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9 Amazing Places You Must Visit Before The Year Is Out

Circle Lake Garda, Italy

Most guides recommend enjoying the sublime scenery of Lake Garda from the water and, luckily enough, ferries sail up and down between the main towns.

Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru

Brave the altitude to admire the picturesque Andes as you take the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru's 15th-century, UNESCO-listed Inca citadel.

Stand before the Taj Mahal, India

An enduring symbol of India, the Taj Mahal is one of the most photographed landmarks on Earth. But there’s nothing like seeing this marble masterpiece in the flesh.

See great art in Florence, Italy

The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a city that has to be savoured slowly.

Go leaf-peeping in Maine, USA

Every year in autumn, New England's foliage puts on a spectacular show of colour as the trees transition from green to shades of red, yellow and orange.

See the moai on Easter Island

This UNESCO-protected Chilean island is best known for its moai, hundreds of stone statues scattered around the landscape.

Explore Angkor Wat, Cambodia

The world's largest religious monument, Angkor Wat is part of a sprawling temple complex just outside Siem Reap, Cambodia, that dates back to the 12th century.

Drift through Kerala's backwaters, India

Between the beaches and the highlands of the South Indian state of Kerala lies a verdant region criss-crossed by waterways and dotted with traditional villages.

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

The huge physical and emotional effort of climbing Africa's highest mountain is all worth it once you reach the summit, where you'll find glistening glaciers, incredible views and a distinct feeling of self-satisfaction.