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Swiss Alps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Snow-covered mountains, charming towns and flower-strewn meadows make the Swiss Alps a year-round fairy-tale destination. Visit in the winter for world-class skiing (and apr\u00e8s-ski fondue and drinks) in locales such as the exclusive St. Moritz and the picturesque Zermatt, home of the craggy Matterhorn. Opt for warmer months to hike through the verdant valleys of Swiss National Park or attend lively festivals in the foothill town of Montreux. Regardless of the time of year, no trip would be complete without a visit to the Jungfrau Region, where you can saunter through idyllic mountain villages like Grindelwald and M\u00fcrren or take the Jungfrau Railway to Europe’s highest railway station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Bora Bora<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What this 12-square-mile French Polynesian island may lack in size it makes up for in sheer tropical beauty. Here, you’ll find picturesque beaches, lush jungles and luxurious resorts set on surrounding islets. The island’s extinct volcano, Mount Otemanu, makes for a great photo-op or challenging hike, and the friendly Bora Bora locals can help you catch a glimpse of the island’s best sights during an off-road excursion. To relax, head to Matira Beach for crystal-clear water and postcard-worthy white sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Rome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When you visit Italy’s capital city, prepare to cross a few must-see landmarks \u2013 including the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon \u2013 off of your bucket list. Travelers can also see some of Italy’s greatest treasures, including St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, in Vatican City. Once you get your bearings, peruse some of Rome’s lesser-known museums, art galleries and boutiques, or head to Janiculum Hill for panoramic views of the city. The Eternal City is always popular, but with the Catholic Jubilee taking place throughout 2025, expect even more crowds and book accommodations and airfare well in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Machu Picchu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A visit to this UNESCO-listed Peruvian wonder is not for the faint of heart, but it is often described as a life-changing adventure. Built by the Incas in the mid-15th century, Machu Picchu encompasses well-preserved agricultural, residential and religious structures. While the four-day hike along the Inca Trail is challenging (you’ll climb to an elevation of roughly 8,000 feet), arriving at the site during sunrise is well worth the effort. Limited daily reservations are available for this popular trail, but visitors can also opt for a handful of less-traveled paths or take a PeruRail train to the mountain base for an easier route to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Maui<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Whether you’re driving along the Road to Hana, enjoying a bird’s-eye view of Maui’s lush coastline on a helicopter tour, snorkeling with sea turtles or simply relaxing on white or black sand beaches, you’ll find that this Hawaiian island is unlike any other tropical destination. Don’t miss a chance to visit Haleakal\u0101 National Park, which is home to one of the world’s largest dormant volcanic craters and boasts surreal sunrises. You should also attend a traditional l\u016b\u02bbau for a dose of local culture and a taste of Hawaiian specialties like poi, poke and k\u0101lua pig.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Swiss Alps Snow-covered mountains, charming towns and flower-strewn meadows make the Swiss Alps a year-round fairy-tale destination. Visit in the winter for world-class skiing (and apr\u00e8s-ski fondue and drinks) in locales such as the exclusive St. Moritz and the picturesque Zermatt, home of the craggy Matterhorn. Opt for warmer months to hike through the verdant valleys of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":32,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buzzdaily.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buzzdaily.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buzzdaily.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buzzdaily.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buzzdaily.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/buzzdaily.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34,"href":"https:\/\/buzzdaily.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30\/revisions\/34"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buzzdaily.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buzzdaily.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buzzdaily.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buzzdaily.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}