The old world’s residents made lists of places that travelers of the day had to put on their “bucket lists” – this list was known as the 7 Wonders of the World. Of these seven wonders, though, only one has not fallen to the ravages of time – Giza’s Great Pyramid. So, in the last decade, today’s people voted – over a hundred million – to create a new 7 World Wonders list. The voters had over a hundred monuments to choose from and their votes narrowed it to just seven. This list’s beauty lies in that it covers the entire globe, including several monuments that the ancient Romans couldn’t have known.
If you want to partake of this new world wonders list, these are our top two from the list – along with incredible accommodations fit for the royalty you are!
The Incas built Machu Picchu at the height of their power. And then, within a hundred years, they abandoned the location for reasons we may never know. The site was left untouched until the 1920s. Machu Picchu gave the world a glimpse into the daily life of pre-Columbian civilization, and it’s only a 3.5-hour ride by train from the Belmond Hotel. The hotel was built inside the ruins of a long-forgotten monastery. It features some of the original stone walls, as well as rebuilt gardens. The hotel also offers a luxury train for its guests who want to visit Machu Picchu in class and comfort – the same level of amenities you have at the Belmond Monasterio you’ll also have on your 3.5-hour train adventure to Machu Picchu.
Chichen Itza is tucked away in the dense jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula. These ancient Mayan pyramids still stand amongst the rubble of what was once a thriving pre-Columbian metropolis. As ancient as these ruins may be, there’s nothing primitive about your luxury accommodations at Nizuc Resort and Spa. There are seven onsite gourmet restaurants, a fully knowledgeable spa staff, and suites that are incomparable to any others in the entire Yucatan. The hotel has the spirit of Mexico and the soul of the Mayans. It’s the perfect place to retreat after you’ve spent the day hiking those old stone steps at Chichen Itza.
What do you think? What other world sites are worthy of a World Wonders nod?
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