Top 10 Destinations of the World you must visit in 2016

Every year when vacations approach, people start to search for places to explore and make the best use of their leisure time. Vacations are the best times of our lives when we celebrate togetherness and be mesmerized by the beauty of the surroundings that nature has to offer. Besides going to our maternal and ancestral houses in vacations, people love to be part of the exhilarating experience that these unforgettable places give them. You frequently look out here and there to figure out the top destinations of the world you can visit next summer/winter vacations.

Vacations are not just about extravagance spending on holiday packages; it is about discovering the unknown places with family and friends and making beautiful memories of a lifetime. Here are some of the destinations that you would die to visit during your vacations this year. These destinations are just a piece of cake; the world is full of places that are yet to be explored and discovered. So, pack your bags and book your tickets because we are heading towards a journey that will take you to the ten most desirable destinations across the globe. Before also see how hotels keep these secrets from you.

Park City, Utah

This is an excellent place to spend time with your family. You have a lot to explore on this land. It offers gourmet restaurants, luxurious hotels and intoxicating scenic beauty. It is the hub of mountains, hills, and valleys. Deer Valley is one such tourist place. It has many resorts to avail people of good facilities like Vail Resort which is near the Park City ski area. Enjoying skiing would definitely make your stomach starve, so Miners Camp restaurant is one popular restaurant that this city owns. An experience of skiing, sumptuous food and the fun at bars is not going to make you homesick, not even for a second. Due to its mesmerizing mountain “Park City” makes to the list of top 10 destinations of the world.

Nepal

The Nepal tourism is known as the Lumbini Tourism. The birthplace of Lord Buddha, Nepal, is a place of Holy Spirit. The mystical mountains and the unique topography of this country attract the tourist a lot. This is more of a pilgrimage center for tourists because people get to see the holy birthplace of Buddha, which is a World Heritage Site. The people might think that Nepal has only Buddhist pilgrimage centers, but it is not true. There are countless Hindu sacred places as well like Pashupatinath Temple (world’ largest Shiva temple). Muktinath is a holy destination of both the religion – Hinduism and Buddhism. Besides this, people can go for paragliding, river rafting, trekking, canoeing, and hiking. But, the only flaw it has is that it highly prone to earthquakes, so this is a reason why people don’t consider it as a preferable place to visit. Due to its simplicity “Nepal” makes to the list of top 10 destinations of the world.

Stratford-Upon-Avon, London

Are you are a love of literature and want to celebrate the existence of the literature in the world? So, Stratford-Upon-Avon is the place that is synonymous with the name of William Shakespeare and preserves the old heritage of literature. This year is special for this city because it is the 400th death anniversary of the father of literature and thus, the city will have screenings and exhibition of Shakespeare’s incredible writings. This literature adventure will take you through the birthplace of Shakespeare, the famous Royal Shakespeare Company and other locations like his childhood’s home and his daughter’s house. Other than this, Stratford Town Center is a shelter to some shops and restaurants for the people who visit here. Stratford is also filled with the beauty of the Lake District National Park and UNESCO World Heritage sites like Stonehenge.

Rio de Janiero, Brazil

Talking of Rio, the first thing that strikes our mind is Christ the Redeemer, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. What people are eyeing on this year is the Summer Olympic Games to be hosted by Brazil. The tourism would reach its peak during the Games. Known as The Marvelous City, it is famous for its museums, beaches, libraries, theaters and the neighborhood of Santa Teresa and Lagoa. The city is blessed to have a lagoon called Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas which attracts the cyclists and joggers across the globe. Tijuca National Park turns on the greenery of this mountainous area. Where Lapa neighborhood acquaints the people to the outdoor vibrant nightlife, the Santa Teresa neighborhood, on the other hand, gives a peek into the plantation mansions and celebrated artists and museum of the 20th century. So, Rio is a happening city full light and energy.

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Stellenbosch, South Africa

 The city in South Africa is known for its green cover. This is the main contributor of making South Africa a leading producer of wine. The tourists get to see Cape Winelands region, the second oldest region of wine production. There are many other wine cellars that people can visit in Stellenbosch. The city is also known for its art galleries and trade shops like Oom Samie Se Winkel, the church like Neo-Gothic Moederkerk. The architecture of Cape Dutch is another element of attraction. In winters, the city celebrates a four-day festival of local vintages. The city is purely dedicated to wine production and is also called the City of Oak because of the oak-lined streets that are found here in abundance. To witness vegetation of the place, you can opt for this destination as well.

