From mythic mountain peaks to paradise private islands, the editors of
The Sunday Times Travel Magazine
have selected their 200 most amazing places on the planet—along with the inside-track info that will get you there too. Highlights include Bazaruto, Mozambique—the secret islands more beautiful than the Maldives; the Empire State Building—and why you need to stay up to see it at 2am; Rio Carnival—don't just watch; you can samba your way in too; Taj Mahal—when to see the world wonder with just 49 other people; Whitsunday Islands, Australia—which season you're guaranteed to see humpback whales; and many more.