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    Sunset on the horizon

    “Get your camera ready”

    Don’t miss these sunset spots

    Best places to see sunsets in the world

    We know travelling isn’t on the cards right now, but that doesn’t stop us dreaming…

    Though it happens every evening, we usually take it for granted. But on holiday, it’s easy to make time to watch the sunset. From Bora Bora to the Isle of Skye, there are opportunities to catch the setting sun around the world. So, which locations come out on top? Whether you prefer to enjoy the sun’s rays from your balcony with a glass of wine, or with a crowd at an UNESCO World Heritage Site, we’ve compiled a list of the best places to watch around the globe. If these sunset spots have you itching to see them in person, take a look at our deals to make it happen...

    Santorini, Aegean Sea, Greece

    Top tip: Oia is the big name for sunset views in Santorini, but why not try a Sunset Cruise to avoid the crowds?

    Taj Mahal, India

    Top tip: Watching the sun descend over the Taj Mahal is one of the best ways to see the palace – see it on our Golden Triangle tour.

    Arabian Desert, Dubai, UAE

    Top tip: You can catch a sunset from the heady heights of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. Or, watch it disappear over the desert for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

    Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

    Top tip: You can see the sun set at all points around the canyon rim.

    Maldives, Indian Ocean

    Top tip: Sunsets in The Maldives are made for couples – so if you’re planning a romantic break, why not pitch up on stilted water villa for a week?

    Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Top tip: Maximise time spent taking in the stunning views by riding the Cog Train to the top of Corcovado.

    Mallory Square, Key West, USA

    Top tip: Watching the sunset in this part of Florida has become such a tradition that locals created the “Sunset Celebration”. Visitors gather alongside street performers, food carts, as well as arts and crafts stalls to catch the sun going down over the sea.

    Stay home. Keep dreaming. Keep discovering.

    Just so you know, this was written before the COVID-19 outbreak.
     

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    Author: Lizzie Butler

    Published: 24.05.2018.

    Tags: latest, style

    Countries: Maldives

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