Minaret and palm trees on banks of Nile River, Egypt

Cane Malu, aerial drone landscape, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Red ginger lily (Etlingera elatior), Parc floral de Valombreuse, Petit-Bourg, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe

Exterior view of the National Museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

View of villlas overlooking bay at Camp de Mar, Camp de Mar, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

View of Kabukicho neon lit street at night, Shinjuku City, Kabukicho, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan

Macaw seen from Macau Tower, Special Administrative Region, China, Asia

View of food on display in the food court in the interior of Time Out Market, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

View of Old Cataract Aswan on the Nile river from small boat in Aswan, Aswan, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Kuskovo palace, Moscow, Russia

Reggae Beach Bar, Punta Sur, Cozumel Island, Quintana Roo State, Mexico

View towards El Castillo, Tulum Archeological Site, Quintana Roo State, Mexico

View towards El Castillo, Tulum Archeological Site, Quintana Roo State, Mexico

View of Giza Pyramids from rooftop terrace at sunset, Cairo, Egypt, Africa

View of Giza Pyramids from Marriott hotel, Cairo, Egypt, Africa

View of the Giza Pyramids from rooftop terrace during golden hour, Giza, Cairo, Egypt, Africa

Aerial of a luxury hotel in Kigoma, Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

View of The Endless Red Gates (Torii) at Fushimi Inari Shrine at dusk, Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan

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

Skyline of Singapore Marina Bay at night with Marina Bay Sands, Art Science museum and tourist boats, Singapore

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

Breakfast served on the terrace of a riad in Marrakesh, Morocco

Michlifen luxury hotel, Ifrane, Middle Atlas, Morocco

Chefchaouen by night, Rif region, Morocco

Overhead view of tourist boat on coral reef in the exotic lagoon, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

View of exotic flowers in the Botanical Gardens, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

View over the town of Keren, Eritrea, Africa

View from Cheli La Pass of Bhutan's most sacred mountain, Mount Jhomolhari, 7314m, Himalayas, Bhutan, Asia

Pool at Lime Resort, El Nido, Bacuit Bay, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bulog Dos Island, Calamian Islands, Coron, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Aerial view of boats moored in the exotic lagoon, Mkokotoni, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

View of exotic flowers in the Botanical Gardens, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

View of windsailing at Playa de Palma and Palma and hills in background from S'Arenal, S'Arenal, Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

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

View of Agios Spiridon Beach in Palaiokastritsa, Palaiokastritsa, Corfu, Ionian Sea, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Aerial view of fishing boats moored in the exotic lagoon, Mkokotoni, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Aerial of Goa island near the Island of Mozambique, Mozambique, Africa

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

View from Cheli La Pass of Bhutan's most sacred mountain, Mount Jhomolhari, 7314m, Himalayas, Bhutan, Asia

Taktshang Goemba (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, Paro, Bhutan, Asia

View of exotic flowers in the Botanical Gardens, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

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

View of colourful and exotic spices, Spice Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

View of colourful and exotic spices, Spice Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Dried food and spice shop, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Rainforest seen from Skyrail Cableway, North Queensland, Australia

Rainforest seen from Skyrail Cableway, North Queensland, Australia

Damnern Saduak floating market, Bangkok, Thailand

Damnern Saduak floating market, Bangkok, Thailand

Landscape look-out point, Hurulu Eco Park biosphere reserve, Habarana, Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka, Asia

Matagi Island, Fiji, Pacific Islands

View of the coast near Quissico Zavala in southern Mozambique.

View along the beach of Maumere on the island of Flores, Indonesia.

View of Mosquito island from Bamboo island (Ko Mai Phai) near Koh Phi Phi in the Andaman Sea on Thailand's west coast.

View of the coast near Quissico Zavala in southern Mozambique.

Aerial view of islands and reef complexes. Micronesia

Golden hamlet (Hypoplectrus gummigutta), full view with fish swimming with indistinct coral background, Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Blackcap basslet (Gamma melacara), view of purple fish with sponges and corals behind, Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Sargassumfish (Histrio histrio). Full side view of swimming fish, clear detail of fins, Bermuda, Western Atlantic

Aerial view of Abu Dhabi cityscape and coastline, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

High angle view of woman walking on gold floor

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

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.

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