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Must-See
UNESCO World
Heritage Sites
Of the more than 1,000 amazing UNESCO sites around
the world, these five should be at the top of your list.

Taj Mahal

AAA FOUR DIAMOND PROPERTY

GODFREY HOTEL CHICAGO

Sleep in the
Heart of Chicago
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, a
luxury boutique hotel, attained the
AAA Four Diamond hotel rating for
the first time in 2017. Situated North
of the Loop in the River North
neighborhood, the hotel's central
location is a short walk from the
city's Magnificent Mile and the area
boasts a high concentration of bars,
restaurants, art galleries and
nightlife. The nearest train station is
four blocks away. The hotel is an ideal
starting point for a day on the town.
The 221-room hotel has
conveniences like spa services, a
24-hour fitness center and free
in-room Wi-Fi. Each room features
iPod docks, refrigerators, coffee
makers, a wet bar, 46-inch LED TVs
and L'Occitane toiletries. The hotel
offers room service and is home to
two onsite restaurants, but the
property's claim to fame is its
fourth-floor 15,000-square-foot
rooftop lounge. IO Urban Roofscape
is the largest rooftop lounge in the
city and boasts a two-story outdoor
fire pit, a video wall showcasing
Chicago sporting events, a
retractable roof and uninterrupted
views of the Chicago skyline.

India's iconic white marble structure in
Agra is widely considered to be one of the most
beautiful buildings ever constructed. Mughal
emperor Shah Jahan built it as a tribute
to his favorite wife, who died in
childbirth in 1631. The monument took
more than 15 years to build.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Rising out of the
desert, Uluru and Kata Tjuta dominate the landscape in
Australia's Northern Territory. The spectacular red rocks and
domes are hundreds of years old and the park is one of the
few properties in the world to be dual-listed by UNESCO for
both outstanding natural values and cultural values.
Grand Canyon Carved out by the Colorado River, the
Grand Canyon is perhaps the most spectacular gorge in
the world. More than 270 miles long, a mile deep and up to
18 miles wide, the Grand Canyon is also considered one of
the seven natural wonders of the
world. Standing at the edge of
Arizona's Grand Canyon for the first
time will leave you speechless.
Bernina Express Perhaps the most spectacular way
to cross the Swiss Alps is the Bernina Express - the
highest railway crossing in Europe. The train climbs and
descends at inclines of up to 7 percent, winding past
some of the most stunning vistas in the area, including
breathtaking views of Morteratsch Glacier from a
180-degree turn known as the Montebello Curve.
Angkor Wat

Deep in the forests of Cambodia's Siem
Reap province, the stone spires of an ancient religious
complex reach for the sky. Just one of hundreds of
surviving temples and structures in the area, Angkor
Wat is the most famous. The 12th-century temple is
filled with artistic treasures such as bas-reliefs
galleries telling enduring tales of Cambodian
legend and history.

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