoint tourists, therefore they made the world’s longest funicular and the highest open elevator. A cloud of fog can almost always be seen above the cave, which gives it even more mystery.
8 Angel Falls, Venezuela
With a height of over 1,000 meters, Angel consists of two cascades and three levels. This is the highest waterfall in the world, the height of a continuous drop of water is 807 meters. Before reaching the earth, water is sprayed and turned into fog, which can be felt for several kilometers. By the way, the name of the waterfall has nothing to do with the angels, it is named after the American pilot James Angel.
Well of Jacob, Texas
Jacob’s Well is a natural well with underwater caves that attract divers from all over the world. Scuba divers are not scared away even by the fact that this is not the safest place to dive. As, however, and tourists attracted by pure artesian water and legends.
Lake Louise,
Canada
Glacier Lake in Alberta in Canada. It is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, the peaks of which are covered with snow all year round, and the slopes are covered with evergreen forests. This is the place for outdoor activities: hiking, horse riding and cycling, golf, tennis, skiing, mountain climbing and dog sledding.
Valley of Fire,
USA
Valley of Fire is the oldest park in Nevada. In 1968, a state reserve was established on the site of the Valley, located on 42 thousand acres of land. The Valley got its name because of the frequent sandstorms, which are an impressive sight. Some of the rocks in the park formed another 150 million years ago. And on the rocks preserved drawings of ancient people – petroglyphs.
Taj Mahal,
India
To see the Taj Mahal, head to the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh in India. The name “Taj Mahal” already speaks for itself – in Persian translation it means “The greatest of palaces.” More than two million visitors come to see this amazing place every year – an impressive figure, right?
Hidden Beach, Mexico
The hidden beach on Islas Marietas, near the city of Puero Vallarta, was formed from a crater from the explosion of a dropped bomb – the Mexican army conducted exercises. Just imagine: you return home and tell everyone you know how you spent some perfect days in a bomb funnel in Mexico. A hidden beach is pure white sand, clear water, few people and wildlife.
Yellowstone National Park, USA
Yellowstone Park is located on the territory of three states at once: for the most part in Wyoming, as well as in Idaho and Montana. The park is famous for its picturesque landscapes, diverse wildlife and geysers. Here you can see waterfalls, canyons, lakes and even a volcanic eruption. According to information from Wikipedia, 1,770 kilometers of marked trails were laid in the park – just imagine how many routes you can go.
Marble Cave, Chile
The cave is located on the border of two countries – Chile and Argentina. Marble Mountain consists of caves that frame the blue water of the mountain lake General Carrera (aka Buenos Aires). Tourists usually come here for unusual pictures and fishing.
Grand Canyon, USA
The age of the Grand Canyon is 5-6 million years. This means that rocks can be found traces of at least four geological eras of our planet. With the depth of the canyon, the temperature changes, and consequently, the flora and fauna. Here you can not only look at the natural beauty. The Grand Canyon is a tourist destination, so there are plenty of attractions for visitors: from mule tours to rafting on the Colorado River.
Fairy Pools on Isle of Skye, Scotland
Ponds on Mount Cailin are otherwise called Fairy Pools. It is best to visit them on a slightly cloudy day, after a light rain – the water level will be higher than usual, the stream will not be so stormy, and due to cloud cover all the colors and shades of the rocks and water will be better visible.
