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Best destinations for nature
Forests, lakes, parks and open country.
89 destinations across 8 regions.
Africa
Botswana
Okavango Delta mokoro canoes, Chobe elephants, Central Kalahari salt pans
Budget day from P 1,900 · Best Jun–Oct
Cape Town
Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Cape of Good Hope, Stellenbosch vineyards, Boulders Beach penguins
Budget day from R 1,400 · Best Nov–Mar
Chefchaouen
Plaza Uta el-Hammam, Spanish Mosque, Kasbah Museum, Ras el-Maa, Grand Mosque
Budget day from MAD 290 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Diani
Colobus Conservation, Wasini Island, Kaya Kinondo, Ali Barbour’s Cave
Budget day from KSh 7,800 · Best Jul–Feb
Kenya
Great Migration in Maasai Mara, Amboseli elephants, Diani beach, Maasai culture
Budget day from KSh 24,500 · Best Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep
Knysna
The Heads, Knysna Lagoon, Thesen Island, Featherbed Reserve
Budget day from R 1,200 · Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
Madagascar
Avenue of the Baobabs, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Andasibe-Mantadia, Nosy Be
Budget day from Ar 140,000 · Best Apr–May, Sep–Nov
Malawi
Lake Malawi, Mount Mulanje, Liwonde National Park, Zomba Plateau
Budget day from US$60 · Best May–Sep
Mauritius
Seven-coloured earth of Chamarel, Blue Bay snorkelling, Le Morne volcanic peaks
Budget day from Rs 4,100 · Best May–Oct
Nairobi
Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, Karura Forest
Budget day from KSh 11,500 · Best Jan–Feb, Jun–Sep
Namibia
Sossusvlei red dunes, Deadvlei, Etosha wildlife, Namibian oysters in Swakopmund
Budget day from N$ 1,600 · Best May–Sep
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, Victoria Falls Bridge
Budget day from US$115 · Best Apr–Aug
Asia
Bali
Terraced Ubud rice paddies, Uluwatu sea-cliff temple, Mount Batur volcanic sunrise
Budget day from IDR 600,000 · Best Apr–Sep
Bangladesh
Ahsan Manzil, Sundarbans, Somapura Mahavihara, Shait Gumbad Mosque
Budget day from ৳ 3,500 · Best Nov–Feb
Brunei
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Kampong Ayer, Ulu Temburong, Royal Regalia
Budget day from B$ 57 · Best Jan–May
Cappadocia
Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, Pasabag, Derinkuyu Underground City
Budget day from ₺ 2,700 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
El Nido
Karst cliffs, limestone cathedrals, and fresh kinilaw ceviche.
Budget day from ₱ 3,000 · Best Jan–May
Ha Long Bay
Limestone karst pillars, floating fishing villages, and fried squid cakes.
Best Mar–Apr, Sep–Oct
Hiroshima
Genbaku Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, Itsukushima Shrine, Mount Misen
Budget day from yen 6,500 · Best Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Koh Samui
Iconic Big Buddha statue and spice-heavy Gaeng Tai Pla curry.
Budget day from ฿ 1,750 · Best Jan–Mar, Jul–Sep
Kyrgyzstan
Ala-Archa, Song-Kul, Jeti-Oguz, Burana Tower, Issyk-Kul
Budget day from som 2,600 · Best Jun–Sep
Luang Prabang
Wat Xieng Thong, Kuang Si Falls, Mount Phousi, Pak Ou Caves
Budget day from kip 600,000 · Best Nov–Feb
Nara
Todai-ji, Kasuga-taisha, Nara Park, Isuien Garden
Budget day from ¥ 10,000 · Best Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Siargao
Cloud 9, Magpupungko Rock Pools, Guyam Island, Daku Island
Budget day from ₱ 2,800 · Best Mar–May, Aug–Oct
Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda
Nelson's Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Devil's Bridge, Barbuda Frigate Bird Sanctuary
Budget day from EC$ 260 · Best Jan–May
Aruba
Eagle Beach, Arikok National Park, California Lighthouse, Zeerovers
Budget day from US$145 · Best Jan–Jun
Barbados
Harrison’s Cave, Oistins Fish Fry, Crane Beach, Bridgetown Garrison, Mount Gay
Budget day from Bds$ 250 · Best Jan–May
Belize
Great Blue Hole, Xunantunich, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Lamanai
Budget day from BZ$ 185 · Best Feb–May
Bermuda
Horseshoe Bay, Crystal Caves, Royal Naval Dockyard, St. Peter's Church
Budget day from US$219 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Cayman Islands
