Cayo Coco, Cuba

Now that the United States is opening up to Cuba, maybe you can experience for yourself the beautiful waters of Cayo Coco.

Best Places to Swim in the World

When you think of taking a beautiful tropical vacation, you’re often thinking of sitting on the beach and sipping on a fruity drink. But, doing that can only get you so far. It gets hot in those tropical climates, and you’re going to need to cool off! You could, of course, head back to the air conditioning of your room or suite, but there’s a better option, and it’s only a few feet in front of you. We’re talking about the open waters!

Swimming in the ocean is one of the greatest joys in life, and one that not enough people get to fully enjoy. However, if you travel to one of the places that offers the best swimming in the world, you can have an unforgettable experience.

On the following list, we’re going to identify the best places to swim in the entire world. All of them feature pristine beaches, with beautiful warm waters and a tremendous surrounding environment. However much you might love your local beach (or the one you travel to often), these swimming spots are a cut above the rest. So, put on your swim trunks, limber up, and let’s take a look!

Sydney

Sydney is the largest city of the smallest continent Australia. The city is more popular for its harbourfront Opera House. The coastal city Sydney is one of the most visited places of the entire southern hemisphere.

sydney
Major attractions of Sydney are Opera House, Port Jackson, Sydney Harbour, The Rocks, Bondi Beach, Manly Beach, Sydney Tower, Wild Life Sydney, Sea Life, Chinese Garden of Friendship, Manly Sea Life Sanctuary, Sydney Harbour National Park, Powerhouse Museum, Queen Victoria Building, Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney Cove, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kamay Botany bay National Park, Shark Island, Sydney International Aquatic Centre, Quay, etc.

Barcelona

Barcelona is more popular as cosmopolitan capital of Spain and known for its quirky art and architecture, vibrant street life, and inventive foods. The city has historical link and there are many attractions around the city that tourists love to visit.

Barcelona
The popular tourists’ attractions are Park Guell, Casa Mila, Gothic Quarter, Montjuic, Magic Fountain of Montjuic, Palau de la Musica Catalana, Camp Nau, Montserrat, Museu Picasso, Parc de la Ciutadella, Poble Espanyol, Barcelona Zoo, Columbus Monument, Placa d’Espanya, Aquarium Barcelona, Sagrat Cor, Torre Agbar, Centre de Cultura Contemporania, Parc del Laberint d’Horta, Fundacio Antoni Tapies, Museu de la Xocolata, Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys to name a few.

Rome

Rome, the capital of Italy, Rome is popular for its art, architecture, and culture. Many tourists of the world as well as students (especially studying history and architecture) visit this place.

rome
Major tourist’s destination in Rome are Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, St. Peter’s Basilica, Spanish Steps, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Castel Sant’ Angelo, Aventine Hill, Altare della Patria, Piazza Venezia, Hadrian’s Villa, Doria Pamphili Gallery, Circus Maximus, and many more.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a global financial center and is very popular for its skyline (high rising towers). Formerly, it was the British Colony, but now it is an independent region of China popularly known as SAR (Special Administrative Region).

Hong Kong
Among the tourists’ places Hong Kong’s Disneyland, Lantau Island, Victoria Peak, Man Mo Temple Ngong Ping 360, Wetland Park, Lamma Island, International Finance Center, Cheung Chau, Bank of China Tower, Zoological Garden, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, State Square, Highcliff, Sharp Peak, etc. are popular.

Besides, Hong Kong is also known for its lively food scene where you can get the cheap Cantonese dim as well as the extravagant high tea. The shopping especially at spanning chaotic Temple Street Night Market is very thrilling.

Marrakesh

Located in western part of Morocco, Marrakesh is a magnificent center and home of many mosques, palaces, and gardens. This historical and small city is pretty popular for its cultures, foods, and mesmerizing palaces.

Marrakesh
Popular places to see in Marrakesh are Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden, Jemaa el-Fnaa, El Badi Palace, Marrakech Museum, Menara Gardens, Agdal Gardens, Marrakesh Railway Station, and Marrakech International Film festival.

New York City

More popular as the business capital, New York City is the largest city of the United States. It is the most popular tourists’ place in the entire North America and South America.

New York City
Situated on Hudson River, the city has plenty of places to visit, significant of them are Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, Coney Island, Brooklyn Bridge, Botanic Gardens, Central Park, Governors Island, Metropolitan Opera House, etc.

Singapore

Singapore is one of the prime business centers in Asia. It is interesting to share that it is an island, a nation, and a city. The city is one of the best places, especially for the shopaholic people.

Singapore
However, among the tourists’ places Sentosa (an island resort), Singapore Zoo, Universal Studios, Singapore Flyer, Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park, Underwater World, Sri Mariamman Temple, Tiger Sky Tower, Telok Ayer Market are the points of attraction for tourists. In addition to these, varieties of foods are equally popular for the tourists.

Paris

In the past, Paris was the dream city of many Asian people. Interestingly, the fascination of the name is still there; this is the reason that Paris is the first choice of most of the tourists. In the year 2014, the city received more than 15 million tourists.

Paris
Located on the Seine River, Paris is the capital city of France. You can get here plenty of historical places as well as modern architecture. Among them Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre museum, Eiffel Tower, Centre Pompidou, etc. are the focal attractions. The bank of the Seine from the Pont de Sully to the Pont d’Iéna has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Besides, there are plenty of fascinating hotels and restaurants. Champagne (wine) of France is another focal attraction for many of the tourists.

Bangkok

The capital of Thailand, Bangkok is the most popular tourists’ spot in Asia. However, unlike the other places, the city is popular for its cultural aspects including Buddhist temples (monasteries), parks (Lumpini Park and Benjakitti Park), and local handicrafts. Along these, Wat Phra Kaew is the must visit place. You can see here 6.6 m. tall Buddha Emerald.

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Besides, many tourists also love to visit the suburban area of Bangkok. They get peaceful environment there.

London

London is top ranked city for many years. People from all over the world love to visit this place. It is surprising to share that last year (2014) more than 18 million tourists visited this place.

london
Located on Themes River, London is the capital city of UK. It has many places that will fascinate you like anything. London Eye, dozens of historical and modern museums, Royal Botanical Kew Gardens, Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace are the focal attractions of this city. Besides, there are plenty of restaurants where you can enjoy food of different countries.