Exotic Destinations 101

Visiting exotic countries with natural beauty in Asia.

Africa's varied terrain includes beautiful beaches, imposing mountain ranges and lush tropical forests.

The Americas' diversity and juxtapositions, from rainforests to deserts, mountains and cosmopolitan cities, add to their appeal for visitors.

From the wide-open plains of the desert in Australia, to the lush tropical islands dotted around the Pacific, the variety of landscapes found in Oceania is truly jaw-dropping.

As far as travel destinations go, it doesn't get much better than beautiful Europe; although its historic cities often get the attention, the continent also boasts wide open spaces and beautiful landscapes.

Northern Europe is a region of striking contrasts and extremes, from the ferocity and heat of volcanic eruptions, to the glistening stillness of ice and snow.

South America is a continent of contrasts from towering glaciers to volcanic canyons.

North Africa boasts the largest dry desert on Earth as well as varied and beautiful landscapes.

Western Asia encompasses several of the world's most enchanting, exotic nations.

South Asia's nations boast lush landscapes and fragrant spice exports enjoyed the world over.