These barbed beauties are not only the largest of their kind, they also bloom only once a century.
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A waterway that winds through not one but two spectacular national parks is certainly in…
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Motu form atop coral reefs that have grown around sinking volcanoes—the result is exquisite.
Tuamotus, French Polynesia - © Maridav / Shutterstock
Whether you see this array of lakes at the break of dawn or the close of day, it's always…
Vermilion Lakes, Canada - © Pietro Canali / Sime / eStock Photo
Here in the 'low countries,' nearly all the stately historic buildings are right on the water's edge.
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Some scenic routes pose great challenges to the hiker, finally rewarding their hard work with amazing views.
Ubud, Indonesia - © R. Ian Lloyd / Masterfile
While we can't glimpse it from here, this lake hosts something extraordinary—it peeks above the water…
Lake Reschen, Italy - © Ivan Kmit / Alamy Stock Photo
Marvels of architecture and engineering, these are places of breathtaking beauty and rich history.
Chittorgarh, India - © saiko3p/ Adobe Stock
Towering sandstone monoliths and tall rock spires rise from orange sand like something out of a dream.
Tassili n'Ajjer, Algeria - © yacine bougherara / 500px
Taking up a big chunk of its small island, this 16th-century fortress is a nice place to visit…
Château d'If, France - © gurgenb / Adobe Stock
It's thought that 50 million years of geological history created the rugged landscapes in this park.
Smith Rock State Park, Oregon - © Alex Ratson / Moment / Getty Images
Annual rainfall here averages only 1.5 inches, and temperatures can sometimes top 120 degrees, but…
Rub' al Khali, UAE - © Abstract Aerial Art / DigitalVision / Getty Images
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Little Lighthouse Lofoten Islands - © Ellaaro / Shutterstock
When weather conditions are clear, and the sun is at the right angle in the sky, aerial photos often…
Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius - © Amazing Aerial Agency / Offset
Sun, sea, and sand are a few of the main draws on Lamu Island, but there's so much more to see.
Lamu Island, Kenya - © AlexanderXXI / iStock / Getty Images Plus
One of the most superb castles in Japan, indeed in the entire world, stands not far from here.
Matsumoto, Japan - © Masterfile
Famous for these bald granite peaks, what other visual wonders does this terrain hold?
Namib Desert, Namibia - © Martin Mecnarowski / Shutterstock
A native of Venice, this painter seemingly never tired of capturing his hometown on canvas.
Painting by Canaletto - © The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Might that rugged headland, golden sand, and blue-green water be a stretch of the Mediterranean?
County Donegal, Ireland - © National Geographic / Offset
Travelers looking for breathtaking landscapes won't be disappointed by what this country offers.
Svörtuloft Lighthouse, Iceland - © YONGRONG YU / Moment / Getty Images