Anna ShvetsGetty Images

It takes a lot of effort to get up before dawn and catch a glimpse of the perfect sunrise coming up in the Eastern sky, especially when you're on vacation and or in a cushy bed with soft pillows and warm blankets. It's much easier to hit the snooze button and catch a pretty sunset at the end of the day. But these spectacular photos of sunrises around the world prove without a doubt that getting out of bed early in the morning is completely worth it.

While traveling to many of these spots isnt possible at the moment because of the COVID-19 pandemic, youll want to add most of these dreamy spots to your travel bucket list for the future. And while the photos are gorgeous, seeing them in person is incentive enough to grab an extra cup of coffee or two to witness nature at her finest.

1 of 30

Easter Island Rapa Nui National Park Chile

The Moai statues at Ahu Tongariki look even more magical at dawn.

2 of 30

Great Smoky Mountains National Park North Carolina, USA

If you've ever wondered how the Great Smoky Mountains range got its name, you'll see why as the pre-dawn haze the mist of the morning makes the hills appear to be filled with a soft, blue smoke.

3 of 30

Kromlau Germany

The Devil's Bridge (Rakotzbrcke) looks pretty heavenly by the first light of day.

4 of 30

Portland Head Light Maine, USA

Portland Head Light is known as the most photographed lighthouse in the United States, and it's easy to see why.

5 of 30

Pienza Italy

Daybreak over the rolling hills of Tuscany is a sight to behold.

6 of 30

Grand Canyon National Park Arizona, USA

Mother nature puts on a colorful show every morning at the Grand Canyon.

7 of 30

Baan Pak Pra Thailand

This fishing village is home to some spectacular sunrises.

8 of 30

Glacier National Park Montana, USA

We're convinced there's not a bad view anywhere in Glacier National Park, so it should come as no surprise that the sunrises there are superb as well.

9 of 30

Wadi Rum Desert Jordan

Wake up on the Wadi Rum desert's red sand dunes and you'll feel like you've stepped on to the surface of Mars.

10 of 30

Yellowstone National Park Wyoming, USA

A lot of people can say theyve seen Old Faithful, but not as many people can say they have visited Yellowstone's White Dome Geyser erupting at dawn.

11 of 30

Patagonia Argentina

In El Chalten, you don't have to chose between seeing a waterfall and a mountain, you'll get amazing views of both.

12 of 30

London UK

You dont have to hike up a mountain or be on the beach to witness the first light of day in all its glory. City skylines, like this one in London, can be just as beautiful as any scenic resort.

13 of 30

Crater Lake National Park Oregon, USA

You'll need some snowshoes to visit Crater Lake in the winter, but for a view like this it's worth it.

14 of 30

Lake Bled Slovenia

This church on the island in the center of Lake Bled looks like something out of a fairy tale all the time, but it's truly a magical sight in the morning.

15 of 30

Bryce Canyon National Park Utah, USA

It might not make sense to head to a spot named Sunset Point at dawn, but if you do you'll greet the day and see Thor's Hammer in all its glory.

16 of 30

Aruba

With flamingos wandering the island's beach early in the morning, you'll get a truly pretty in pink moment.

17 of 30

Ponta Delgada Island Portugal

Nothing can be bad about a day that starts off with a hike down this mountain path.

18 of 30

Mount Fuji Japan

There's a reason that Japan has been known as the land of the rising sun for thousands of years.

19 of 30

Rio de Janeiro Brazil

The unforgettable Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro greets a new day.

20 of 30

Golden Gate Bridge California, USA

You'll have to cross the San Francisco Bay to see the sun rise over the fog-covered iconic bridge.

21 of 30

Indian Ocean Sri Lanka

Surfers know that dawn is the ideal time to catch the best waves.

22 of 30

Taj Mahal India

The Taj Mahal is one of the most majestic buildings in the world, no matter the time of day.

23 of 30

Serengeti National Park Africa

The unbelievable sunrise over the Serengeti looks like a painting.

24 of 30

Bahia Drake Costa Rica

The combo of the stunning red sky and palm trees in this Costa Rican haven definitely make us want to walk the beach at dawn.

25 of 30

Gold Coast Australia

A golden glow of sunrise over Australia's Gold Coast seems perfectly fitting.

26 of 30

Miami Florida, USA

Key West's sunsets are famous, but just a few hours North in Florida you'll get some epic AM views.

27 of 30

Auronzo di Cadore Italy

Daybreak over the Dolomites, with the sun glinting off the Bdenseen lakes shows off why this is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

28 of 30

Denali National Park Alaska, USA

Talk about your purple haze. You can almost feel the chill of air coming off Wonder Lake in the wee hours of the morning.

29 of 30

Yosemite National Park California, USA

You don't have to be a daredevil and climb out on a cliff to get a great seat for the sun rising over Half Dome.

30 of 30

Cappacocia Turkey

There is a massive ballooning festival every year, but in Cappadocia hot air balloons lift off almost every day at dawn. Visit in the spring or fall for the best chance of a perfectly sunny morning.

Subscribe to Woman's Day today and get 73% off your first 12 issues. And while youre at it, sign up for our FREE newsletter for even more of the Woman's Day content you want.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io

This commenting section is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page. You may be able to find more information on their web site.

See the original post here:

30 Beautiful Sunrise Photos Best Photos of Mornings Around the World - WomansDay.com