The top 10 best places to dive in the world, from Raja Ampat to the Red Sea, with breathtaking underwater views
If you're after an all-inclusive luxury resort or a villa right on the sand, the Philippines is packed with remote, secluded spots that let adventurous travelers unplug completely. This corner of Southeast Asia, home to more than 7,000 islands, is defined by abundant marine life, colorful reefs and some of the cleanest beaches you'll ever see.
Despite its powder-soft sand and sea water in a dozen shades of blue, Diani Beach on Kenya's Indian Ocean coast always has you looking up at the sky.
Set in the shadow of Egypt's Sinai Mountains, Dahab is so alluring that some people decide to make it home soon after their first visit.
Where the sky ends, a giant lies sleeping, stretched out along a mountain ridge that looks over the Mediterranean Sea.
Not enough water slides? The effort almost always outweighs the reward, at least when it comes to time.
Xichi Lake, also known as the Yuncheng Salt Lake in China's Shanxi Province, has become a social media star in recent years thanks to stunning aerial shots of its colorful surface on Instagram and beyond.
Legend has it that when Christopher Columbus landed here in 1492, he called the island "the most beautiful land human eyes have ever seen."
There's no getting around the fact that Egypt is a dry place. Wedged between the Sahara and Arabia, roughly 95% of the country is unforgiving desert.
Blinding white rock formations, hidden caves and breathtaking beaches set against a deep blue sea make Milos one of the most spectacular islands in Greece.
Dubai already has the world's tallest skyscraper and the world's largest shopping mall, and now it has opened yet another record-breaking attraction: the world's deepest diving pool.
From gentle hills and valleys to scenic lakes, rivers and majestic forests, this country offers endless possibilities for travellers.
The world's highest 360-degree infinity pool has opened in Dubai at Palm Tower. Perched on the 50th floor, 200 meters up, it offers a jaw-dropping view of the Dubai skyline.
One of the Philippines' greatest treasures is its 7,000 islands, fringed with white sand that cushions turquoise waters teeming with some of the most diverse marine life in the world. And most of them remain relatively unexplored.
After a four-year break, Hvalur hf., the last whaling company still operating in Iceland, will resume its hunt this summer, much to the dismay of tourism officials.
Along most of the seafront there's a carnival atmosphere all year round, with vendors tiptoeing between sunbathers to sell cold cans of beer, beach blankets, and trinkets.
A beach holiday with sun loungers, sunscreen and a cold beer in the shade probably isn't the first thing travelers associate with Germany.
Brazil has six major continental biomes, ranging from the Amazon to the Atlantic Forest.
