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A diver bonds with a sea turtle off the coast of Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
(CNN) -- Each day, CNN producers select a user-submitted photo to be our Travel Photo of the Day. Click through the gallery above to see stunning shots from around the world, and be sure to come back every day for a new image. Have a gorgeous travel photo of your own to share? Submit it for the gallery at CNN iReport!
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The stunning Sossusvlei region of the Namib Desert in Namibia is known for being surrounded by 
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iReporter Jean Lindsay says Cornwall, a coastal area in the southwestern United Kingdom, is "quintessential England." She captured this stone wall on a cold, windy, rainy day -- just as weather in Cornwall "should be," she said.
iReporter Jerry Gonzales shot several close-up photos of a colorful variety of goldfish from his April 6 visit to Hong Kong's Ocean Park. "There were big, small, scary and beautiful fish found in the place. The arrangement of the aquarium including the lighting inside was also marvelous," he said.
Julie Sudderth shot this lovely photo while traveling through the Andalucia region. "The vibrance of Southern Spain's beauties masks the abandoned, but beautiful old building still standing high on the hill."
Ter Chieng Chuan and his wife visited Cameron Highland in the Malaysian state of Pahang. They had morning tea at the BOH tea terrace and captured this view. "I will go back with my family again due to the cool weather and natural scenery there."
Tina Marie O. Lim shared this photo showcasing the rainbow of colorful homes. "The most memorable place for me during our visit to Venice was not Venice itself, but Burano Island, which is known for its brightly painted homes and intricate lacework."
Matthew Colver shared this great perspective, crafted by nature. "There's a small hole in the wall along the trail to Delicate Arch, where you can see the arch through the hole. It's such a magnificent natural feature."
Chelsie Kozera snapped this shot of the colorfully decorated Everest Base Camp. "I feel that many people don't realize that the trek is easily done without a tour group or guide. It's easy to stay in tea houses along the way and carry your own bag. It can be done safely and cheaply by yourself."
Biju Chandroth went to the Tulip Festival in Skagit Valley and captured this stunning perspective using three photos and HDR software. "These acres and acres of tulip fields are a dream for any photographer! Capturing them at sunrise/sunset is a dream come true for me."
Lee Gunderson hiked Zion Canyon with his wife and shared this awe-inspiring photo. "We hike the canyons regularly and everywhere one turns there is silence and awe."
John McGraw visited this peaceful scene and shared his lovely photo. "One thing I love about Michigan is that you can be at the beach one minute and at a beautiful waterfall the next. It was very peaceful to be in the middle of the woods with only the waterfall, wildlife and myself."
Hector L. Almodovar shared this bright photo taken on the streets of San Juan. "Known as the 'Island of Enchantment,' these colorful homes in the Old City offer a glance of the beauty tucked within a vibrant 500-year-old city."
"This shot was taken from the top of the Mandalay Bay Resort looking north over the strip just as the sun went down and the lights came up," Kristine Celorio said of her photo. "In Vegas, you never know what a night will hold. Everyone should go to Vegas at least once... there is no other place like it."
Eric Rossicci captured this photo of a graceful Great Blue Heron "flying with a twig in his beak, carrying it to his nest that he is now building at a heronry in Tsawwassen, where hundreds of other Herons are now nesting. This is an annual event that draws a lot of attention from people driving to and back from the ferry, which is not far way."
Zachary Jackman took this photo of the Monastery of Saint Anthony. "I found the trip incredibly serene. It was very quiet, clean, and set against towering cliffs and bright sunshine. Compared to the bustle and political turmoil in downtown Cairo, it was quite different."
Lauren Heavner shared this photo of Moorea, where she discovered a true paradise. "I was impressed with it's natural beauty. Many believe Bora Bora to be the most beautiful island in French Polynesia, they are mistaken."
Marie Sager shared this breathtaking view that she captured during a hike to Nevada Fall. "People are so focused on hiking that people miss really amazing views -- if I didn't stop and look up, I would have missed it."
John McGraw captured this scintillating image of a ship in Boston's harbor at dusk. "After the first week I thought I may run out of things to shoot, but it hasn't happened yet. The city has definitely started to grow on me."
"Dennis Avery, owner of Avery labels, bought up hundreds of acres of the area and hired artist/welder Ricardo Breceda to decorate the landscape of sand and shrubbery with enormous, life-like animal metal sculptures," Lanee Lee said of her boyfriend, Marc Valesella's photo. "Yet Breceda's masterpiece in size and skill to date is the 350 ft angry dragon that spans both sides of the road."
Sebastian George shared this entrancing image of the Hagia Sophia's interior. "I loved the lighting, especially the light beams coming thought the windows. Beautiful light , magnificent architecture, and lots of awe-struck visitors," he said of his visit.
Chanthana Mekwilai shared this photo of roses before the petals were scattered to comfort the feet of pilgrim monks, journeying from Wat Phra Dhammakaya, to Wat Paknam Bhasichareon. The roses are also a symbol of faith in Lord Buddha.
Ed G. De Guzman showcased the evening gradeur of San Francisco's City Hall in his photo. "The San Francisco City Hall has mystical lights that permeate the structure at night time. I wanted to project the trees neatly lined up as humans, standing with arms stretched in a welcome fashion."
Lulis Leal snapped this colorful shot while visiting "Durbs by the sea." "It is the promise of gorgeous stretches of golden sands, sub-tropical sunshine and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, together with the reputation as a surfer's haven, that draws thousands of people year after year."
Gil Koplovitz traveled to the Palmer research station, part of the United States Antarctic Program, and took this photo of the R/V Laurence M. Gould, the ship he used to reach the station from Chile. "Antarctica is my favorite place on earth, I have been there twice!" he said.
Thomas Denman shared this photo of bright cherry blossom blooms on the west side of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. "I love NYC! It's tough to live anywhere else after living here," he said.
Lyn Freeman captured the sunset from Gantheaume Point, during a trip where she "played tourist" across her state. "I saw kangaroos galore, beautiful isolated beaches, hiked in stunning national parks, swam with whale sharks and tiger sharks and saw the famous pinnacles at sunset."
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