Ladera Resort located in Saint Lucia, a sovereign island country in Caribbean Sea, is a marvelous place to spend a vacation. Luxury villas built on a high forested ridge have one of their walls left open to provide stunning views of the mountains and the sea. The villas are built of timber and are decorated with local artwork. The Ladera has restaurants, spas and all the activities one would expect from a luxurious resort. The prices for a night’s stay here range from $400 to $1,425 depending on season.

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These wrecked vehicles that for some reason ended up underwater became homes for various ocean species.

The 18-meter (59-ft.) tall statue of RX-78 Gundam, a fictional robot that first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam anime series in 1979, has been reopened in Tokyo. The giant model was first exhibited in 2009 and then it was visited more than 4 million times during two months.

This pair of thick cables with a steel cage powered by a diesel engine is the only access to the outer world for the village of Yushan in China. There are only 200 people living in Yushan and before the ropeway was built they had to walk for several days to get to the nearest village. The ‘high road’ is 1000 m long and is 400 m above the valley floor. It was built in 1997 and since then it has been operated by one and the same person who maintains the engines and manually applies oil onto the cables along the way.

Preikestolen, which means the Preacher’s Pulpit, is a 604 m (1982 ft.) high cliff in Norway. Its almost flat top with a stunning view of the fjord and the green hilltops and valleys below is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the country.

The swamps of Sudd in South Sudan are among the largest wetlands in the world. Located in the delta of White Nile, it covers the average area of 30,000 sq. km. During the raining season the wetland can extend to over 130,000 sq. km, which is as much as the size of England. The Sudd is considered almost impenetrable overland or by boat. The abundant water-loving plants form the massive moving blocks. The swamps of Sudd are inhabited by the Dinkas, one the Sudanese ethnic groups.

Erica and Matt Hogan from Colorado were searching for a property in Costa Rica when they found a slice of land being sold for deforestation. The couple purchased it, but instead of cutting down trees they started an amazing project.

Banyan Tree Madivaru is an amazing tropical paradise. Six tented villas on a private island with white sandy beach and a crystal-clear lagoon offer a holiday of a lifetime. The island can be booked exclusively for only 2 persons or to a party of up to 18 persons. The resort has a spa center, an all-day dining restaurant and lounge. The regular excursion here include sunset cruises, fishing, dolphin safari and manta rays sighting cruises. The prices start from $3,680 per night.

Luxurious hotel Monastero Santa Rosa is located on the top of the cliff in the XVII century building that once belonged to a monastery. This splendid place in the little town of Conca dei Marini, Italy, became a perfect option for those who seek for a quiet vacation among beautiful landscapes. The hotel has 20 rooms, spa baths and the infinity pool. The prices of an overnight stay start from $675.

Turquoise water of the Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido, with trees growing straight in the middle of it makes the place look otherworldly. Still, the pond is real and it’s gathering popularity among tourists.

Kenneccott Mines was a thriving mining camp when the richest known concentration of copper in the world was found there in 1900. The development of the ore began immediately, bringing high profits to the state. However, the high-grade copper deposits were exhausted by 1939 and the camp became deserted. Currently the site is open for tourists who come to see old mines and abandoned buildings.

If you ever find yourself in Croatia during the summer put this beautiful destination at the top of your list.

Spanish city Ronda is located on the cliffsides above the deep canyon in an area that is about 750 meters (2,460 ft) above mean sea level. Impressive bridges span over the canyon adding up to the city’s stunning view.

A company in New Zealand offers tours to the piece of the real Middle-earth – the picturesque farmland that has been turned into the hobbits’ Shire and to the other locations where “Lord of the Rings” movies were filmed.

The cave near Beijing that once served as a bunker for Chinese military leader has been turned into a bar. Through the entrance made in the form of the airplane the visitors get into a cold cave with old propaganda posters, maps and military ordnance.

Just imagine diving into the clear blue waters in any of these fabulous places! The only sight of these places will make you fresh and bright on a hot summer day.

You’ll never guess what is inside this giant disused aircraft hangar in Germany.

While there are many well-known locations that everyone wants to visit the following lesser-known gorgeous places are just as important to see.

Showers of wine have been poured in Pamplona, Northern Spain, as thousands of people in red scarfs came to city plaza to celebrate the opening of the San Fermin festival. This celebration is famous for its fireworks shows, parties, parades and the running of the bulls, when hundreds of people run in front of six bulls down the narrow streets.

Norway is an absolutely amazing country with its magnificent fjords, breathtaking auroras, and unique architecture.

This miniature Stairway Cinema is situated near one of the busiest bus stops in the center of Auckland, New Zealand. The aim of the project is to help people socialize by collectively watching a film while waiting for a bus.

These photos from around the world showing beaches of breathtaking beauty are the pleasure for your eyes on the hot summer day.

Located in one of the biggest lagoons in the Maldives and situated in the private island of Lankanfushi, this beautiful stilted resort is a true paradise.

Sagano Bamboo Grove is located in mountainous Arashiyama region of Kyoto. The place is splendid in its tranquility with tall bamboo stalks swaying gently back and forth under light wind.

See the beautiful pictures of Cuixmala, a luxurious eco-resort on the Western coast-line of Mexico that is popular among famous personalities.