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Known as a playground for the rich and famous, this beautiful island in French Polynesia offers white sandy beaches, lush tropical valleys and crystal-clear water.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

Watch concerts, shop for fresh produce, investigate Roman ruins and enjoy fantastic views of the city at one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

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

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.

Stroll through the charming streets, parks and museums of this Flemish city, famous for its preserved medieval center.

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.

Discover powerful ideas while exploring futuristic landscapes, diverse monuments and phenomenal Oscar Niemeyer constructions in Brazil’s dynamic Federal District. 

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.

Explore the stretch of beach where the Kimberley region meets the Indian Ocean and watch a dazzling sunset over the gentle waves.

Discover the wilderness landscapes and crystal clear waters of the northwestern region of Western Australia. 

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.

Visit charming oceanfront towns full of art, history and majestic panoramas. Zigzag through trails and mountains on the South Oregon coast.

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

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

Discover the wilderness landscapes and crystal clear waters of the northwestern region of Western Australia. 

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

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.