Wonders of the world

Holiday ideas, travel tips, tourist highlights and more for the incredible natural and manmade wonders from around the world

Dunes and desert: Nature in all its glory

A far cry from your typical sandy beach, we travel the world in this impressive photo gallery of sand dunes and desert destinations. Experience dusk on the dunes of Khongoryn Els (the singing sands) in...

Most incredible places in the world

Walk the world's most exquisite lands with famous heritage sites galore

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Tricks and mortar: the world's most bizarre architecture

Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí believed that the straight line belonged to man, while the curved was divine. If curved was a metaphor for bending the bricks and mortar rule book, then he certainly...

Escape to the exotic shores of Hawaii

Spoiled for its endless array of windsurfing, diving and kayaking possibilities, throw on a wetsuit and immerse yourself in Hawaii’s never ending outdoor activities or simply lie by...

Dive in and discover Egypt

Expect more than a place to build sandcastles - an Egyptian holiday could involve anything from camel trekking and haggling in the souks to embracing the glittering nightlife of the Red Sea resorts. Timeless...

Patagonia: Some of the most mesmerising landscapes on earth

The unspoiled, unfamiliar and foreign lands of Patagonia boast some of the most dramatic and mesmerising landscapes on earth. Located on the southern tip of the South American continent between the towering...

Thailand: The best island escapes

With infinite white beaches, pristine shores and forested coastlines laiden with palm trees, who wouldn't want to explore the wonders of these mystical islands. Whether it's experiencing an open tuk...

Capturing the magic in the air as autumn leaves fall

Whether a footstep or a far cry away, the beauties of autumn weather surround us everywhere. With flowers in their final bloom, a still autumnal air, crisp leaves scattered on the ground and burnt sunset...

Tibet's stunning great outdoors shows western culture what we're missing

Steeped in the mythical and enchanting Buddhist heritage, HELLO! Online brings you the breathtaking landscape of Tibet. North-east of the Himalayas and the highest region on earth, the 'Land of Snows'...

Angel Falls: Venezuela's little known natural wonder

The jaw-dropping Angel Falls are nestled deep in an expanse of Venezuelan natural beauty, the Canaima National Park. Soaring at a height of nearly 1000 metres, Angel Falls are the world's...

Wind down the romantic canals of Venice

The film world has descended once more on the magical city of Venice for the 69th Venice Film Festival. But away from the glitz and glam of the red carpet exists the fantastic art and culture of one of...

Explore the world with unique travel adventures

Ever wanted to learn more about the world but at a loss for where to go? It's increasingly difficult to surprise intrepid travellers who are looking for new adventures in which to test all their...

The world's most iconic places to photograph

Certain places are a must to capture through the lense: when in Rome, the obvious choice is the Colosseum and when in Paris, the Eiffel Tower. But far from these popular destinations lie...

The Caribbean: Get hooked on a bounty of beautiful islands

The Pirates of the Caribbean films were smash-hit successes and undoubtedly heightened Johnny Depp's heartthrob status. But they also shed light on the bountiful beauty of the islands – so head for...

Iguazu Falls, a paradise on earth

As the widest series of waterfalls in the world, Iguazu Falls is one of the seven natural wonders. It offers one of the most awe-inspiring sights in nature, its widest fall stretching out across more than...

Discover Petra two hundred years on

Emulate Swiss explorer Johann Burchard, who discovered the city of Petra 200 years ago, by travelling to Jordan in 2012 to discover firsthand one of the new seven wonders of the world. Completely...

A tour of Tenerife, in the footsteps of Perseus

In 2011 alone, more than one hundred film crews chose the Canary Islands as their main shooting location. Every few square miles the landscape transforms itself, making it such a wonderul natural...

The ultimate of unique experiences in Zambia

Situated on the banks of the Zambezi river, very close to the Victoria Falls, is one of the natural wonders of the world: The Royal Livingstone. This Sun International hotel is one of those places everyone...