Dedicated to the writer who immortalized the use of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance of those who died in wars.

Louise Bourgeois' 30-foot-tall steel spider sculpture.

The mastermind behind this palatial hotel perished on the Titanic weeks before its grand opening.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

A pocket of jungle amidst urban expansion in Panama.

Built for the 1962 World Cup, this fully functioning botanical clock is still ticking.

The most southern point you can drive to in the Western Hemisphere.

This stunning mass of ice spans 121 square miles and is still growing.

One of South America's most exclusive resorts has a storied history dating back to World War II.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

It took 82 years and four different plaques to finally get the story right.

These steeply terraced ruins are a stop along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

This is why we can't have nice things on the Incan Trail.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.