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All roads lead to memories: Grand places to travel to in 2018

Destinations to make your 2018 holidays truly memorable

Jan 18, 2018, 07:17 IST7 min
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3. Wild and decadent campingSingita Sabora Tented Camp, Grumeti Reserves, TanzaniaSafari lovers go to Africa to see game, to walk in the wild and to relax while surrounded by nature. But Singita Sabora, a dot of a camp in the 350,000-acre private game reserve in Tanzania, also supplies a dose of the most decadent old-school glamour. During the Great Migration, the wooden decks of the nine
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4. Treepod diningSoneva Kiri, Koh Kood, ThailandAt Soneva Kiri, guests can savour a meal while sitting in an open pod suspended amid trees in the tropical island of Koh Kood. Ingredients for the gourmet menu—including the playfully-named ‘canapés in the canopy’—are sourced from the resort’s organic garden or from local markets.
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5. Walking on airCoiling Dragon Cliff 6.Skywalk, Hunan, ChinaIf you’re scared of heights then don’t read any further, because this walkway in China is your worst nightmare come true. The fact that it’s attached 4,600 ft (1,403 m) up the side of a mountain is scary enough, but the fact that it’s also made of glass is nothing short of terrifying.Situated on the side of Tianmen Mountain in Z
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6. Opulent playhouseOpera House, Palais Garnier, Paris, FranceThere is nothing quite like watching a performance at this opulent venue. The Palais Garnier is arguably the most famous opera house in the world and for many it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience to attend a ballet or opera here. Its remarkable Neo-Baroque structure was designed by French architect Charles Garnier and opened in
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7. Scenic train ride Glacier Express, SwitzerlandConnecting two of Switzerland’s most scenic mountain resorts, Zermatt and St Moritz, the Glacier Express is the most relaxing way to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Swiss Alps. Traveling eastward from Zermatt, the day-long trip will take you through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges as it rolls past southern Switzerland’s alpine meadows, pr
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8. Handcrafted heritageBazar Sábado, Mexico City, MexicoMexico is a country replete with indigenous groups, all of which have their own fashion and hand-crafting heritage. This is why handcrafted designs are found anywhere in the country, from street-side vendors to high-class boutiques. A weekly open-air market, the Bazar Sábado is one of the best spots to hunt for locally designed and u
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9. Dancing sky lights Kirkjufell, IcelandThe ethereal Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are visible for eight months a year, from early September to April-end, and your chances of seeing the lights depend on your luck, the clear skies and solar activity. The most common way to see the Aurora Borealis is by taking a guided tour. Auroras have been spotted regularly from Kirkjufell mountain
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10. Between the coversNew York Public Library, USAThe only thing better than a holiday read is a holiday library. A grand hall lit by massive windows and imposing chandeliers, the Rose Main Reading Room stretches for approximately two city blocks. It’s a required stop for visitors, who can also peek at murals by New York artist Richard Haas in the Periodicals Room. Free one-hour tours of
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11. Pedaling your way Sun Moon Lake, TaiwanTaiwan has some of the best biking routes on the planet. Arrive at the hypnotically beautiful Sun Moon Lake, which is the start of the Yuetan Bike Path, pick up a bicycle from the visitor centre and let the 7.5 mile trail take you through a series of indigenous architecture, villages and temples around the lake. You can also opt for a longer 33-m
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12. Painting the townBogotá, Colombia The continuing reverberations of Colombia’s history inform Bogotá’s politically minded street art, while a recent event influences how it is produced. Following protests over the police's fatal shooting of a teenage artist in 2011, Bogotá largely decriminalised street art, allowing elaborate murals to flourish.Starting
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