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Our world is wide and wonderful place, filled with amazing geological formations and incredible remote locations. From some of the most remote private islands in the world to incredible green retreats right outside of our biggest cities, here are some of the most fascinating places on Earth to take a trip.

Eco Lofts Commune with Nature at This Mexico Hotel

These cute little pod hotels fit everything you need in a hotel suite, but the best part is the outdoor terrace and stunning views of Mexico's wine country.

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Just Peachy: Australia's Pretty Pink Hutt Lagoon

Western Australia's Hutt Lagoon is pink as a blushing bride and saltier than a sailor on shore leave, thanks to an abundance of beta carotene-producing algae.

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Designing Dream Travel: 14 Spectacular Eco Hotels

These compact, portable, prefab eco-friendly travel destinations seem too amazing to be real, like a UFO suite and a 'magic mountain' complete with waterfall.

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Water Colors: 10 Unnaturally Dyed Polluted Rivers

Tinted by toxins and flushed of fish, the startling hues of these 10 ravaged rivers are red cards against those who mismanage these precious resources.

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Silverthorne Ice Castle Glitters and Glows in Colorado

Ice castles soar 30 feet into the air and glow with an ethereal light after sunset in Colorado thanks to the artistry of Brent Christensen at Silverthorne.

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Roll Call: Kelvin-Helmholtz Clouds Make Weather Waves

Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds are a rare and often spectacular weather phenomenon whose rolling, wavy appearance can be both beautiful and frightening.

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Refuge in the Alps Looks Like a Giant Telescope

Powered with solar panels, this tube-shaped prefabricated getaway is perched amidst glaciers in the Alps, providing mountaineers with a cozy place to sleep.

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25hours: Reclaimed Shipping Container Hotel in Hamburg

A Hamburg hotel features a reclaimed shipping container and a gritty dockside harbor theme with ship cabin-like rooms and a 'loading dock' in the lobby.

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New 7 Wonders of Nature: The 7 Winning Wonders!

The exciting New7Wonders campaign that ended on November 11th, 2011 raised awareness of the Earth's natural beauty and in that respect, everyone's a winner.

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New 7 Wonders of Nature: The 28 Semi-Finalists

The New7Wonders of Nature campaign has winnowed 440 prospects down to just 28 "Official Finalist Candidates" with voting scheduled to end on November 11, 2011.

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14 Unbelievably Unique Parks & Botanical Gardens

These 14 botanical gardens and parks, from Scotland to Costa Rica, represent some of the most beautiful mash-ups between wild nature and human cultivation.

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Earth from Above: Wild Aerial Photography Series

Thousands of stunning aerial photographs of the Earth in all its varied beauty have been made available to the public by photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand.

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Sky High: Stunning Observation Tower Shoots Upward

A beautifully designed nature observation tower in Latvia ascends 120 feet into the sky and features caged balconies from which to enjoy the view along the way.

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Impossible Pillars: Another Natural Wonder of the World

China's Zhangjiajie National Park features breathtaking geological formations - seemingly gravity-defying pillars that inspired the floating mountains in Avatar.

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Squeal Wheels Tour: The Top 10 Cutest Electric Cars

These 10 cute-as-can-be electric cars and electric car concepts add a fluffy dollop of squeal appeal to your sustainable, pollution-free driving experience.

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