MACHU PICCHU, PERU

Machu Picchu is tangible evidence of the urban Inca Empire at the peak of its power and achievement—a citadel of cut stone fit together without mortar so tightly that its cracks still can’t be penetrated by a knife blade.

Many choose to follow in his footsteps by hiking to the ruins on the legendary Inca Trail. It’s an experience like no other, but one no longer necessary. Train trips from Cusco take only a few hours.

The complex of palaces and plazas, temples and homes may have been built as a ceremonial site, a military stronghold, or a retreat for ruling elites—its dramatic location is certainly well suited for any of those purposes. The ruins lie on a high ridge, surrounded on three sides by the windy, turbulent Urubamba River some 2,000 feet (610 meters) below.

For the fit there is simply no substitute for traveling to Machu Picchu the way the Inca themselves did—on foot. Today the Inca Trail winds through the mountains and along the path of the ancient royal highway. More than 75,000 people make the trip each year and along the way experience some of the associated sites that were part of the Inca network in this area.

BENTENG CHITTORGARH, INDIA

Chittorgarh is in the southern part of Rajasthan, lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas, and is the administrative headquarters of Chittorgharh District. It is 112 km from Udaipur and 182 km from Ajmer served as a capital city to the Sisodia clans of Rajputs of Mewar for a long time. The district is a famous tourist destination for its massive fortress claimed to be the largest amoung all the Rajput fort and has witnessed the legendary tale of Queen Padmini's act of jauhar that fascinates most historians and travellers.

The Chittorgarh Fort seated on a 180 metre hill, covers an expanse of 700 acres (2.8 km2). It was constructed by the Mauryans in the 7th century AD. There is also a belief that it was constructed by Bhima of the Pancha Pandavas. This fort was the citadel of many great Indian warriors such as Gora, Badal,Rana Kumbha, Maharana Pratap, Jaimal, Patta, etc.

The prime tourist attraction in Chittorgarh is the fort of Chittogarh, which is located on a steep hill beside the main township. The chhatris or memorials of Jaimal and Kalla which mark the spots where they fell while bravely defending the fort during a siege in 1586 speaks for the valor of Rajputs. 

Rana Kumbha Palace is an important spot and it is believed that Queen Padmini had performed jauhar in one of its cellars. The Archeological Museum, the Singa Chowri Temple, and the Fateh Prakash Palace and Museum adjacent to Rana Kumbha Palace are worth visiting. The Victory Tower or Vijay Stambh is one of the main tourist attractions of the fort. The Tower of Fame or Kirti Stambh is another important monument. built in 12th century and is dedicated to Adinath, the first Jain Tirthankara (spiritual leader).

The nearest airport is the Maharana Pratap Airport at Udaipur, about 90 km from Chittorgarh. Chittorgarh is well connected by rail to other cities and towns of Rajasthan and India.

GLACIER BAY, ALASKA

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is a United States national park and preserve in the Alaska panhandle west of Juneau.

Glacier Bay became part of a binational UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, was inscribed as a Biosphere Reserve in 1986 and in 1994 undertook an obligation to work with Hoonah and Tlingit Native American organizations in the management of the protected area. In total the park and preserve cover 5,130 square miles (13,287 km²). Most of Glacier Bay is designated wilderness area which covers 4,164 square miles (10,784 km²).

Glacier Bay is home to nine tidewater glaciers that calve. In part because of variations in snow accumulations, most glaciers in the eastern and southwestern areas of the bay are receding, while several on its west side are advancing.

The park and preserve hosts many outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, mountaineering, kayaking, rafting, fishing, and bird-watching. Sport hunting and trapping are also allowed in the preserve.

CONRAD MALDIVES RANGALI ISLAND, INDIA

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort is located on a set of two islands in South Ari Atoll, 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé, called Rangali and Rangali Finolhu, connected by a wooden bridge. The resort has a total of 150 modernly decorated beach and overwater villas. 

Beach villas are located on the main island and have a private garden bathroom with rain shower, ocean view terraces and a private plunge pool in some. Overwater villas are split between the two islands; some have private Spa treatment rooms, decks that lead into the ocean and an over-sized bathtub with ocean views.  Others have private wooden sundecks, with a Jacuzzi in some.  All villas have king-size beds, an iPod dock, free WiFi, a coffee maker, adjustable mood lighting, and spacious bathrooms with double vanities.

