World Action & adventure, Historic buildings, Island & reefs + Museum pictures

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

This pretty southern Italian oceanfront town is famous for its ancient Roman buildings, gorgeous scenery and slow pace of life.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

Visit a pioneering research facility to see the huge apparatus that is helping scientists look back to the dawn of time.

Berlin’s “great escape” is a peaceful expanse of forests, meadows and ponds, right next to the city center.

Picture sandy beaches backed by whitewashed homes rising up hillsides from small busy ports. Bright blue sky meets deep blue ocean, resulting in scenic beauty.   

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

The diamond capital of the world is both historically rich and refreshingly modern, with 16th-century architecture and a thriving avant-garde arts scene.

Admire the outstanding and innovative architecture of this beautiful building and then venture inside for art exhibitions, movies and theatrical performances.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

The diamond capital of the world is both historically rich and refreshingly modern, with 16th-century architecture and a thriving avant-garde arts scene.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

The island capital is a cosmopolitan center that retains its traditional Greek charm.

Look up at the spires and statues before you enter this structure in its pleasant setting surrounded by a lakeside park.

Experience fascinating ruins, bustling cities, magnificent landscapes, wild rivers and the Amazon jungle in the birthplace of the Inca Empire.

Once the capital of the Inca Empire, this historic city is the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and one of the most important sites in indigenous Peruvian culture.

Visit the main sights of Buenos Aires and Córdoba and explore the low prairies full of intriguing flora and fauna.

As the main island of French Polynesia, Tahiti is famous for its stunning beauty, with mountains, jungles and reefs, and a lively but chic island culture.

Classic architecture, a rich history, traditional pizza and underground caves make this Italian city a fascinating destination.

Admire the greatest works of Michelangelo and da Vinci, see the center of Catholicism and pose with the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this Mediterranean peninsula.

Picture sandy beaches backed by whitewashed homes rising up hillsides from small busy ports. Bright blue sky meets deep blue ocean, resulting in scenic beauty.   

An imposing monument at the center of a busy traffic intersection, the archway rises majestically above the city, with coveted city views.

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.