World Castles & palaces, Nature + People 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.

A sub-tropical paradise with pristine beaches, verdant forests and plenty of culture, New Zealand’s North Island is a delightful all-round travel destination.

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

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

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.

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. 

Pursue a range of outdoor activities during the summer and winter and visit centuries-old chapels in a picturesque Swiss valley.

This stunning snow-capped mountain towering above Seattle is also the focal point of an entire national park and a great place to hike and explore.

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

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

A barren landscape littered with fossils, strange rock formations and historic mining towns, this valley is perfect for historians, geologists and filmmakers.

Visitors flock to the cultural and historic heart of Scotland to enjoy the city’s atmosphere and its many landmarks, parks and gardens.

This stunning snow-capped mountain towering above Seattle is also the focal point of an entire national park and a great place to hike and explore.

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.

Sitting high above the Caribbean Sea, these spectacular ruins have become one of the most popular tourist sites in all of Mexico.

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

Rare and ancient plant species can be admired in their thousands at this spectacular outdoor attraction.

Walk, drive or sail along the stunning coastline south of Naples, where villages and vineyards perch atop craggy cliffs.

This area of wonderful natural beauty combines forests, meadows and ponds to create an oasis of calm right next to the city centre.

So magnificent the Canadians put it on their 20-dollar bill, the view of this azure lake nestled in the Valley of the Ten Peaks will take your breath away.

A remote and idyllic beach where striking emerald cliffs and lush rainforests meet black sandy shores and clear blue waters.

California\'s legendary retro resort town in the Coachella Valley is the perfect place to escape to.