Seven Mile Beach, Stingray City, Rum Point, The Bluff, Kittiwake Shipwreck
Budget day from CI$ 170 · Best Jan–Apr
Curacao
Handelskade, Queen Emma Bridge, Shete Boka, Playa Kenepa, Hato Caves
Budget day from Cg 190 · Best Jan–Jun
Grenada
Grand Anse, Fort George, Concord Falls, Molinere Bay, Belmont Estate
Budget day from EC$ 275 · Best Jan–May
Puerto Rico
Castillo San Felipe del Morro, El Yunque, Mosquito Bay, La Perla
Budget day from US$130 · Best Jan–May
Saint Lucia
Gros Piton, Sulphur Springs, Marigot Bay, Pigeon Island
Budget day from EC$ 370 · Best Jan–May
Trinidad and Tobago
Queen's Park Savannah, Pigeon Point, Nylon Pool, Fort King George, Main Ridge
Budget day from TT$ 660 · Best Jan–May
Turks and Caicos Islands
Grace Bay Beach, Chalk Sound, Mudjin Harbour, Iguana Island, Northwest Point
Budget day from US$245 · Best Jan–May
Europe
Algarve
Limestone cliffs, emerald grottoes, and traditional cataplana octopus stew.
Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Alonissos
National Marine Park, Chora, Patitiri, Agios Dimitrios, Votsi
Budget day from €75 · Best May–Sep
Canary Islands
Teide, Dunas de Maspalomas, Los Gigantes, Jameos del Agua
Budget day from €90 · Best Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Cinque Terre
Pastel houses on cliffs, terraced vineyards, and Trofie al Pesto.
Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Corsica
Bonifacio cliffs,Bavella Massif,Calanques de Piana,Citadel of Calvi
Budget day from €110 · Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Dolomites
Jagged limestone peaks, alpine meadows, and traditional Canederli bread dumplings.
Budget day from €135 · Best Jun–Sep
Elafonisos
Simos Beach, Agios Spyridon Church, Pavlopetri Sunken City, Megalos Simos
Budget day from €63 · Best Jun–Sep
Interlaken
Alpine peaks like Jungfrau and traditional bubbling pots of Emmentaler cheese.
Budget day from CHF 160 · Best Dec–Jan, Jun–Sep
Lake Como
Historic villas like Villa del Balbianello and traditional sun-dried missoltino fish.
Best May–Sep
Lefkada
Limestone cliffs of Porto Katsiki and flavorful lentils from Eglouvi.
Budget day from €85 · Best May–Sep
Pelion
Stone-built mansions in Vizitsa and hearty spetzofai sausage stew.
Budget day from €80 · Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Plitvice Lakes
Sixteen terraced turquoise lakes and traditional peka slow-cooked meat.
Budget day from €90 · Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Middle East
Armenia
UNESCO monasteries Haghpat and Sanahin, Tatev cable car, lavash and khorovats
Budget day from AMD 25,000 · Best May–Oct
Azerbaijan
Baku's Old City, futuristic Flame Towers, Gobustan mud volcanoes, Sheki Shah's palace
Budget day from ₼ 80 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Muscat
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq, Royal Opera House, Wadi Shab, Qurum Beach
Budget day from OMR 31 · Best Nov–Mar
Petra
Al-Khazneh, The Monastery, The Siq, Royal Tombs, Colonnaded Street
Budget day from JD 70 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Wadi Rum
Burdah Rock Bridge, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Khazali Canyon, Lawrence’s Spring
Budget day from JD 60 · Best Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
North America
Austin
Barton Springs Pool, State Capitol, Congress Avenue Bridge, Zilker Park
Budget day from US$130 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Banff
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Upper Hot Springs, Tunnel Mountain
Budget day from C$ 185 · Best Jun–Sep, Dec
Cabo San Lucas
El Arco, Medano Beach, Mount Solmar, Marina District, Land's End
Budget day from MX$ 1,850 · Best Jan–May
Denver
Red Rocks, Union Station, Denver Art Museum, RiNo Murals
Budget day from US$135 · Best May–Sep
Grand Canyon
Vast mile-deep chasm, Colorado River, and historic Hopi House architecture.
Budget day from US$140 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Jasper
Athabasca Glacier, Maligne Canyon, Pyramid Lake, Mount Edith Cavell
Budget day from C$ 130 · Best Jun–Sep
Maui
Haleakalā volcano summit sunrise and fresh poke bowls with local limu.
