Cheapflights.com Says Hello Spring and Hello Sun

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Mar 19, 2012) - Cheapflights.com, the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, is celebrating spring. Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20^th, marks the first day of the season of new beginnings in the Northern Hemisphere. Likewise, for those north of the equator, the day also is the Spring or Vernal Equinox, when the sun rises exactly in the east and remains in the sky for 12 hours, setting directly in the west. To honor the official start of spring and welcome the sun, the team at Cheapflights thought it fitting to create a list of Top 10 Sunrises around the World.

The breathtaking sunrises to make Cheapflights.com's top 10 can be witnessed throughout the year. If you're planning a trip to one of these destinations, we strongly advise setting an early morning wake-up call to experience a not-to-be-missed sunrise and create memories that will last a lifetime. To whet your early morning appetite, below are five of our top 10 places from around the world with exceptional sunrises.

• Hawaii, USA -- Boarding a bus in the wee hours of morning is a pain, particularly on vacation when the greatest indulgence is sleeping in. But the alarm-clock acknowledgement is worth it if the payoff is watching a sunrise from above the clouds, on the top of a volcano. Various van tours offer the trip through Haleakala National Park in Maui, picking visitors up at 3 a.m. and dropping them off to see the event from the summit. Should you want to (and we highly recommend it), you can bike the 28 miles down the mountain, back to sea level. Search and compare cheap flights to Hawaii.
  
  
• Svalbard, Norway -- The sun doesn't set in Svalbard--at least not between mid-April and late August each year. It's obvious, then, why the sun rising holds an almost magical appeal for visitors. Situated north of the Arctic Circle, the northernmost inhabited spot on the planet features the midnight sun, a phenomenon where the sun stays continuously in the sky for 24 hours a day. Glaciers and mountains clutter Svalbard's horizon, painting a landscape that merely enhances the event. Search and compare cheap flights to Norway.
  
  
• Siem Reap, Cambodia -- Angkor Wat any time of day is powerful, but arriving early enough to watch the sunrise offers visitors an even greater spectacle. The preserved temple attracts travelers to Cambodia from around the world, providing them architectural insight into Khmer and Hindu mythology and history. We advise that visitors dedicate more than a day to exploring the sacred grounds (and that one of those days begins before dawn). Search and compare cheap flights to Cambodia.
  
  
• Fiji -- Smack dab on the 180-degree longitude line, Fiji is one of the first spots in the world to see the sun rise every day. The South Pacific destination, a favorite among lovers of turquoise seas and white-sand beaches (and who isn't), offers unrivaled scenery and inspirational landscapes. Itinerary tip: Follow an intoxicating sunrise up with a morning exploration; the "soft coral capital of the world" offers some of the best scuba diving in the world. Search and compare cheap flights to Fiji.
  
  
• Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania -- Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is on practically every adventure traveler's to-do list. With the enormous undertaking comes a chance to see one of the most enchanting sunrises in the world. From Kili's summit -- 19,341 feet above sea level -- dedicated souls can reflect on their ascent, a massive accomplishment, while soaking up an unparalleled sight to see. Search and compare cheap flights to Tanzania.

Rounding out Cheapflights.com's list of places with magnificent sunrises are Stonehenge, England; Tres Cruces, Peru; Tulum, Mexico; Grand Canyon, Arizona and Mount Sinai, Egypt. To read the beautiful details about these and the complete list of Top 10 Sunrises around the World, visit http://news.cheapflights.com/top-10-sunrises-around-the-world.

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