World Action & adventure, Beach, Central, Coastal + Modern architecture 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.

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. 

Take to the black sand and rolling surf of Piha Beach for epic surfing and serene rainforest walks.

Sun-drenched beaches, volcanic activity and rich Māori culture make New Zealand’s northern island one of the most visited destinations in the Pacific.

With its impressive coral reef, quirky artisan scene and leaning lighthouse, this quiet fishing village has plenty of character.

Watch concerts, shop for fresh produce, investigate Roman ruins and enjoy fantastic views of the city at one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

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. 

Visit the small city-state which has rich cultural attractions, grand buildings, vast shopping malls and delicious street food.

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

East meets west in this historical port city, home to lavish palaces, Portuguese forts and one of the oldest marketplaces in the Arab world.

Sydney has beaches by the bucket-load, must-see icons and a climate to die-for. But it also has a big brash heart that\'s certain to bowl you over.

Learn the stories of convicts as you walk through preserved colonial gaol cells and experience the region’s pristine wilderness on bushwalks and island cruises.

The largest island in the US offers plenty of swimming and hiking as well as some impressive volcanic scenery.

Hop over to the Caribbean island of Cozumel with its dolphins, impressive reef system, fun beach bars, Mexican culture and Mayan ruins.

Over just a few decades, this charming fishing village has grown into a traveler’s oasis with restaurants, nightclubs and a picturesque beach.

A stunning clifftop Mayan city situated on ancient trading routes, these are some of the most mystifying, yet beautiful, pre-Hispanic ruins on the Yucatán peninsula.

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

Stretching into the distance of Europe’s far north, Finland is a nation with unforgettable culture complemented by jaw-dropping scenery.

With its impressive coral reef, quirky artisan scene and leaning lighthouse, this quiet fishing village has plenty of character.

Enter a peaceful park full of forests, lakes and long expanses of grass, all within minutes of the city centre.

Mykonos\' charming and lively capital combines the best of modern and traditional Greece.

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