Visitors are also given an iPod upon arrival to be able to communicate with the staff throughout their stay. The resort has two outdoor swimming pools, a tennis court, and an open-air cinema on the beach.  It also has centers for watersports, diving, and fitness. One of their unique excursions is the 3-peron mini submarine that can take you for a 30-minute underwater ride. 

There are two Spa options available on the island including an overwater spa which contains 13 treatment rooms, some with glass-bottomed floors and a variety of luxury massages. Guests have seven restaurants to choose from, all with breathtaking views and ambience.

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is the world’s first all-glass undersea restaurant, 16 feet below the surface. HHonors members get a Daily Happy Hour at Vilu from 5 to 6 pm.  They also get a bottle of wine, chocolate and fruits upon arrival and the usual global benefits except for room upgrades.

DENTIAN WATERFALL, CHINA-VIETNAM

One of the most amazing sights within China is the Detian Waterfall. This is situated in Beihai, Guangxi and its view is something that is totally unforgettable. This is known not just all over in China but also in the entirety of Asia and the world.

The Detian Waterfall can be divided into two different sections. The main waterfall is named as the Detian Waterfall. This section is situated mostly on the Chinese part in terms of geography. On the other hand, there is also the second part of this tourist destination which is called as the Ban Gioc Waterfall or Banyue Waterfall. This is found in between Vietnam and China.

Things to Do Walking Towards the Top. Since the Detian Waterfall is frequented by a lot of tourists every year, there are already designated trails which visitors could take. The paths have been slightly cleared so that passing through would not be so difficult.

There are wooden boats which can be found lining up along the lake. These are owned by some of the locals who offer rides for visitors. The boat ride could take the visitors a bit closer to the main waterfalls area.

The most convenient way to get to there is to take the 08:30 bus from Langdong Bus Station in Nanning, which heads directly to Detian Waterfall.

Detian has a few hotels for visitors that advertise themselves as three-star including the Suo Long Hotel, Mountain Retreat, and the Detian Hotel.

 

BORA-BORA ISLAND, HAWAII

Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The island, located about 230 kilometres (143 miles) northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef.

Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts. The major settlement, Vaitape, is on the western side of the main island, opposite the main channel into the lagoon.

Swimming in the lagoon in perfectly clear warm water has the advantage of being free and can be very enjoyable.

Snorkeling is possible in many areas close to the shore, and even in Matira Beach you will be surrounded by multicolor tropical fish in seconds and in shallow waters.

Hotel Bora Bora built the first over-the-water bungalows on stilts over the lagoon and today, over-water bungalows are a standard feature of most Bora Bora resorts. The quality of those bungalows ranges from comparably cheap, basic accommodations to very luxurious and expensive places to stay.

Vaitape is the arrival point of the ferry from the airport, and is the only "town" of any size of the island. At the southern tip of the main island, Matira is the location of the largest beach as well as several hotels and restaurants.

Bora Bora Islands offer numerous hospitality resources in which guests can stay. It is possible to keep some money for the activities by staying in one of the family pensions.

GARDENS AT MARQUEYSSAC, FRANCE

 

The Château de Marqueyssac is a 17th-century château and gardens located at Vézac, in the Dordogne Department of France. The château was built at the end of the 17th century by Bertrand Vernet de Marqueyssac, Counselor to Louis XIV, on cliffs overlooking the Dordogne Valley. The original garden à la française was attributed to a pupil of André Le Nôtre, and featured terraces, alleys, and a kitchen garden surrounding the chateau.

 The peacefully hidden on a hill among fig and walnut trees, a 5 mn walk away from Beynac, from its medieval streets, terraces, canoes and boats. Beynac, one of the most beautiful villages of France, is ideally located to visit all the major sites and awarded architectural heritage of the Dordogne Valley, of Sarla.

 

There isn't much in the way of public transport around the Périgord Noir area of which Sarlat is the main town. A number of trains operate from Bordeaux to Sarlat each day, which takes about 3 hours and is a reasonably scenic journey. There is no bus station in Sarlat but some services operate from the railway station.

FALLINGWATER PENNSYLVANIA

Fallingwater or Kaufmann Residence is a house designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 in rural southwestern Pennsylvania, 43 miles (69 km) southeast of Pittsburgh.

The home was built partly over a waterfall on Bear Run in the Mill Run section of Stewart Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the Laurel Highlands of the Allegheny Mountains.

Nearly five million people have visited the house as of March 2013. Fallingwater was the family's weekend home from 1937 to 1963 the house hosts more than 150,000 visitors each year.

A lot of hotel located nearest to the falling water.

The interior of Fallingwater depicting a sitting area with furnishings designed by Wright.

