World Castles & palaces, Coastal, Lighthouse, Military, Religious + Water sports 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.

Hop over to the Caribbean island of Cozumel with its dolphins, impressive reef system, fun beach bars, Mexican culture and Mayan ruins.

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. 

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

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.

The most northwestern point in the contiguous United States is a place of breathtaking beauty, with rocky headlands providing dramatic ocean views.

Nicknamed the Queen of the Pacific, this island is rich in natural beauty, lively island culture and unique cuisine, influenced by the region’s French heritage.

This beautiful beach in the heart of Broadbeach is loved by locals and surfing enthusiasts for its fantastic breaks, golden sands and clear, warm waters. 

With its impressive coral reef, quirky artisan scene and leaning lighthouse, this quiet fishing village has plenty of character.

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. 

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.

Regularly host to many high-profile weddings and events, this Montreal icon is a long-standing part of the city’s heritage.

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

Over just a few decades, this charming fishing village has grown into a traveler’s oasis with restaurants, nightclubs and a picturesque beach.

Stretching into the distance of Europe’s far north, Finland is a nation with unforgettable culture complemented by jaw-dropping scenery.

With its impressive coral reef, quirky artisan scene and leaning lighthouse, this quiet fishing village has plenty of character.

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

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

East meets west in this historical port city, home to lavish palaces, Portuguese forts and one of the oldest marketplaces in the Arab world.

Learn the stories of convicts as you walk through preserved colonial gaol cells and experience the region’s pristine wilderness on bushwalks and island cruises.

The most northwestern point in the contiguous United States is a place of breathtaking beauty, with rocky headlands providing dramatic ocean views.

Famous the world over for the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer at its summit, this mountain peak is one of the top attractions in Rio.