The car-less village of Murren is surrounded by the mountain peaks of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, all soaring over 13,000 feet.

Three hours north of Auckland, a chain of verdant islands meet glittering turquoise waters in the Bay of Islands. This subtropical paradise will astound you with its abundance of natural beauty and marine life. Sail to the Bay of Islands, and you'll find plenty to see and explore. Hike to stunning Rainbow Falls, kayak along the shores of New Zealand's lush coastline, and keep an eye out for whales, dolphins, penguins, and a variety of colorful parrots.

Narvik’s most striking features is its natural setting. The town sits between steep fjords and rugged mountains, making it one of the few places in Norway where visitors can ski with ocean views. Narvikfjellet, the local mountain resort, operates in both winter and summer. During the colder months, it's popular for alpine skiing and northern lights viewing; in summer, the gondola runs for hikers and photographers eager to take in views of the Ofotfjord from the summit.

Located in the south of Tanzania, the Selous Game Reserve is one of the largest. Thanks to the undisturbed wilderness and diverse wildlife, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982.

A major town in the midwest region of Western Australia on the coast, it is also the site of a maritime museum that houses the relics of numerous ship wrecks that occurred off its coastline.