10 Most Amazing Lakes in the World

Whether dotted with mineral accumulations, cascading down mountains or home to a rare breed of flamingo, each of these 10 lakes are definitely worth veering off course for. Here I have compiled some of the amazing lakes in the world.

Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

Sixteen cascading bodies of water called the Plitvice Lakes are divided into upper and lower basins by dams made of moss, algae and bacteria.

Laguna Colorada, Bolivia

Speckled with white borax isles, the Laguna Colorada is a shallow salt lake in southwest Bolivia. It is red in color due to sediments and pigmented algae.

Dead Sea, Jordan

This landlocked lake in Southwest Asia, which sits at the lowest dry-land elevation on the earth’s surface, is 8.6 times saltier than the ocean which makes it one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water.

Spotted Lake, Canada

In Osoyoos, British Columbia, there is a 38-acre natural phenomenon called Spotted Lake. It contains one of the world’s highest concentrations of minerals.

Lake Titicaca, Bolivia and Peru

Lake Titicaca boasts three major physical distinctions: It’s located on the border of Peru and Bolivia; it sits at the highest point above sea level of any lake in the world; and is, by volume, the largest lake in South America.

Pitch Lake, Trinidad

Pitch Lake, the biggest nature-made deposit of asphalt in the world, is located in La Brea, Trinidad. It attracts nearly 20,000 visitors a year,

Five-Flower Lake, China

Five-Flower Lake is the most awe-inspiring of all of its bodies of water in the region. Its vast color palette is caused by calcium carbonate as well as hydrophytes, which also leave the water crystal-clear.

Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Protected within the borders of Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya, Lake Nakuru boasts an abundance of blue-green algae, which attracts a myriad of pretty pink flamingos. Over 400 resident bird species, it still remains one of the greatest bird-watching spots on earth.

Kelimutu Crater Lakes, Indonesia

Atop a strato volcano in Flores it is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. Typically green, red, black or blue, colors are most apparent in the morning, as the sun shines on them from above.

Boiling Lake, Dominica

Bubbling with grayish-blue water, the Boiling Lake is located in National Park on the Caribbean island of Dominica. It is the second largest hot spring in the world.

10 Most Beautiful Golf Courses of the World

Augusta

Augusta is not only one of the most exclusive clubs in the world but also one of the most attractive, with each hole named after the abundant flora that grows around the course.

Nine Bridges

Located on a volcanic island off South Korea, Nine Bridges has an excellent design, bent grass fairways and pristine greens make it one of the most attractive golfing options in Far East.

Ailsa

A regular Open Championship golf course, the Ailsa at Turnberry has one of the most scenic settings in the United Kingdom, with fabulous views across the Mull of Kintyre.

Cabo Del Sol

Located in Los Cabos, Mexico, the Cabo Del Sol has a spectacular design; it is quite challenging to play with plenty of hazards waiting to trap the unwary.

Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach is located within earshot of the thunderous Pacific Ocean. Pebble Beach was ranked the number one public course in America by the Gold Digest magazine in 2007.

Ball bunion

Regularly referred to as the finest sea-side course in the world, the old course at Ball bunion is a tempestuous blend of wild, angry seascapes and gigantic Irish dunes.

Leopard Creek

Leopard Creek golf course is one of the leading courses in South Africa and is arguably one of the most exciting courses to play.

Kingston Heath

Located in the famous sand belt of Melbourne, Kingston Heath is considered the jewel in the crown of Australian golf.

St. Andrews Old Course

it would be remiss to exclude the oldest golf course in the world and the spiritual home of golf. The course was played as early as the 12th Century and the bridge over Swilcan Burn is believed to have been built by the Romans.

Valderrama

The old continent’s finest coarse Valderrama in Spain is the venue of the European Tour’s grand finale, the Volvo Masters. A powerful course, Valderrama is the epitome of all things Spanish.