Prepare to be amazed and overwhelmed by these 12 incredible lakes that will take your breath away.

Sure, the sea is amazing but I always feel that lakes have a phenomenal stillness that makes you feel, well, calm.

Check out these magnificent lakes across the world, and should you feel compelled to go and experience their beauty first-hand then all the better!

1.    Masyuko lake, Hokkaido, Japan

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2.     Lake Umayo,  Sullistani, Peru

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3. Lake Pukuaki, South Island, New Zealand

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4.    Tso Moriri Lake, Kashmir, India

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5.    Laguna Verde, Sud Lípez,  Bolivia

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6.    Peyto Lake, Alberta, Canada

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7. Lake Matheson, South Island, New Zealand

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8.    Pakhal lake,  Pogallapalle, India

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9.    Lake Como, Bellagio, Italy

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10. Long Lake, Minnesota

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11. Lake Diablo, North Cascades, Washington

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12.  Lone Pine Lake, Whitney Portal, California

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If your yearly vacation’s hanging in the balance and the recession’s robbed you of any ounce of travel adventure – check out these budget travel destinations, all for under $100 a day!

I’m constantly dreaming of escaping to an exotic island paradise but my dreams are cruelly cut short when I consider the price tag.

From India to Peru; Malaysia to Russia – these exciting, recession-friendly vacations won’t break the bank.

You might even get away with spending as little as $12 a day!

Costs quoted are average daily costs for food and lodging only, based on a budget trip.*

1.    Jaipur, India $12

2.    Langkawi, Malaysia, $21

3.    Puno, Peru $25

4.    Krabi, Thailand $34

5.    Quito, Ecuador $34

6.    Dahab, Egypt $39

7.    Monastir, Tunisia $35

8.    Monte Gordo, Portugal $44

9.    Polis, Cyprus $57

10.  Budapest, Hungary $70

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*Cost per day quote is an estimate based on the best information we have, actual costs may vary.

Photo: Langkawi, Malaysia by dmytrok.