The Azore - Portugal
Although part of Portugal, the
Azores actually lie some 900 miles
away in the North Atlantic. This
archipelago is the dream destination
for escaping the crowds.
Cappadocia -Turkey
There is something incredibly
otherworldly about Cappadocia in
Turkey where whole settlements have
been carved out of the soft Anatolian
rock. This region is perfect for hot air
ballooning and when these colorful
giants glide overhead, Cappadocia's
mystic becomes unsurpassable.
Plitvice Lakes National
Park - Croatia
The Plitvice Lakes National
Park in Croatia is a stunning natural
landscape which has, at its heart, 16
terraced lakes joined by dramatic
waterfalls. The waterfalls end up in
an awe-inspiringly deep limestone
canyon
Arashiyama Bamboo
Grove - Japan
While the Arashiyama Bamboo
Grove in Kyoto is not on the
magnitude of other natural beauties,
it wins for sheer atmosphere. This
grove of tall bamboo is totally
ethereal not only to the eyes, but to
the ears.
Banff National
Park - Canada
Many people think Banff is just a
winter ski resort, but this corner
of Alberta rewards all year round.
Winter weather is crisp, cold and
perfect for skiing, but the warmer
summer months deliver plenty of
solitude along with beautiful scenery of
snow-tipped Canadian Rockies,
turquoise glacial lakes, wildflowers and
abundant wildlife.