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Popular Australian tourist spot tops the World’s Most Beautiful Sunset Destination list

Sunset in Australia. Source: iStock

I’ve never met a sunset I didn’t like.

Is there anything more naturally beautiful in the world than a sunset? I’d say a sunrise is on par with a sunset, but it just depends if you’re a morning person or not. Regardless, when on holiday there’s nothing better than kicking back with a drink in hand watching the sunset with absolutely nowhere else you need to be. It’s a state of relaxation that only holidays grant you. 

Uluru at sunset. Source: iStock

Sunset is often when destinations are at their prettiest, glowing with hues of pink, orange, yellow and everything in between. Some locations, like Santorini, have become famous for its sunsets. Tourists travel in droves to these destinations to catch a glimpse of the magical sunset hour.

Santorini sunset. Source: iStock

But where in the world offers the most beautiful sunset views? Well, Bounce, have just ranked the world’s top 15 spots to watch sunset from. The luggage storage company analysed hotspots based on social media popularity, pollution levels and a total number of recommendations. Take out the top spot, is none other than Uluru, which should come as a surprise to no one who has ever visited the sacred site. The Maldives came in second, followed by Haleakalā (East Maui Volcano) in Hawaii, Santorini, and Angkor Wat in Cambodia, which is a temple complex in the northern province of Siem Reap. 

Multiple locations across Indonesia, the United States were featured on the list as was Tanzania, Philippines and Spain. Here’s the full list for the sunchasers out there:

  1. Uluru, Australia 
  2. Maldives, Maldives
  3. Haleakalā, Hawaii, United States 
  4. Santorini, Greece 
  5. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
  6. Bali, Indonesia
  7. Serengeti, Tanzania 
  8. Boracay, Philippines
  9. Key West, Florida, United States 
  10. Maui, Hawaii,  United States 
  11. Malibu, California, United States
  12. Sedona, Arizona, United States 
  13. Mount Bromo, Indonesia 
  14. Ibiza, Spain 

Setting my OOO and sailing off into the sunset now. 

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