Top 100 tourist destinations in the world: For a Happy Vacation
-Part 5-
41 - Cartagena, Columbia
Nicknamed
"the Heroic", the city of Cartagena is one of the most beautiful,
romantic, and colorful cities in the world, intense nightlife, cultural festivals
and lush landscapes. Its beaches, rocked by a refreshing breeze and bathed by
the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea, are a real invitation to relaxation and
recreation. In Cartagena, there is also an excellent gastronomic offer as well
as an important hotel and tourist infrastructure.
Cartagena
is packed with history, friendly Colombians, and of course, tourists. The
walled city is made up of pastel colonial buildings lined with flowers,
cobblestone streets, horse carriages, and plenty of restaurants and boutiques
to satisfy all of its many visitors.
42 - Bariloche, Argentina
Mountains
with snow-capped peaks, high-altitude lakes, coniferous forests dotted with
wooden chalets ... No, you are not in the heart of the Alps but in Argentina.
Bariloche, formerly called San Carlos de Bariloche, stretches along Lake Nahuel
Huapi not far from the Chilean border at the foot of the Cordillera. It is in
this almost unreal setting, in the middle of the Seven Lakes region, that this
pretty health resort welcomes locals and travelers who love snow and skiing.
43 - Geiranger Fjord, Norway
One
of the favorite places for tourists is the Geiranger Fjord, a gateway to the
wonders of the World Heritage region and the Norwegian fjords. This pearl
between all the fjords of the world is located between steep mountain walls
where many waterfalls hide, including the famous waterfalls of syv Søstrene
(the seven sisters), friaren (the pretender) and brudesløret (the bride's veil
). Visitors will be impressed by this fabulous nature and will discover in this
welcoming region an exceptional nature and culture. Seals, porpoises and
various fish swim in the fjords, while eagles and other birds soar in the sky.
44 - Hitachi Seaside Park, Japan
Hitachi
Park, a former military base, has today become an extraordinary garden because
of a small bush named Bassia Scoparia.
Each
season, the Hitachi Seaside Park changes appearance with each season and even
with each new flowering of one of the many varieties of flowers or colorful
plants that line its 200 hectares. It's an immense space of nature, which each
season unfolds its charms. Among the multiple varieties of flowers which line
its beds, the spring nemophiles are the most impressive. The ground is entirely
covered with these small blue flowers so much so that it gives the impression
that sky, Pacific ocean and flowers merge.
45 - Santorini, Greece
Santorini
the precious gem of the Aegean, is actually a group of islands consisting of
Thíra, Thirassiá, Asproníssi, Palea and Nea Kaméni in the southernmost part
of Cyclades.
Santorini
is considered to be the most sought after place for a romantic
getaway in Greece, since there are not many places in the world where you
can enjoy exquisitely clear waters while perched on the rim of a massive active
volcano in the middle of the sea! The island has a growing reputation as a
“wedding destination” for couples from all over the world. A trip to Santorini
with the other half is a dream for anyone who has seen at least one photo of
the island’s famous Caldera and exchanging kisses beneath Santorini’s famous
sunset is the ultimate romantic experience!
46 - Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar in Tanzania is known for its paradise vacations. It is the perfect place to spend a dream vacation in Tanzania and indeed all of Africa. Imagine a white sand beach, with some palm trees to shade you and a crystal clear sea of turquoise blue: yes, we are talking about your possible next trip to Zanzibar. Zanzibar is located in the Indian Ocean about 50 kilometers from the Tanzanian mainland.
47 - Grand Canyon, Arizona
The
Grand Canyon is one of those sites that command respect and admiration, views
that fascinate us as much as they intrigue us. Seen and re-examined on large
and small screens, but which gives once there a great thrill and leaves us
speechless. Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most popular tours in the
world.
Listed
as a World Heritage Site, this fault carved by the Colorado River between Lake
Powell and Lake Mead is a veritable open-air geological museum. Arguably one of
the most visually powerful landscapes in the world. A landscape that attracts
more than 5 million visitors each year.
48 - Lake Powell, Utah
Clear
blue waters amidst gigantic red canyon walls, Lake Powell in the USA is truly
spectacular. It is not a typical artificial lake as it does not have a large
circular surface. Instead, Lake Powell looks like a human form with extended
limbs, if you see it from above. This is exactly what makes Lake Powell very
unique from all other lakes in North America.
49 - Tahiti, French Polynesia
Tahiti
is the largest island in French Polynesia, an archipelago in the southern
Pacific Ocean. In the shape of an 8, it is made up of two parts: Tahiti Nui
(the largest section to the west) and Tahiti Iti (the peninsula to the east).
With its black sand beaches, lagoons, waterfalls and 2 extinct volcanoes, the
island is a popular vacation destination.
50 - Marrakech, Morocco
Between
tradition and modernity, Marrakech is the promise of incomparable sensations.
Strolling through Jemaa El-Fna Square and in the souks with shimmering colors
and oriental scents, the red city responds with a snap of the fingers to your
desires for a change of scenery. Horse-drawn carriage rides, sunny terraces,
itinerant artists and other day and night activities will punctuate your stay
in Morocco.
You
can admire all the architectural richness of the Medina by visiting one of its
many riads, small oriental palaces organized around a central patio, or even
recharge your batteries at the Menara, a large garden with an emblematic basin
of the city . Because, Marrakech leaves the choice to its visitors by drawing
on its incredible diversity.
