The 5 Places You Simply Must Visit In The U.S. In 2018

With spring just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to start planning some truly unforgettable travel activities for 2018. It may seem overwhelming to choose from the endless destinations in the US, so we’ve compiled a list of the five absolutely must-see places. Take a look and see if you aren’t convinced to plan a trip of your lifetime:

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Death Valley is an iconic American landscape, perhaps because there's nothing quite like it anywhere else in the country. It happens to be the driest -- and hottest -- place in the U.S., but promises some incredible star gazing at night. In fact, this is one of the best spots in the world for marveling at the night sky. For more on this phenomenon, click here.

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Monument Valley is an iconic introduction to the west. Located in the Four Corners, these sandstone buttes are one of the most photographed landmarks in the country. To learn more about a trip to Monument Valley, click here.

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While Mammoth Cave in Kentucky may not be the most colorful of landmarks in the U.S., it certainly has a coolness factor. Making up a portion of the longest cave system in the world, this aptly-named attraction is well worth any amount of driving. For more information on this fascinating attraction, click here.

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Situated on the southern tip of Florida awaits a 1.5-million acre area of wetlands. This preserve is like one giant, slow-moving river where hundreds of animal species make their home. Also characteristic of this landscape are mangrove trees and pine flatwoods. For a fascinating look at the Florida Everglades, click here.

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For those that live on the mainland, a trip to Alaska requires plenty of effort. But as anyone who's set foot there can tell you, the trip is absolutely worthwhile. While you're there, a trip to Hubbard Glacier is a must. This magnificent landmark is 6-miles long where it meets the ocean. In fact, it takes approximately 400 years for ice to traverse the length of this glacier.

What are your thoughts about these 5 destinations for 2018? Which would you add to the list? We’d love to hear from you!