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Northern Lights (Finland)
The extraordinary natural light show displays vibrant hues of blue,
green, and gold above the Arctic sky; visitors to Finland often view the
spectacular sight from their very own Lapland igloo – like the ones at Hotel Igloo Village Kakslauttanen in Finland.
The exotic Galapagos Islands that straddle the equator is home to a
number of endemic species of land, air, and marine creatures. The area
that once inspired the literary works of naturalist Charles Darwin is
now a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts the world’s future
generation of scientists.
Mount Fuji (Japan)
Mount Fuji is one of Japan’s cultural World Heritage Sites, and its
beautiful snow-capped peak is only tempered by the fact that the
mountain is an active volcano. This fact does not, however, deter daring
climbers of varying skill levels from making the ascent yearly.
Easter Island (Chile)
The Polynesian island in the South Pacific is the quintessential
tropical paradise complete with mild temperatures and archaeological
mysteries of an evolving ecosystem.
New York City (USA)
New York City is the première American urban metropolis that is known
for cultural entertainment, shopping, and a nearly endless variety of
restaurants.
Kauai (Hawaii)
Often declared the most beautiful of the Hawaiian islands, geologists consider it as the oldest of the island grouping.
Yellowstone National Park (USA)
Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming, and it is known for its
rugged beauty and geothermal features like the Old Faithful geyser.
Bora Bora (French Polynesia)
Bora Bora is a South Pacific island where visitors go to soak up some
sun and participate in the abundant water sport activities that take
place along its famous aquamarine lagoon.
Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef attracts scuba divers from around the
globe who want dive among the largest coral reef system in the world.
Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
The structure that legend implied was built for a Cambodian prince has
become an archaeological site where scientist attempt to restore the
ancient ruins while learning about the region’s past.
Pyramids of Giza (Egypt)
From its questionable purpose as a kingly tomb to its debatable
construction process, everything about the Pyramids of Giza reflects a
mysterious past.
Grand Canyon (USA)
The Colorado River helped carve the massive Arizona canyon, and the
desert landmark is alive with vibrant colours and varied wildlife.
Machu Picchu (Peru)
The dramatic looking Lost City of the Incas is literally a breathtaking
sight to behold as it sits an air thinning 7,900 feet above sea level.
The Great Wall of China (China)
The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications that remain a
tribute to early Chinese military defense strategies; it also provides a
spectacular view of China’s northern border.
Masai Mara (Kenya)
Masai Mara is a popular big game reserve in East Africa that is named
for the native Maasai people. In addition to “big five” game, the
reserve is home to zebra, wildebeest, and gazelle.
Phi Phi Islands (Thailand)
The Phi Phi Islands are a grouping of six islands that are blessed with
gorgeous white sandy beaches and plenteous marine life. Archaeological
discoveries on the Phi Phi Islands prove the ancient, prehistoric
origins of the area.
Santorini (Greece)
The remnant of an ancient volcanic explosion forms one of today’s most beautiful islands in the azure hued Aegean Sea.
Banff National Park (Canada)
The Banff National Park is located in the province of Alberta and
encompasses three different recognised eco-regions including alpine, sub
alpine, and mountainous. The spectacular mountainous scenery is vividly
coloured with evergreen trees and the bluest of lakes. Although the
views are stunning, the park’s hot springs attract most visitors yearly.
Plitvice (Croatia)
Plitvice is a hidden Eastern European gem that features crystalline
bodies of water amidst magnificent mountains. Even though intense
aquamarine coloured lakes attracts sightseeing visitors, none of the
inviting waterways are open to swimmers.
Preikenstolen (Norway)
The famous Norwegian cliff is known in English as the Pulpit Rock. The
steep cliff sits about 1,900 feet above sea level and provides panoramic
views of the surrounding mountains, lakes and fjords.
We (myself and my wife) are in our thirties and with our two young boys
still under 5 years old, it means our options are restricted in terms of
adventurous trip we can take with them. For example, we wouldn’t take
them on a Mach Picchu hike or other remote places as of course it just
wouldn’t be geared for children of such a young age. Florida is our next
big family holiday which is most certainly geared towards children. The
20 places above will be for when our boys are much bigger…or when we
are retired
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