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It's virtually impossible to comprehend the scale of Myanmar's Bagan Archaeological Zone, dominated by thousands of temples, pagodas, and stupas. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site on a bike or from a bird's-eye view aboard a hot-air balloon ride at sunrise to see how extensively the temples are strewn across the green landscape.
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Whitehaven Beach is, from the air, a display of swirling white and blue hiding among the islands of Queensland. Part of Australia's Whitsunday Coast, the main attraction is amazing for its sheer combination of pure silica sands and vibrant blue-green water.
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The world's largest salt flat sprawls over 4,000 square miles of the Bolivian Altiplano. It is an endless white sheet of salt tiles made all the more dazzling by clear, sunny skies. From December to April, however, regular rains create a mirror effect that merges lake and sky. Always it is one of the most captivating sights on earth.
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A freestanding basaltic mountain towering over a bright blue-green Indian Ocean lagoon does make for dramatic scenery. From an aerial view, the general sand and silt form an optical illusion like a huge underwater waterfall at this mythic place. History is full of interesting details to be discovered.
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The Scottish Highlands are scenic beauties, but none is as storied as Glencoe Valley-and indeed infamous, owing to the gruesome 17th-century massacre that marked a watershed moment in Scottish history. The valley today remains a haven for hikers mountaineers and whisky enthusiasts 19th-century Ben Nevis Distillery is a mere short drive away.
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The electric-blue thermal pools and white travertine formations naturally formed by slowly crystallizing calcium carbonate here make for gorgeous vacation photos. Its location is quite remote, so you will need to set aside a day or two for this special trip; however, with waters steaming hot and the name translated from Turkish to "cotton castles," it is worth the experience as well as the view.
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From the Norwegian Sea, the Lofoten archipelago bursts dramatically into view. Amidst its jagged peaks and steep slopes stand quaint fishing villages, secluded coves, scenic backpacking and biking trails, and dreamy white-sand beaches overlooking crystal-clear waters. Even get there by train with the Ofotbanen, a luxury rail service to the Arctic Circle.
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Over the romantic Dal Lake, the snow-topped Zabarwan Range rises above the valley in Kashmir-a long-time Himalayan escape for Indians fleeing the south's heat. During summer, veranda-clad cedar houseboats bob along the lake's western edge while floating markets and brightly painted taxi boats drift by.
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Algarve, in Portugal, is wild respite that appears and feels part of the Atlantic south and west- wind sculpted cliffs and headlands frame big, sandy beaches popular with surfers and dotted with secret coves and grottoes.
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One of the world's most beautiful views, Mount Fuji is simultaneously active volcano and symbol of serenity. Enjoy panoramic views from the summit or enjoy it across Lake Kawaguchi and more in the Five Lakes region. In winter, there's a rejuvenating contrast in the spa town of Hakone with refreshing Fuji vistas set to steaming hot springs.