It can be tough to construct a list of the finest travel destinations because the world is packed with such a range of wonderful and beautiful places to visit. Considering a tourist who, for whatever reason, has never left his or her hometown, what would be the first sites he or she would visit? The list of the top places to visit in the globe must include large cities such as New York, Paris, London, etc., each of which contains a myriad of distinct attractions or must-see destinations. The list also contains particular places, monuments, and locales, each of which merits a visit in its own right. We recognize that things are tough for travellers. We cannot travel to the destinations on our bucket list at this time, but we can begin planning for them. This list is a fantastic starting point for determining where to travel if travel restrictions are lifted. Continue reading to learn about some of the most famous tourist spots in the globe.

1. Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu was further excavated in 1915 by Bingham, in 1934 by the
Peruvian archaeologist Luis E. Valcarcel, and in 1940–41 by Paul Fejos.
Additional discoveries throughout the Cordillera de Vilcabamba have
shown that Machu Picchu was one of a series of pucaras (fortified sites),
tambos (travelers’ barracks, or inns), and signal towers along
the extensive Inca foot highway.

The dwellings at Machu Picchu were probably built and occupied from the
mid-15th to the early or mid-16th century. Machu Picchu’s construction
style and other evidence suggest that it was a palace complex of the
ruler Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui (reigned c. 1438–71). Several dozen
skeletons were excavated there in 1912, and, because most of those were
initially identified as female, Bingham suggested that Machu Picchu was
a sanctuary for the Virgins of the Sun (the Chosen Women), an elite Inca
group. Technology at the turn of the 21st-century, however, identified a
significant proportion of males and a great diversity in physical types.
Both skeletal and material remains now suggest to scholars that Machu
Picchu served as a royal retreat. The reason for the site’s abandonment
is also unknown, but lack of water may have been a factor.

The journey to Machu Picchu typically starts in the mountain city of
Cusco, which was the capital city of the Inca Empire. Cusco is a
fascinating place to explore-be sure to spend a few days there before or
after your Machu Picchu adventure. It's possible to hike the Inca Trail
from Cusco to Machu Picchu. The full hike takes five days, but you can
also start closer and do a one-, two- or three-day hike along the trail.
Most people take the train from Cusco, which takes about three and a half hours.

2. The Grand Canyon, Arizona

This incredible sight, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, is
in the U.S. state of Arizona. It's one of those beautiful places for
which photos or video just don't do it justice-its sheer size and scope
is hard to comprehend.

With geology formed over the past two billion years, yes billion, the
277 mile-long canyon itself is believed to have been started around five
to six million years ago. It was formed by the flow of the Colorado
River, which still flows through it and continues to erode the geology
along its course. The Grand Canyon is up to 18 miles wide in places and
up to a mile deep. Imagine standing on the edge, looking down a sheer
rock wall almost a mile to the river below.

Most visitors come to the area referred to as the South Rim. This is
where a number of impressive hiking trails into the Grand Canyon begin
and great overlooks are spread along the rim road, known as Desert View
Drive. A range of accommodations are available here and nearby, from
tents to a rustic luxury canyon-side resort built from logs. A few
accommodations are also found on the remote North Rim.

Many visitors access the canyon via the historic Grand Canyon Railway,
which runs from the town of Williams, Arizona. The 64-mile rail line
provides an entertaining way to get to the canyon with food and live
music onboard. For those who prefer to drive, see our articles on
driving north from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon or driving from Las Vegas
to the Grand Canyon.

3. Rome, Italy

The Eternal City is more like a giant, living museum. Visitors are
immersed in and surrounded by thousands of years of history. It's a
relatively compact city, and a three-day itinerary gets you to the
minimum number of must-see places.

These must-see sites for any visitor include the Colosseum and adjacent
Roman Forum; the Pantheon; and Vatican City, a separate country in the
middle of central Rome.
Take some time to explore the outskirts of Rome, too. Consider a hike
along a tomb-lined section of the Appian Way, the ancient Roman
superhighway, and a visit to one of the aqueduct ruins outside the city.

If you feel like hitting the beach after all your exploring, Rome has a
wonderful assortment of beach towns just a short drive away on the Lazio
Coast. Escape the heat, hustle, and bustle of the city to bathe in the
cool waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

4. Maui, Hawaii

This Hawaiian island offers a wide range of experiences for visitors.
You can surf, enjoy a meal on the beach at a five-star luxury resort in
Wailea, ride a horse across a dormant volcano in Haleakala National
Park, or hike through a rainforest in the West Maui Mountains. The
natural scenery is amazing-it's truly one of the most beautiful islands
in the world. When it comes to accommodation, there is something for
everyone here, from rustic hippie bungalow bed and breakfasts to
five-star luxury resort hotels. Wailea has all the luxury resorts-it's
like the beachfront Beverly Hills of Maui. If you're staying here, be
sure to venture out and spend some time in Kihei, where the locals hang
out.

5. Masai Mara, Kenya

Kenya's Masai Mara is an incredible bio-diverse area and a popular
safari destination. It's an opportunity to see the "big five" animals
(lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo) all during one
trip or, if you're lucky, during one afternoon.

The protected Masai Mara National Reserve park area is huge, over 1,500
square kilometers of mainly grassland, extending all the way to the
Serengeti plain of Tanzania. The popular times to visit are during the
twice-yearly migrations, the main one being in July and August. Over a
million wildebeest and other animals cross the area in huge groups to go
from one feeding area to another. Most visitors fly into Nairobi, then
take a small bush plane to the Mara.