Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resort, Moto Tevairoa island, Bora Bora, French Polynesia, South Pacific, Pacific

Wulin traditional village, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China

The inner lagoon on Isla Rasa, an important nesting site for terns and gulls, Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

Madeira Botanical Garden, Funchal, Madeira

Pica hot springs, Northern Atacama, Chile, South America

Alila Jabal Akhdar hotel, nestled 2000 metres above sea level, surrounded by Al Hajar Mountains, Sultanate of Oman, Arabian Peninsula

Turtle Bay, a popular sandy beach in Cooper's Island, St. George's parish, Bermuda, North Atlantic

Cave of Elafonisos island with orange rock color painted in white, Greece

Pebble beach with turquoise water, Krioneri, Preveza, Greece

Helipad and spectacular scenery on the island of Madeira, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

Extraordinary sandstone rock structure called Dancing Rocks in the Sharaan Nature Reserve, AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Corong Corong Beach, El Nido, Bacuit Bay, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Man standing on a dune in the Sharqiya Sands, formerly known as Wahiba Sands, desert region of Sultanate of Oman

Michlifen luxury hotel, Ifrane, Middle Atlas, Morocco

Chefchaouen by night, Rif region, Morocco

City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Overloaded truck, Eastern Central African Republic

The stunning coastline near Cha de Branquinha, northwest Saint Anthony, Cape Verde

Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) at dusk, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, South Asia, Asia

Serenity Beach, Cadlao Island, El Nido, Bacuit Bay, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Drone aerial view of a kayak on the turquoise water, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

View of bars and cafes at Port d'Andratx, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Mexican aztec dress gods at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico. Aztec clothing was generally loose fitting and did not completely cover the body. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, the people were surprised to see them in their full armour, with only their faces exposed. Aztec clothes were generally made of cotton (which was imported) or ayate fiber, made from the Maguey Cactus (also called the Century Plant or American Aloe). Women would weave the fibers into clothing, a task girls were taught as young teenagers. Because of their vast trading network, the Aztecs were able to make use of a beautiful array of dyes, creating the brilliant

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge. In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system. Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.

Aerial views of El Castillo and the Ruins of the Mayan temple grounds at Tulum, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico. Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12 meter 39 ft tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society, and eventually causing the city to be abandoned.

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge. In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system. Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge. In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system. Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.

Cenote Ik Kil in Yucatan, Mexico, a natural pit, or sinkhole near Chichen Itza. Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Ik Kil was sacred to the Mayans who used this cenote for both relaxation and ritual services centuries ago.

Aerial views of El Castillo and the Ruins of the Mayan temple grounds at Tulum, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico. Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12 meter 39 ft tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society, and eventually causing the city to be abandoned.

Aerial view of Mayan Ruin of Chichen Itza Archaeological Site Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

Kayakking in front of the beach of Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

Swimming at Cenote Ik Kil in Yucatan, Mexico, a natural pit, or sinkhole near Chichen Itza. Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Ik Kil was sacred to the Mayans who used this cenote for both relaxation and ritual services centuries ago.

Aerial view of Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

Aerial view of Mayan Ruin of Chichen Itza Archaeological Site Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

Estructura 8I-13 El Castillo at Chunyaxche Muyil Maya ruins, rainforest near Tulum, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge. In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system. Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.

Underwater close up view of open coral polyp during a dive, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

A Mexican staff member holds a tucan at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Gran Cenote de Tulum in Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Mexico. There are thousands of cenotes dotted all over Mexico���s Yucatan Peninsula, and their existence is as much a defining characteristic of the region as is the distinct geological feature from which they result. Once revered by the ancient Mayans as sacred wells, they are now magnets for tourists, adventurers, and explorers alike.

Palms and old pier in Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system. Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.

