9 Places you should travel to this summer

Summer is an ideal time to take a break from everyday life and do some traveling.

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That's why we've put together this list of 9 places to visit this summer, making our selections from increasingly popular destinations that made our list of the 50 places you should travel to in 2017.

From the beaches of the Philippines to the bustling streets of Lisbon, Portugal, here are the places you should be visiting as the temperatures rise.

Palawan Island, Philippines

It's no wonder Palawan Island is all over Instagram; this island in the Philippines boasts some of the most beautiful white-sand beaches in the world.

Malta

"Game of Thrones" thrust this Mediterranean island nation into the limelight. Visitors can expect tons of history, and three World Heritage sites, including its capital, Valletta, as well as seven temples that are believed to be some of the oldest free-standing structures in the world.

Malta is also famous for its beautiful beaches, and harbors filled with boats and boat side parties.

Cambodia

Angkor Wat, a 700-year old temple complex spread over 154 square miles deep in the lush jungles of northern Cambodia, was named the best attraction on the planet by Lonely Planet last year.

If that isn't enough, this year saw the discovery of even more, even older cities surrounding it.

Seoul, South Korea

Seoul is in the final stages of completing its new Skygarden, a highway turned pedestrian walkway and public space filled with an arboretum of local plants, greenhouses, cafés, markets, libraries, and flower shops.

Avid travelers won't want to miss this brand-new attraction.

Hokkaido, Japan

This year, for the first time ever, Japan's bullet trains have extended to Hokkaido, making Japan's northernmost island easier to get to than ever before. The island beckons with canoeing, hiking, fishing, and whale watching in the summer.

Osaka, Japan

According to the 2016 MasterCard Global Destinations Cities Index, Osaka was the fastest-growing city in the world in terms of number of visitors. The Japanese city is an interesting contrast between old and new, with its striking skyline and historic castle that dates back to the 16th century.

Switzerland

A country known for both its cleanliness and its beauty, Switzerland is full of picturesque towns that feature historic chalets nestled into the mountains. Canton Uri, a region in the middle of the country that's home to the village of Gurtnellen (pictured above), was named one of National Geographic's best destinations for 2017.

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, China

The world's highest and longest glass bridge opened in China this year, and it's worth the trip, provided you don't suffer from vertigo.

The terrifying structure spans the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in Hunan Province, which is said to have inspired the stunning scenery depicted in "Avatar." The walkway is more than 1,400 feet long and six feet wide.

Sumba, Indonesia

This little known island in Indonesia is home to the best hotel in the world, according to Travel + Leisure. Formerly a surf hotel thanks to the area's legendary swell and left hand breaks, it was recently turned into a seriously luxurious, totally off-the-grid resort and spa featuring private villas with private pools, as well as empty, untouched beaches.

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