Several of our 19 places to visit in 2019 are bouncing back after natural disasters that hit their economies hard. Barry NeildGrand Canyon, United StatesThe Grand Canyon is marking 100 years as a national park. Patrick Gorski/NurPhoto/Getty ImagesOne of the world's most magnificent natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Grand Canyon National Park is marking its centennial anniversary in 2019. It was first protected by the US government in 1893, and it became Grand Canyon National Park on February 26, 1919, offering the 1.2 million-acre park the most US government protection possible. Other top trips include Munnar to see the tea plantations, and Periyar National Park, a wildlife haven offering guided jungle treks.

Source: CNN January 02, 2019 01:30 UTC