Mexican aztec dress gods at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico. Aztec clothing was generally loose fitting and did not completely cover the body. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, the people were surprised to see them in their full armour, with only their faces exposed. Aztec clothes were generally made of cotton (which was imported) or ayate fiber, made from the Maguey Cactus (also called the Century Plant or American Aloe). Women would weave the fibers into clothing, a task girls were taught as young teenagers. Because of their vast trading network, the Aztecs were able to make use of a beautiful array of dyes, creating the brilliant

The Church and Nunnery at Chichen Itza Archaeological Site in Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

El Castillo, The Pyramid of Kukulkán, is the Most Popular Building in the UNESCO Mayan Ruin of Chichen Itza Archaeological Site Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

Strawberry Poison Frog (Dendrobates pumilio), adult, Bastimentos National Park, Bocas del Toro, Panama. The strawberry poison frog or strawberry poison-dart frog (Oophaga pumilio or Dendrobates pumilio) is a species of small amphibian poison dart frog found in Central America. It is common throughout its range, which extends from eastern central Nicaragua through Costa Rica and northwestern Panama. The species is often found in humid lowlands and premontane forest, but large populations are also found in disturbed areas such as plantations. The strawberry poison frog is perhaps most famous for its widespread variation in coloration, comprising approximately 15���30 color morphs, most of which are presumed to be true-breeding. O. pumilio, while not the most poisonous of the dendrobatids, is the most toxic member of its genus. The species is most diverse in Panama with varieties in vivid shades of all red, orange, blue, yellow or green, green and yellow, white with red, orange or black and spotted varieties. The most colorful mix is found in Isla Bastimentos Marine National Park though not all in one place. Colors vary by location. A beach on the north side of the island is named after the species. Two of Southern Explorations' Panama tours visit red frog habitat. Both the eight-day Panama Adventure trip and eleven-day Panama Highlights trip spend time in Isla Bastimentos Marine National Park and the former also goes to Red Frog Beach. The red frog is not as poisonous as some of its cousins and is not a threat to humans. It subsists on a diet of ants that dine on poisonous plants, providing the red frog its protective skin toxin. Males attract females with a loud quick chirp. To hear the distinctive sound before you depart on your Panama tours, go to the University of Michigan Museum's biodiversity website (www.animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu.) After birth, the tadpoles climb aboard the mother who deposits them in different protected areas where she retu

White Mexican church and street art at 5th Avenue, Playa del Carmen, Caribe, Quintana Roo state, Mayan Riviera, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Portal Maya sculpture Mayan Gateway situated in Parque Fundadores by sculptor Jose Arturo Tavares in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Horse drawn carriages on a city street in front of the plaza grande square, Merida, the capital city of the Yucatan, Mexico Latin America

Merida Mexico - the Merida city sign in the Plaza Grande, Merida, the capital city of the Yucatan, Mexico Latin America

El Castillo, The Pyramid of Kukulkán, is the Most Popular Building in the UNESCO Mayan Ruin of Chichen Itza Archaeological Site Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico. Asian tour leder dressed in a maya style.

Colorful Mexican ceramic skulls or calaveras and Frida Kahlo souvenirs in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico

El Castillo, The Pyramid of Kukulkán, is the Most Popular Building in the UNESCO Mayan Ruin of Chichen Itza Archaeological Site Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

El Castillo, The Pyramid of Kukulkán, is the Most Popular Building in the UNESCO Mayan Ruin of Chichen Itza Archaeological Site Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

The Great Ball Court in the Mayan Ruins of Chichen Itza Archaeological Site Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

The Parque Hidalgo and statue of Manuel Cepeda Peraza and The San Ildefonso Cathedral in Mérida, the capital and largest city in the Yucatan State and Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

Stony stairs of tomb of the High Priest pyramid at Chichen Itza Archaeological Site in Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

The Bishop's Palace or Peninsula Athenaeum and The San Ildefonso Cathedral in Mérida, the capital and largest city in the Yucatan State and Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

Tradtional Fijian Warrior portrait in Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Resort, Mamanucas island group Fiji

An outrigger boat used for reef excursions in Bora Bora, French Polynesia Society Island.