CINQUE TERRE, ITALY

Cinque Terre, which means Five Lands, comprise the five small coastal villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza andMonterosso located in the Italian region of Liguria.

Over the centuries, people have carefully built terraces on the rugged, steep landscape right up to the cliffs that overlook the sea. 

 

The main attraction of the Cinque Terre is the landscape. Mediterranean herbs and trees grow spontaneously from the top of the hills down to the water level.

Paths, trains and boats connect the villages, and cars cannot reach them from the outside. The Cinque Terre area is a very popular tourist destination.

There are few roads into the Cinque Terre towns that are accessible by car.

Frequent trains link all five villages with each other.

 

WISTERIA TUNNEL,JEPUN

Kawachi Fuji Gardens in Kitakyushu, Japan ( 5 hours from Tokyo, if you take the Nozomi high speed train) is where you will find this pastel-colored fairytale tunnel. 

The gardens are home to about 150 Wisteria flowering plants spanning 20 different species (white, blue, purple, violet-blue and pink). This is the reason why the “tunnel” is so colorful and graceful.

The best time of the year to go from late April to mid May (depends on the weather each year). The peak is normally at end of April to the Golden Week.

GRAND CANYON,UNITED STATES

The Grand Canyon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is located entirely in northern Arizona and is one of the great tourist attractions in the United States. 

The massive canyon encompasses several distinct areas, most famous of which is Grand Canyon National Park. 

The park was founded as Grand Canyon National Monument in 1908, the park contains over 1.2 million acres (490,000 ha).

Access to this part of the canyon is rather difficult, requiring a drive of approximately 10 miles on a dirt road ("Diamond Bar Road")(pickup truck recommended, no sports cars) after the town of Dolan Springs, Arizona. 

There are a variety of hotels, lodges, and campgrounds both inside and outside of the park on both the North and South Rims. 

ULLEUNGDO,KOREA

Uleung Island, nicknamed "Mysterious Island", is a popular weekend getaway spot for Seoulites.

Curious rock formations, shore cliffs and numerous waterfalls adorn the island’s Seaside Road.

Anyone planning to walk or bike their way around Uleung Island should make sure they set aside enough time, as they will inevitably stop countless times to admire the glorious view.

Ferry and bus tours are available. 

There are local mini-buses that carry about a dozen people at a time.

Taxis may be a good option to get around the island.

Ulleungdo does not have an airport, so access is only possible by ferries, operated by Dae-A Express and Seaspovill.

The high speed ferry takes about 2 hours to go around the island.

The island is strewn with different types of housing for tourists.

About 10 minutes out of Dodong, in the mountainside can find the Ulleung Marina Tourist Hotel.

SANTORINI,GREECE

There are many interesting place to visit in Santorini such as Fira, Firostefani, Oia, Kamari and so on. 

Santorini is a volcanic island in the Southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km southeast of Greece's mainland. It is famous for dramatic views,stunning sunsets, the strange white aubergine (eggplant) and own very active volcano.

Tourist could hike from Fira to Oai. There also have hotel around the place with a good price and interesting view from the hotel. The nearest airport at Fira, Greece about 3 km.

Area : 28.19 sq mile (73 km  square)

SANQINGSHAN,CHINA

Mount Sanqing is a renowned Taoist sacred mountain located 25 miles (40 km) north of Yushan Country in Jiangxi Province,China with outstanding scenery.

It contains about 1000 species of flora and 800 types of fauna. The total area of Mount Sanqing is 229 km. 

It has a unique array of forestation, fantastically shaped granite  pillars and various peaks all concentrated in a relatively small area.

The mountain located near to the airport but tourist have to take train or bus to the Sanqing Mountain. The most common way to get around the city itself is by pedicab and cablecar is available to the scenic area.

The nearest hotel for travellers to stay is Sanqingshan Jinshawan Holiday Hotel which offer a good price and having higher rating from previous travellers.

Tourist have to take warm coats with even in summertime,as it might be quite cold in early morning s and late evenings.

PAMUKKALE,TURKEY

Pamukkale is 19 km (12 miles) north of Denizli, is Turkey's foremost mineral-bath spa because of its natural beauty hot springs. The city contains hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate mineral left flowing water.

The range in temperature from 35 Degree Celsius to 100 Degree Celsius.

Pamukkale is an unreal little village that has some of the spectacular turquoise water terraces you will ever lay eyes on.

The nearest hotel to stay that could give more satisfaction to tourist is Venus Hotel where located 1.2 km from Pamukkale.