Guardian Mag

The Most Beautiful Travel Destinations In The World

Amalfi Coast, Italy

Deemed an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape by Unesco, the Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s most memorable destinations. Here, mountains plunge into the sea in a nail-biting vertical scene of precipitous crags, cliff-clinging abodes and verdant woodland.

Its string of fabled towns read like a Hollywood cast list. There’s jet-set favourite Positano, a pastel-coloured cascade of chic boutiques, spritz-sipping pin-ups and sun-kissed sunbathers. Further east, ancient Amalfi lures with its Arabic-Norman cathedral, while mountaintop Ravello stirs hearts with its cultured villas and Wagnerian connection. To the west lies Amalfi Coast gateway Sorrento, a handsome clifftop resort that has miraculously survived the onslaught of package tourism.
Turquoise seas and cinematic piazzas aside, the region is home to some of Italy’s finest hotels and restaurants. It’s also one of the country’s top spots for hiking, with well-marked trails providing the chance to escape the star-struck coastal crowds.

Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt is a picture-perfect town in Austria. This was once a quiet place, off of the radar of many European visitors. However, in recent years, Hallstatt has become one of the most popular places to visit in Austria. Spending one day in Hallstatt can be a wonderful experience

Petra, Jordan

This destination is a must for any traveler who loves extraordinary places to visit. Everyone who has explored this magnificent place has been awestruck by its unique architecture.
the magnificent ancient city of Petra, carved out of the surrounding sandstone, with their pink, white, and red hues. This ancient city offers many unique sights, such as ancient domiciles, tombs, and temples, most hewed out of sandstone as well.

Banff National Park, Canada

One hour outside of Calgary in Alberta, is the incredible Banff National Park. This 6,641 square kilometre piece of land is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
Millions of people come through to the park every year to enjoy the snow-capped mountains, hiking along Lake Louise, white water rafting and mountain climbing. If you want to relax for a few days, there are many resorts, boutique guesthouses and inns around the park.

Angkor, Cambodia

If you love the eerie beauty of abandoned places, you need to visit this ancient Buddhist monastery. Ta Prohm temple became part of the jungle once the Khmer Empire fell in the 15th century.

The ancient ruins of the Khmer empire are the primary reason travelers visit Cambodia — over two million people crawl all over the UNESCO World Heritage site each year. Angkor wat even appears on the Cambodian flag.