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17 Places You Have To See Before You Die

17 Destinations That Belong On Every Travel Bucket List
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Many of us have that one place, that one magical destination we've dreamed of visiting all our lives. Perhaps it's a sandy beach, an exotic country or even just a meaningful locale you've always wanted to make a pilgrimage to. We were curious to know what our readers feel is the ultimate trip on their travel bucket lists. Here are their answers and some pictures to go with them. Don't blame us if you want to pack your bags and hop on a plane pronto.

Ireland
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"My Grandparents were both born there and I've dreamed about going since I was a kid," said reader Dana Beckman.
Chicago
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Wrigley Field is a must-see, according to reader Linda Stark.
Bora Bora
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Reader Mona G. Low would love to stay in "one of those thatched huts over the turquoise ocean."
Scotland
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Several readers said they would love to visit this northern gem because of their ancestry.
Paris
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The Louvre Museum would be reader Susan Ayers--Taylor's first stop in the city of lights. "I have wanted to go there since I was 12, which was 44 years ago!"
Russia
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Reader Kimberly Minton-Freeman would love to visit Russia because it's her daughter's birthplace.
Hawaii
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Several of our readers have been to the 50th state and dream of going back again to take in the natural beauty.
Moab, Utah
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The Arches National Park is a must-see according to several readers.
Syria
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Reader Syeda Jafri would love to visit Syria and see its many sacred sites.
Switzerland
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"I would love to go to Switzerland so I can finish my family tree on my father's side. I found my ancestors on my mom's side were royalty in Ireland and lived in Cudzow Castle, but I haven't been able to find anything on dad's side before my great grandfather came through Ellis Island from Switzerland," said reader Linda Wepf Johnstone.
Turkey
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The country that's known as the bridge between the east and west is on Syeda Jafri's bucket list because of its beauty.
England
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"The fact I fell in love with the Beatles when I was eight" makes England a top choice for reader Audra Dee.
Las Vegas
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Reader Tammy Lumsden wants to go back to Sin City because there's always something new to see and never enough time to see it all.
Egypt
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Egypt's rich history and breathtaking monuments make it a top spot on any bucket list.
Alaska
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A few readers mentioned wanting to go to the northernmost state because it was the only one they haven't yet visited.
The Sahara Desert
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Reader Brenda English would love to take a photography safari in the beautiful desert.
Costa Rica
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Reader Franci Zalon wants to visit this Central American country known for its rich wildlife.

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Before You Go

The Roaming Boomers
#1 Alaskan Cruise(01 of10)
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"This is on the bucket list of most baby boomers. They will find pristine, untouched natural beauty, and cruising makes it wonderfully easy to bring along friends/family." (credit:Carol and David Porter)
#2 Big Sur Road Trip(02 of10)
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"Offers breathtaking views and the thrill of driving stunningly beautiful winding coastline roads." (credit:Carol and David Porter)
#3 Sedona, Arizona(03 of10)
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"Stunning red-rock views, plentiful boutique lodging, art galleries and award-winning restaurants. Also, the Grand Canyon is a mere two-hours away." (credit:Carol and David Porter)
#4 Santa Barbara, California(04 of10)
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"North America's only Five-Diamond B&B, the nation's #1 boutique resort (Travel + Leisure), the beach, the mountains, world-renown chefs and hundreds of surrounding wineries." (credit:Carol and David Porter)
#5 Canyon Ranch Resorts (Tucson, Miami Beach)(05 of10)
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"Luxury resort and spa with in-site physicians offering healthy lifestyle classe, lectures and activities." (credit:Carol and David Porter)
#6 Hawaii, The Big Island(06 of10)
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"Larger than all the other islands combined. Far less crowded. Active volcanoes. Northwest coast is the land of the rich and famous." (credit:Carol and David Porter)
#7 Santa Fe, New Mexico(07 of10)
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"One of the nation's largest concentrations of art galleries. Fabulous restaurants, and it's all easily within walking distance of the town square." (credit:Carol and David Porter)
#8 Canadian Rockies(08 of10)
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"Stunning scenic drive through mountains and glaciers. You're certain to see grizzly bears. Plus, historic castle-like Fairmont Hotels to luxuriate in the evenings." (credit:Carol and David Porter)
#9 The Island Of St. John, US Virgin Islands(09 of10)
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"Relax on quiet, tropical beaches in beach-side bungalows of Caneel Bay Resort, which was formerly a Rockefeller Estate. Resort has 7 private beaches (several are adult-only for peace and quiet)." (credit:Carol and David Porter)
#10 Jade Mountain Resort(10 of10)
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"Our favorite resort experience to date. Rooms are called 'sanctuaries,' are 1,800 sq. ft. or more, each with 650 sq. ft. infinity pools right inside your room which is perched high on a mountain, looking out at the famous Pitons and the Caribbean Ocean through a room with only three walls. The fourth wall is completely open to stunningly beautiful views." (credit:Carol and David Porter)
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