World Action & adventure, Aircraft, Autumn, Bird, Gardens & parks, Historic buildings, Island & reefs, Modern architecture, Museum + Nature pictures

Discover shipwrecks, tour old lighthouses, learn about local marine life and spend a day on the beach when you visit Oregon\'s long and diverse coastline.

Sun-drenched beaches, volcanic activity and rich Māori culture make New Zealand’s northern island one of the most visited destinations in the Pacific.

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.

Arid deserts, snow-dusted peaks, and lush palm oases – this area of southern California runs the gamut of sensational scenery.

As well as dominating the skyline around Seattle, the huge volcanic mountain of Mount Rainier is also the epicentre of a large national park.

A vast park like no other national park in the States where you can explore the craters of active volcanoes.

Take to the black sand and rolling surf of Piha Beach for epic surfing and serene rainforest walks.

Wander amid plant species from around the world, take in a sculpture tour or flit between the trees in this cultivated setting just outside the city centre.

Visit this valley in the heart of the Canadian Badlands for eerie landscapes, echoing, empty ghost towns and the tallest dinosaur in the world.

Modern cities and charming villages with stunning historic centers complement the thermal waters and former silver mines dotted around mountains and valleys.

A stunning clifftop Mayan city situated on ancient trading routes, these are some of the most mystifying, yet beautiful, pre-Hispanic ruins on the Yucatán peninsula.

Visit the small city-state which has rich cultural attractions, grand buildings, vast shopping malls and delicious street food.

The capital of Scotland combines ancient architecture and fascinating history with a vibrant cultural scene and world-famous festivals.

Picture-postcard perfect – “The Valley of the Ten Peaks” is home to this startlingly blue lake framed by white-topped mountains.

Less than an hour from vibrant Naples, this historic coastal community lives life at a sleepier pace.

Find some of North America’s most spectacular landscapes and parklands in this vast region of mountains, lakes, wilderness and wildlife.

Enter a peaceful park full of forests, lakes and long expanses of grass, all within minutes of the city centre.

This towering arch is where France comes to celebrate its victories, remember its dead, and enjoy spectacular views down the Champs-Élysées.

Sydney has beaches by the bucket-load, must-see icons and a climate to die-for. But it also has a big brash heart that\'s certain to bowl you over.

As well as dominating the skyline around Seattle, the huge volcanic mountain of Mount Rainier is also the epicentre of a large national park.

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is just a stone’s throw from Las Vegas and is the perfect getaway for a bit of peace and quiet.

Mykonos\' charming and lively capital combines the best of modern and traditional Greece.

Find some of North America’s most spectacular landscapes and parklands in this vast region of mountains, lakes, wilderness and wildlife.