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Northeast Australia is a place of diverse and remarkable landscapes. A land of mountains and beaches, where tropical islands contrast with dense rainforests, savannahs and parched outback, and where nature is unsurpassed in the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, the jewel in Australia's wildlife crown.

The west coast of Canada has an unusually diverse climate, scenery and wildlife. Fjord-like inlets and thousands of islands run along the coast from the barren wildernesses in the frozen north to the temperate rainforests and snow-covered mountains in the south.

A blend of old and new, the dynamic city of Shanghai has grown from a tiny fishing village to China's biggest metropolis. While its futuristic buildings contribute to one of the most dramatic skylines in the world, its old districts are an evocative snapshot of China before its recent economic boom.

Austria's spectacular mountain terrain offers perfect winter skiing and its low-altitude forests and picturesque lakelands are popular with summer hikers. Its many beautiful towns and villages teem with history and breathtaking architecture.

Norway is a land of dramatic landscapes, from majestic coastal fjords and bird-covered islands to precipitous inland valleys and cascading waterfalls. With snow often lasting three months of the year, there are excellent winter sports resorts. The culture is rich, from colorful Lapp traditions and reindeer herding to Oslo's modern nightlife, shopping and international cuisines.

Surrounded by three seas, Sicily boasts a wealth of wonders from rugged mountains, spouting volcanoes and rocky bays to sandy beaches, olive groves and vineyards. The cities are equally impressive combining ancient Greek temples and amphitheaters with an eclectic mix of architectural styles.

Discover the islands of the Caribbean Sea, where a hidden world of volcanoes, rainforests, and exotic wildlife lies beyond the paradise sands, coral reefs, and turquoise waters. Learn about the Caribbean's checkered past of colonialism, slavery and rebellion have shaped the history and culture of these islands.

Iceland's lunar landscapes, complete with fiery volcanoes, thermal springs, a pristine wilderness and fjord-fringed northern shorelines, are rich in breathtaking scenery and wildlife. By contrast, the island's modern, growing capital, Reykjavik, attracts innovative designers and musicians, and is a mecca for both food and nature tourism.

Visit the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite; all national parks of unparalled wonder. Together, they perfectly encapsulate the wild, rugged beauty of the American West.

One of the last true wildernesses, Alaska is a vast and unforgiving land of natural wonders - huge, snow-capped mountains, ice-cold lakes and fjords, massive glaciers, grassy tundra and majestic forests. Sparsely inhabited, America's largest state is also home to a plentiful variety of wildlife.