adventure

Mother Nature is astonishing, to say the least. No artist or architect could compete with the flora, fauna and formations she’s dreamt up, so fittingly an alternative list to the classic, human-centric Seven Wonders of the World was created. From sky-high Mount Everest to the undersea Great Barrier Reef, herein are the best ways to see our blue and green globe’s most notable natural wonders.

Travelers typically beseech the weather gods for blue skies and sunshine, but some people live for a little drama every now and again—it often makes for a better story—and for those types there’s storm watching. Herein, seven spots across the globe where Mother Nature tends to put on a show.

Hoist anchor and set sail for one of these nine hotels that will inspire a maritime caper. Beautiful scenery comes standard, so strap on your sea legs and don’t forget to pack a Herman Melville novel.

Tent, sleeping bags, firewood, cutlery, food—the planning and packing that goes into a camping trip is daunting, but the result, being in nature, ends up being so satisfying. There’s a way to have that without all the work: glamping. Herein are nine resorts that have camp set up for you.

Head for the hills, as they say, with a holiday at one of these nine properties set on or in amongst magnificent mountains.