Aerial view of the heart-shaped island of Tavarua, near Viti Levu, Republic of Fiji, South Pacific Islands, Pacific

Fiji islands boat experience. Excitor is the fastest boat of its size and kind in Fiji and definitely not to be missed whilst visiting Fiji! Offering unique high-speed tours and transfers around Port Denarau and the Mamanuca Islands.

Sting rays in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

Tradtional Fijian dances and music in Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Resort, Mamanucas island group Fiji

Sunset in Le Meridien Hotel on the island of Tahiti, French Polynesia, Tahiti Nui, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Likuliku Lagoon Resort, Five Star Resort, Malolo Island, Mamanucas, Fiji. Lighting fire late in the afternoon.

Tradtional Fijian songs and music in Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Resort, Mamanucas island group Fiji

Tourist girl with a bike in Fakarava, Tuamotus Archipelago French Polynesia, Tuamotu Islands, South Pacific.

Island of Taha'a, French Polynesia. Polynesian music and dances at the Motu Mahana, Taha'a, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Ukelele guitar Souvenirs stall in Papeete Municipal covered Market, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Tahiti Nui, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Tradtional Fijian Warriors portrait in Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Resort, Mamanucas island group Fiji

Island of Taha'a, French Polynesia. Polynesian music and dances at the Motu Mahana, Taha'a, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Tradtional Fijian Warriors portrait in Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Resort, Mamanucas island group Fiji

Pā'ōfa'i gardens in Papeete city centre. Tahiti, French Polynesia, Papeete's harbour, Tahiti Nui, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific

Kayaking in front Le Meridien Hotel on the island of Tahiti, French Polynesia, Tahiti Nui, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Colourful Polynesian Pareo or Sarong for Sale in a Tourist Gift Shop in Vaitape, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Pearls shopping center at Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

Sunset in Le Meridien Hotel on the island of Tahiti, French Polynesia, Tahiti Nui, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Island of Taha'a, French Polynesia. A local boy plays the ukulele to woo your girl at the Motu Mahana, Taha'a, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Boy, Local people living in Solevu island and Yaro island in Malolo Island Mamanucas island group Fiji

Beautiful local woman playing ukulele in Rangiroa beach, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Paul Gauguin docked in the Island of Taha'a, French Polynesia. Motu Mahana palm trees at the beach, Taha'a, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Road way in Cook's bay and Paopao valley in Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

Island of Taha'a, French Polynesia. Polynesian music and dances at the Motu Mahana, Taha'a, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Moorea island french polynesia lagoon aerial view panorama. reef see, Moorea island (aerial view), Windward Islands, Society Islands, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean. landscape

Inside a room Villas in Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Resort, Mamanucas island group Fiji

Tropical palm trees and lagoon of Fakarava, Tuamotus Archipelago French Polynesia, Tuamotu Islands, South Pacific. Summer vacation concept. Tropical coconut palm trees, coral gardens, beautiful turquoise clear water and blue sky with some white clouds. Fakarava, an atoll in the west of the Tuamotu group, French Polynesia

Albatros. Tourists on a snorkeling excursion to view black tipped sharks and sting rays in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

Pearls stall shopping center at Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

Paul Gauguin docked in the Island of Taha'a, French Polynesia. Motu Mahana palm trees at the beach, Taha'a, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Woman fruit seller at Papeete Municipal covered Market, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Tahiti Nui, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Sting rays in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

Tradtional Fijian doing a kava ceremony in Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Resort, Mamanucas island group Fiji

Hammock under coconut trees at Luxury Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa on Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia.

Tradtional Fijian songs and music in Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Resort, Mamanucas island group Fiji

Namotu Island Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial view

Tradtional Fijian Warrior portrait in Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Resort, Mamanucas island group Fiji

Island of Taha'a, French Polynesia. A local boy plays the ukulele to woo your girl at the Motu Mahana, Taha'a, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Fishers in Fautaua Valley. Les Rivières de Tahiti. Fauoro river in Teahupoo. Papeete Tahiti nui French Polynesia France

Island of Taha'a, French Polynesia. A local boy plays the ukulele to woo your girl at the Motu Mahana, Taha'a, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.