Rapa Nui, Chile
Orongo
This was once the center of the Birdman cult, and is now a World Heritage Site.
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Rapa Nui, Chile
This was once the center of the Birdman cult, and is now a World Heritage Site.
Rapa Nui, Chile
The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.
Lanai City, Hawaii
The island of Lanai in Hawai'i is a paradise for cats and cat lovers.
Stevenson, Washington
An extraordinary mixture of natural beauty and man-made phenomena.
Forks, Washington
Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.
Orost, Iran
Iran's colorful terraces are a rare geological masterpiece.
Pitumarca, Peru
A remote candy-striped mountain in the Peruvian Andes straight out of the pages of Dr. Seuss.
Vista Hermosa, Colombia
An explosion of natural color known as "the river that ran away from paradise."
Grindavík, Iceland
Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant
Bolivia
This lake’s emerald green waters are a spectacular sight, but it’s not a great place for a swim.
Shengshan Island, China
This abandoned fishing settlement may well be the greenest village in the world.
Sea Lake, Australia
Victoria's largest salt lake is a favorite haunt for photographers and stargazers.
Coleford, England
The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."
Kitakyushu, Japan
An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.
Kyoto, Japan
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.
Moscow, Russia
Moscow's other, lesser known kremlin is a fairytale-like cultural complex modeled after Old Russia.
Bomarzo, Italy
A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.
Družiniće, Serbia
A sinuous path among steep cliffs creates a stunning sight in southwestern Serbia.
Milanovac, Serbia
Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.
Isle of Staffa, Scotland
This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.
Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
Holywood, Scotland
A 30-acre garden inspired by the principles of modern physics.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.