Category Archives: world travel

Cliffside Lodging in Peru’s Sacred Valley

Posted on January 11, 2016 by David Motto

Peru’s Sacred Valley, gateway to Machu Picchu and home to several other spectacular Incan sites, offers travelers amazing views and vistas. Now, the cliffs of this valley have become a lodging choice! Take a look at Slate’s coverage of the … Continue reading →

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Dinner in the Sky – The Latest Trend for View Lovers?

Posted on October 3, 2015 by David Motto

Imagine yourself hoisted high above magnificent scenery at a table for 20, experiencing fine dining prepared just for you. This is the latest offering for view lovers looking for an extravagant dining option that allows you to take in the … Continue reading →

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Top of Africa Viewing Deck – Johannesburg, South Africa

Posted on September 17, 2015 by David Motto

The Top of Africa viewing deck, on the 50th floor of the Carlton Centre in downtown Johannesburg, offers 360 degree views of the Johannesburg metropolitan area. The Carlton Centre is Africa’s tallest building, and all view lovers will want to … Continue reading →

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World Heritage Sites 2015

Posted on September 9, 2015 by David Motto

UNESCO has announced their 2015 World Heritage sites. Quite a lot of places to find world-class views among the list. There’s been a lot of great media coverage on this list, with many beautiful images to get the travel bug … Continue reading →

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500 Ultimate Travel Destinations

Posted on August 19, 2015 by David Motto

Lonely Planet is publishing a new book on its 500 top travel destinations in the world. There are a lot of incredibly beautiful places on the list, sure to whet the appetite of any view lover.

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The World’s Top 25 Landmarks

Posted on August 16, 2015 by David Motto

TripAdvisor recently published their World’s Top 25 Landmarks, as chosen by their customers. Some great places to visit for view lovers, and they’ve included some remarkable images of these sites.

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Waterfalls Around the World

Posted on July 27, 2015 by David Motto

Here is a fantastic slide show of waterfalls around the world. The photos were aggregated from Instagram and published recently on Huffington Post.

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Breathtaking Places to Visit Around the World

Posted on June 13, 2015 by David Motto

photo credit: laboiteverte.fr Here’s a wonderful post on Breathtaking Places to Visit that includes some really extraordinary images and ideas for travel.

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The Round Tower, Copenhagen, Denmark

Posted on March 31, 2015 by David Motto

The Round Tower (Rundetårn in Danish) is a popular landmark in central Copenhagen that’s a must-see if you’re looking for expansive views of the city. The building is unusual – it has an equestrian staircase, a spiral staircase sloped gently … Continue reading →

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Ribe, Denmark

Posted on March 20, 2015 by David Motto

While most Americans who visit Denmark go only to Copenhagen, there’s quite a lot to see in this small, beautiful Scandinavian country. The beaches of western Denmark are popular with German tourists, and one of the most popular is the … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg, Germany

Posted on March 15, 2015 by David Motto

Heidelberg, Germany is a beautiful, historic town with one of Germany’s top universities. Wonderful castle. Beautiful architecture. Stunning, hilly setting on the River Neckar. For a nice view of the castle, head across the Old Bridge. (This is where I … Continue reading →

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Main Tower – Frankfurt, Germany

Posted on March 11, 2015 by David Motto

Home to Europe’s 3rd busiest airport, Frankfurt is a common stopping point to get to other parts of Europe, and it’s an interesting city to visit. If you find yourself there, I recommend heading to the top of the Main … Continue reading →

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Best Restaurant Views in the World

Posted on March 6, 2015 by David Motto

Great views elevate a restaurant experience to a whole new level! Food & Wine has a terrific spread on restaurants around the world with spectacular views. Scenic outlooks. Urban landscapes. Sunsets. The beauty of nature. These restaurants have it all.

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World’s Most Amazing Cliffs

Posted on January 7, 2015 by David Motto

If you love the great outdoors and are always looking for adventure with your views, check out this amazing spread from Travel and Leisure on the World’s Most Amazing Cliffs.

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