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Bali:
an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs.
The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple.
The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats.
Monaco:
an independent microstate on France’s Mediterranean coastline known for its glitzy casinos,yacht-lined harbor
and prestigious Grand Prix motor race,
which runs through Monaco’s streets once a year.
Monte Carlo, its major district, has an elegant belle epoque casino complex, ornate opera house
and luxe hotels, boutiques, nightclubs and French and Italian restaurants.
Aspen:
Founded as a mining camp during the Colorado Silver Boom and later named "Aspen" because of the abundance of aspen trees
in the area, the city boomed during the 1880s, its first decade of existence.
In the late 20th century, the city became a popular retreat for celebrities.
Hokkaido:
the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is known for volcanoes, natural hot springs and ski resorts.
Rusutsu, Furano and Niseko are popular ski destinations, with Niseko also offering fishing,
biking and rafting in the summer.
Fox Glacier:
The Fox Glacier is a 13 km long glacier located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast
of New Zealand's South Island. It was named in 1872 after a visit by the then Prime Minister of New Zealand, Sir William Fox.
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