Cartagena, Colombia

With an increasing influence of Caribbean islands and Spanish cultures, this historic city calls for the best meal, fun, and lifestyle.  Since this place is a little hotter, so hotels like Sofitel Cartagena Santa Clara would provide the much-needed coolness you desire for. It has some really spacious and expensive hotels. The people can have fun in the islands “Islas del Rosario” and children can enjoy making the white sand castles. You can’t resist the sight-seeing experience of night life by a special bus called Chiva Bus. The local markets in the streets would give you the feel of being a native to the place. The people of this place are very jolly and enthusiastic as evident by their activities like dancing salsa in the night on the streets, spending time in bars late night, etc. So, Columbia is a place where there is a fusion of the calmness of beaches and the chaos of the cultural events.

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Gujarat, India

This summer if you wish to visit a place that would never be erased from your memory, then go for Gujarat. Gujarat is famous for its tourism, not only because the mega star Amitabh Bachchan endorses it, but its culture and heritage is so rich in itself that no one can resist going to Gujarat. Gujarat is extremely popular for its dance form called Garba and what sets apart Gujarat from other states of India is the colorful life of the inhabitants. The activities of Gujarat are so lively, be it the festivals and fairs like Chitra Vichitra Fair, the International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) or be it the religious destinations like Ambaji temple. Everything just lights up the mood and is overwhelming. But to get the best out of this state, you can’t go without visiting the Balasinor Fossil Park. Balasinor Fossil Park in Mahisagar district is known as the Indian Jurassic Park. This place is not given much recognition and has yet been considered a UNESCO heritage site. The visitors get to see fossilized dinosaur eggs and other remains of dinosaurs like bones and skeleton. It is unbelievable that this place where dinosaurs lived nearly 100 million years ago, has not grabbed much attention of media and tourists. So, if you are curious to know about the pre-historic period, then just go for Balasinor without giving it a second thought.

Rome, Italy

If you are a spiritual person and want to be under the shade of God, then this is the best destination to visit. In Rome (Italy), Pope Francis has opened a pilgrims’ footpath from Castel Sant’Angelo up the Via Della Conciliazione that leads to the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica. This is the opportunity that people from around the world have been waiting for. This is a Blessing for the pilgrims to cover the distance on foot. The belief and faith of people have in this holy route can be seen from the gigantic figure of 1,000 pilgrims who reach Compostela every day. Other than the religious aspect of this place, pilgrims get a cheap accommodation on the French routes. People get to witness the amazing Trevi Fountain that is reopened after 500 years. This is the most desirable place this year because it is the Holy Year of Mercy also known as a Jubilee Year.

East Iceland, Greenland

Dreaming of being surrounded by the sheets of glaciers! Then your dream can be true if you visit the UNESCO-listed ice fjords this year. Imagine the scenic beauty comprising of icebergs, snowballs, dog sledding and glacier climbing. It gives the extraordinary chance to people of watching the Northern Lights in excursions which happen once in a blue moon. Iceland is known for its Golden Circle, which combines the Gullfoss waterfall, geothermal geysers of Haukadalur and volcanic terrain of Thingvellir National Park. So, open your eyes and stop dreaming. It is time to bring home the souvenirs of such an unforgettable destination.

Abu Dhabi

The capital city of UAE is a place full of prosperity and wealth. It is a perfect blend of art, culture, religion and fun. You would find the nightlife of Abu Dhabi spellbinding. It offers its tourists with pubs, clubs, expensive jeweler store, best wedding destinations, malls and theme parks. Two of the famous theme parks here is Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld. Sheikh Zayed Mosque is the biggest mosque in the world and how can somebody miss the chance of induction with the Almighty Allah. It also offers mouth- watering cuisines that are endemic to UAE only, especially seafood. Looking at how fast the city is flourishing in terms of tourism and business, it seems that Abu Dhabi would soon transform into an official holiday destination of Middle East.

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So, these are the destinations that you can visit this summer or later. The scenery of white sheet glaciers, cold breeze, the majestic mountains, and the warmth of the land, the serenity of beaches and the happening nightlife – whatever be your choice for this vacation, just remember these ten places in mind. Life is running fast and such times in our lives when families and friends mix, it rarely happens in this hectic lifestyle. So, open the door of your life and let the light of happiness and respite lead you to an adventure that will become a nostalgic memory in your photo album.