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More people than ever are choosing to travel abroad for their holidays. According to a World Tourism Organisation statistics published in March 2008, international tourist arrivals exceeded 6% growth in 2007 and continued moderated growth is expected for 2008.
If you are planning to travel in the near future, here are ten destinations, each with the potential to provide an experience of a lifetime. They range from the biggest, busiest cities in the world to a temple of peace and tranquility.
Remember, although it's good to always be open to new experiences, always travel safe and be prepared. Always keep your passport and travellers' cheques with you or in a safety deposit box, book your accommodation in advance, always leave your itinerary with someone at home and think about travel insurance.
Often referred to as 'The Lost City of the Incas', Machu Picchu is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist hotspot. The ancient settlement was built around 1460 and lay forgotten for decades before an American historian brought it to prominence in 1911. Situated above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, Machu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls.
The city of Venice stretches across 118 small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy. With some 150 canals and 409 bridges, the best way to experience the city is by vaporetto (water bus) along the Grand Canal.
Also known as Ayers Rock, Uluru is a large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory, central Australia. The biggest town, Alice Springs, lies 335 km away. Listed as a World Heritage Site, Uluru is a spectacular sight in its desert surroundings. Full of springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings, it holds a sacred meaning for the local Aboriginal people.
Completed around 1648, the Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built under Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It became a World Heritage Site in 1983 and was cited as 'the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage'. It sits in Agra, India, and has a style that combines elements from Persia, Turkey, India and Islam.
The city that never sleeps, New York City is one of the largest urban areas in the world. The city exerts a powerful influence over global commerce, finance, culture and entertainment, and is home to many renowned landmarks that are famous the world over - Times Square, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to name but a few.
Famous for its casinos and its quickie marriages, Las Vegas sparkles in the desert as The Entertainment Capital of the World. Visit the Strip or take in a shown - Las Vegas has something on offer 24 hours a day.
The site of the Golden Temple has been a meditation retreat since antiquity. The temple was built during the rein of the fifth Sikh Guru (1581-1606) but has been destroyed and rebuilt many times over the years, each time more impressively than before. Described as beautiful beyond words and a place of great peacefulness, the Golden Temple is located in Amritsar, Punjab.
A jewel on the tip of Africa, Cape Town is South Africa's most popular tourist destination. Travellers are attracted to the city for its glorious beaches, its wine lands, night life and world class restaurants. One of the most famous attractions is the cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain.
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world. Located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia, the reef supports a wide diversity of marine life and is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms. It offers a great diving experience for both experienced and inexperienced divers.
The Grand Canyon is known for its overwhelming size and incredible vistas. Carved by the Colorado River over millions of years, the canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, ranges in width from 4 to 18 miles (6.4 to 29 km) and attains a depth of more than a mile (1.6 km). White water rafting, hiking and running are popular activities, and the Grand Canyon National Park attracts more than 5 million visitors a year.
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