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Suffering from the Monday doldrums? For everyone out there facing the beginning of another work week, here’s a little jolt of wanderlust to brighten up your morning. Each Monday, we offer a photo of a spectacular place to spark ideas for your future travels.

Today we’re thinking warm, tropical thoughts with this photo of swimmers at Dunn’s River Falls, Jamaica.

dunns river falls jamaica waterfall


Jamaica Trip Reviews by Real Travelers

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Slideshow: Which Caribbean Island Is Right for You?

– written by Sarah Schlichter

Suffering from the Monday doldrums? For everyone out there facing the beginning of another work week, here’s a little jolt of wanderlust to brighten up your morning. Each Monday, we offer a photo of a spectacular place to spark ideas for your future travels.

Today we’re getting in the mood for spring with a view of Mount Fuji, Japan, with apricot blossoms in the foreground.

mt fuji japan apricot blossoms spring flowers


Our 6 Favorite Tokyo Hotels

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Top 10 Stunning Spring Destinations

– written by Sarah Schlichter

Suffering from the Monday doldrums? For everyone out there facing the beginning of another work week, here’s a little jolt of wanderlust to brighten up your morning. Each Monday, we offer a photo of a spectacular place to spark ideas for your future travels.

Today’s shot is a view of the Siq slot canyon that leads to the famous Treasury of Petra, Jordan.

siq slot canyon petra jordan


Jordan Trip Reviews

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12 International Foods to Try Before You Die

– written by Sarah Schlichter

Suffering from the Monday doldrums? For everyone out there facing the beginning of another work week, here’s a little jolt of wanderlust to brighten up your morning. Each Monday, we offer a photo of a spectacular place to spark ideas for your future travels.

Today’s shot is a view of Mount Otemanu in Bora Bora, French Polynesia.

bora bora mount otemanu


French Polynesia Trip Reviews

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Photos: 9 Best Destinations to See from the Water

– written by Sarah Schlichter

Suffering from the Monday doldrums? For everyone out there facing the beginning of another work week, here’s a little jolt of wanderlust to brighten up your morning. Each Monday, we offer a photo of a spectacular place to spark ideas for your future travels.

Today’s shot isn’t something out of a fairy tale — it’s Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany.

neuschwanstein castle bavaria germany


Slideshow: The World’s Coolest Castles

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8 Tours for People Who Don’t Like Tours

– written by Sarah Schlichter

Suffering from the Monday doldrums? For everyone out there facing the beginning of another work week, here’s a little jolt of wanderlust to brighten up your morning. Each Monday, we offer a photo of a spectacular place to spark ideas for your future travels.

Today’s otherworldly shot was snapped at Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, the world’s largest salt flat.

salar de uyuni bolivia salt flat reflection


Post Your South America Questions

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12 International Foods to Try Before You Die

– written by Sarah Schlichter

Suffering from the Monday doldrums? For everyone out there facing the beginning of another work week, here’s a little jolt of wanderlust to brighten up your morning. Each Monday, we offer a photo of a spectacular place to spark ideas for your future travels.

Today’s shot was snapped at spectacular Halong Bay in Vietnam.

halong bay vietnam


Vietnam Trip Reviews

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Escape the Cold: 8 Warm Weather Winter Vacations

– written by Sarah Schlichter

Suffering from the Monday doldrums? For everyone out there facing the beginning of another work week, here’s a little jolt of wanderlust to brighten up your morning. Each Monday, we offer a photo of a spectacular place to spark ideas for your future travels.

Today’s colorful shot was snapped at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey.

istanbul grand bazaar turkey market colorful


Our Favorite Istanbul Hotels

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20 Ways to Blend In with the Locals

– written by Sarah Schlichter

Suffering from the Monday doldrums? For everyone out there facing the beginning of another work week, here’s a little jolt of wanderlust to brighten up your morning. Each Monday, we offer a photo of a spectacular place to spark ideas for your future travels.

In honor of this week’s holiday, today’s shot is of New Year’s fireworks sparkling above an overwater bungalow in the Maldive Islands. Happy New Year to all of our readers!

maldives fireworks overwater bungalow


Maldives Trip Reviews

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Top Travel Trends for 2013

– written by Sarah Schlichter

Suffering at work on the day before Christmas? Rather be someplace else in the world? For everyone out there facing the beginning of another work week, here’s a little jolt of wanderlust to brighten up your morning. Each Monday, we offer a photo of a spectacular place to spark ideas for your future travels.

Today’s shot is of folks exploring a glacier in Patagonian Chile. But glacier hiking can be done in New Zealand, Alaska, Norway, Greenland and many other places, giving you endless travel options.

glacier hiking patagonia chile



Walking Tours and Trips

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– written by Dori Saltzman