The highest tropical mountain range in the world is in Central Peru, home to a vast array of exotic and quirky plants and animals.

This enchanting rainforest hotel looks as though it grew from the forest itself.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

Ancestral Puebloan ruins, natural arches, and box canyons abound in this seldom-visited corner of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park.

White llama terraces dazzle in Peru's "other Machu Picchu."

The country's oldest continually-operated mini golf course lies hidden in plain sight, eclipsed by one of D.C.'s most popular tourist attractions.

The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.

A stealthy Apache hideaway that became the haunting site of a mass grave.

This natural sea cave hides a small wonderland of natural turquoise beauty.

Legs Inn provides Polish food, a cornucopia of Native American artwork, wood carvings, and mounted deer heads.