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These barbed beauties are not only the largest of their kind, they also bloom only once a century.

Queen of the Andes plants - © Wigbert Roth / imageBROKER / Getty Images

A waterway that winds through not one but two spectacular national parks is certainly in…

Serrano River, Chile - © DieterMeyrl / E+ / Getty Images

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