Motu form atop coral reefs that have grown around sinking volcanoes—the result is exquisite.
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Whether you see this array of lakes at the break of dawn or the close of day, it's always…
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Its secret may be out, but this super-secluded beach hasn't gotten any less picturesque.
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To capture this sweeping scene of untamed tundra, the photographer climbed up a high mountain.
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Some of the most beautiful stretches of coastline may be in a part of the world you hadn't thought to look.
Burgas Province, Bulgaria - © Anton Petrus / Moment / Getty Images
This valley's ethereal name comes from either the shape of its formations or the sound of its winds.
Valle de las Animas, Bolivia - © Anton Petrus / Moment / Getty Images
Erosion created a good spot for a tree to grow within this mostly rocky landscape, and just up the hill is…
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With some of the most exquisite beaches in the world, this region is full of sun, sand, and scenery.
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Just one of the many beautiful sights in this part of the world, if you can't make it here in person…
Lampang Province, Thailand - © pa_YON / Moment / Getty Images
Walk beneath the thick canopy of trees and you'll hear birdsong mingled with the sound of burbling streams.
El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico - © Claudia Uripos / eStock Photo
Just around the bend from here is a huge rock formation resembling a serpent sipping from the sea.
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Formidable cliffs face a narrow channel separating Europe's largest island from the rest of the continent.
White Cliffs of Dover, England - © Nick Brundle Photography / Moment / Getty Images
Pink sand beaches are a rarity, but there's a doozy here on this island in southern Indonesia.
Komodo Island, Indonesia - © Jonne Seijdel / 500px / Getty Images
For a truly elevated experience, not much can match the sheer spectacle of this mountain range.
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What was once a molten lake of lava is now a block of basalt towering over a cozy Tasmanian town.
Stanley, Australia - © Michael R Evans / shutterstock
In 1872, this wilderness became the first national park in the United States, and by most accounts...
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When a span is called a 'sky bridge' that typically means you're going to see something pretty amazing.
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Volcanic activity formed this landscape, and while the geology may be hard to understand, the result is…
Hanauma Bay, Hawaii - © Brandon Tabiolo / Design Pics / Getty Images
An ancient temple surrounded by beautiful gardens is a sight to treasure, and in this city…
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More than 150 beautiful islands make up this country in the Indian Ocean, so it's not surprising that…
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