Whether you fly in a chopper over it or give a glass-bottomed platform or the Skywalk a go, once you’re staring down that bottomless abyss, the Grand Canyon’s enduring appeal will become clear to you.

From your hot air balloon bucket over the Maasai Mara at dawn, you’ll be privy to the savannah slowly awakening. Watch out for zebras and impalas darting across the plains, or lions and cheetahs stalking their pray during this mind boggling experience.

Yes, the trek up the mountains is tough, but the views over the crumbling ruins perched on those rolling, dense hills through to the Urubamba River, are worth the altitude sickness.

If you’re up for it, perch on Ireland’s gusty rocky cliffs and stare down at 3,218 kilometres of Atlantic seas. It’s about as close as you’ll get to experiencing what it’s like to stand at the edge of the earth.

Switzerland’s grandest peak has claimed more than 500 climber’s lives in their attempts to conquer it. The rocky, snow-capped mountain is best experienced during the European winter.

Head to the gardens of Sangtopelri for the best views of this landmark. The Tiger’s Nest is thought to draw an awed silence from its visitors, making the music of the monks’ chants all the more magical.

Comprised of 2,900 individual reefs and 900 individual islands, Queensland’s crown jewel is so vast that it’s visible from space. While we wait for domestic rocket flights to take off, a helicopter ride from Cairns will suffice for those magical swirly sand-meets-ocean aerials.

This cobalt sinkhole plunges 100 metres in depth, making diving it an uninviting prospect. From a glass-bottomed helicopter, on the other hand, Belize’s Blue Hole becomes a stunning (if not still somewhat terrifying) sight.

It’s a tough call between New York and Paris but the world’s most romantic city wins thanks to its stunning cityscape, punctuated by that giant, sparkling lattice tower. There’s plenty of viewing spots too, like Restaurant Les Ombres on the top of Le Musée du Quai Branly. And a glass of French champagne will only heighten the experience.