The Jeita Grotto Limestone Caves in Lebanon

The Jeita Grotto is a compound of two separate but interconnected karstic limestone caves spanning an overall length of nearly 9 kilometers (5.6 mi). The caves are situated in the Nahr al-Kalb valley within the locality of Jeita, 18 kilometres (11 mi) north of the Lebanese capital Beirut.

Though inhabited in prehistoric times, the lower cave was not rediscovered until 1836 by Reverend William Thomson; it can only be visited by boat since it channels an underground river that provides fresh drinking water to more than a million Lebanese.

The Jeita Grotto is also one of 28 finalists to become one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature!

Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island "widely regarded as the most beautiful island in the Pacific " is the closest island getaway to Sydney, and a part of New South Wales. It's less than two hours flying from either Sydney or Brisbane off Australia's east coast. It is one of just four island groups to be inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list for the global significance of its natural beauty and heritage.

The crystal lagoon is bordered by the world's most southerly coral reef. Just wander in off the beach to snorkel among colourful tropical and sub-tropical fish, turtles and other marine life. Or head further off-shore to SCUBA dive on world-class sites. The water is so clean and clear, it's like swimming in an aquarium.

Beauty of Switzerland

Switzerland is a country situated in western Europe. Its landlocked geographically divided between the Alps, the Swiss Plateau and the Jura, spanning an area of 41,285 sq.km.

While the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, the Swiss population of approximately 7.9 million people is concentrated mostly on the Plateau, where the largest cities are to be found. Among them are the two global cities and economic centres of Zurich and Geneva.