The Taj Mahal, India: The sun’s rays bend and wind round the white marble dome, bathing the stuccoed walls, minarets and garden in a soft pink color
The Atacama Desert: Sandboarding and sunset excursions are a popular way for tourists to enjoy the spectacle of the fiery sun sinking over the bone-dry land
The Matterhorn: The trip there requires plenty of energy and pluck but the views are certainly worth the effort
Punta del Este, Uruguay: Along with the city lights shimmering against the water's reflection, it makes for a very pretty sunset
Zanzibar, Tanzania: If you're already in town and just looking for a sunset activity, look no further than a traditional Dhow sunset sailing
Siem Reap: Wait for the magical moment when the sun hits the top of Tonlé Sap lake, sparkling and shimmering
Isle of Skye, Scotland: As the sun sets, the light bounces off the crags and crevices, and this light show becomes even more captivating
Santa Monica: When the sun begins to go down, head to the beach below the jetty
The Maasai Mara, Kenya: The sun’s rays begin to cool as it sinks beneath the horizon, immersing the land and wildlife in a rusty orange light