10 Bucket-List Places that Actually Live Up to the Hype

7. Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

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Why it’s worth visiting: For the well-traveled, a visit to Ha Long Bay should be at the top of your bucket list. The dynamic landscape features emerald green water and incredible limestone formations that are begging to be explored. Take a cruise around the calm waters to experience the sandy beaches, caves and islands on showcase—there’s no cell reception here making it the perfect spot to disconnect from the world.
Best time to go: January-March
Travel time from Dubai: 6 hours 45 minutes to Hanoi, then a 3-hour drive to the Ha Long area.