Budget day from US$255 · Best Apr–May, Sep–Nov
Orlando
Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Discovery Cove, Gatorland, Lake Eola Park
Budget day from US$250 · Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
Portland
Powell’s City of Books, Washington Park, St. Johns Bridge, Lan Su Chinese Garden
Budget day from US$111 · Best Jun–Sep
Seattle
Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Olympic Sculpture Park
Budget day from US$138 · Best Jun–Sep
Vancouver
Ski Whistler slopes, kayak Indian Arm, Stanley Park rainforest, Granville Island market
Budget day from C$ 175 · Best Jun–Sep
Yosemite
El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Glacier Point, Mariposa Grove
Budget day from US$105 · Best May–Sep
Oceania
Adelaide
Adelaide Central Market, Glenelg Beach, North Terrace, Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf
Budget day from A$ 123 · Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
Auckland
Sky Tower, Auckland Domain, Waiheke Island, Mount Eden, Viaduct Harbour
Budget day from NZ$ 145 · Best Nov–Apr
Australia
Great Barrier Reef, Uluru at sunset, Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles
Budget day from A$ 155 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Bora Bora
Turquoise lagoon, Mount Otemanu, and fresh poisson cru with coconut milk.
Best May–Oct
Byron Bay
Cape Byron Lighthouse, Wategos Beach, Julian Rocks, The Farm
Budget day from A$ 140 · Best Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov
Cairns
Great Barrier Reef,Kuranda Scenic Railway,Barron Gorge,Esplanade Lagoon
Budget day from A$ 170 · Best May–Oct
Christchurch
Riverside Market, Botanic Gardens, Cardboard Cathedral, Sumner Beach, Christchurch Gondola
Budget day from NZ$ 140 · Best Nov–Mar
Melbourne
Hosier Lane street art, Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles, espresso laneway culture
Budget day from A$ 140 · Best Oct–Mar
New Zealand
Milford Sound fjords, Queenstown bungee, Hobbiton, Southern Alps glaciers
Budget day from NZ$ 155 · Best Nov–Mar
Perth
Kings Park, Cottesloe Beach, Elizabeth Quay, Fremantle Prison
Budget day from A$ 140 · Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
Rotorua
Pōhutu Geyser, Whakarewarewa Forest, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Lake Rotorua
Budget day from NZ$ 170 · Best Nov–Apr
Tasmania
Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay, MONA, Salamanca Place, Port Arthur
Budget day from A$ 155 · Best Jan–Apr
South America
Argentina
Perito Moreno glacier, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza Malbec vineyards, Buenos Aires tango
Budget day from ARS 72,000 · Best Oct–Mar
Bariloche
Cerro Catedral, Llao Llao Hotel, Nahuel Huapi Lake, Cerro Campanario, Refugio Frey
Budget day from US$70 · Best Dec–Feb, Jul–Sep
Bolivia
Salar de Uyuni salt flat, Lake Titicaca, La Paz cholita markets, Tiwanaku ruins
Budget day from Bs 220 · Best May–Sep
Brazil
Christ the Redeemer, Iguazu Falls, Amazon rainforest, Carnival, Copacabana beach
Budget day from R$ 340 · Best Jun–Sep
Chile
Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine granite towers, Easter Island moai, Andes skiing
Budget day from CLP$ 60,000 · Best Nov–Mar
Colombia
Cartagena walled old town, Coffee Triangle wax palms, Tayrona beach, Medellin cable cars
Budget day from COP 220,000 · Best Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug
Ecuador
Galápagos sea lions, Cotopaxi volcano, Amazon lodges, and cloud-forest cacao.
Budget day from $40 · Best Jun–Sep, Dec
Galapagos Islands
Bartolomé,Kicker Rock,Tortuga Bay,Sierra Negra
Budget day from US$140 · Best Jan–May
Iguazu Falls
The massive Garganta del Diablo waterfall and authentic parrillada in the tri-border region.
Budget day from ARS 110,000 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Machu Picchu
Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, Huayna Picchu, Intipunku
Budget day from S/ 245 · Best May–Sep
Patagonia
Perito Moreno Glacier, Mount Fitz Roy, Ruta 40, Marble Caves, Punta Tombo
Budget day from US$100 · Best Nov–Mar
Ushuaia
Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Martial Glacier, Les Eclaireurs
Budget day from US$75 · Best Nov–Mar
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