Some places seem to always be at the top of everyone’s bucket-lists, like France, Italy or China. These places are so popular, they usher in millions of visitors every year. According to figures released this August, France welcomed 84.7 million foreign visitors, making it the most visited country in the world.The United States came in second after receiving 69.8 million tourists, reports The Telegraph, and Spain, China and Italy followed close behind respectively. But while these countries may be luring...

The bidding has started on this town with a secret. Just about 30 minutes outside Hartford, Connecticut, you’ll find the historic village of Johnsonville. The 62-acre space is full of homes, retail space, churches and a post office. It can can all be yours for $800,000 -- cheaper than a mega-mansion. But before you post a bid, you should know that it has a secret. Eccentric millionaire Ray Schmitt tried to make Johnsonville a tourist attraction during the 1960s, but...

Caves by definition are natural creations, underground spaces created by the weathering of rock. But after visiting a few caves managed by governments or commercial organizations, photographer Austin Irving noticed that the caverns had been altered in almost bizarre ways to accommodate tourism. Inspired by this discovery, Irving created a photo series entitled “Show Caves,” which looks at the merger of two seemingly conflicting forces: natural and manipulated. In a statement, Irving said the images “highlight the tension that exists...

Afraid of heights? Then you may want to avoid this brand new suspension bridge on your next vacation. It’s called Peak Walk at the Glacier 3000 Resort in the Swiss Alps, and it’s the world’s first suspension bridge to ever connect two mountain peaks. Up to 300 people at a time can venture across the 351 feet long, 31-inch wide walkway that’s situated 9,800 feet above sea level. The $1.9 million bridge was designed to survive the extreme elements in...

Photographer SephLawless has built a following with his haunting images of abandoned America—from crumbling malls to decaying buildings. From the outside, all these structures exhibit the obvious effects of years of neglect and constant exposure to the elements, but many of them harbor dark secrets and disturbing histories. In his new book "13: An American Horror Story," Lawless collects the real-life stories behind abandoned "haunted" houses and mansions across the country. The images are eerie and some of the stories...

The video above comes from the Princess Julianna Airport on the Caribbean Island of St. Maarten, which is one of the craziest runways in the world. Runway 10 is infamous for its landings which bring jetliners squeamishly close to people who are hanging out at Maho Beach. (PHOTOS: Craziest Runways In the World) This latest video shows a 727 coming in for a landing, just barely breezing over the heads of everyone trying to snap photos. MORE ON WEATHER.COM: More...

Robot bartenders. Virtual balconies in windowless rooms. Skydiving and surfing simulators. It's not a scene from a sci-fi movie, you're probably just on board the Quantum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's new 18-deck luxury cruise liner that's set to revolutionize cruise vacations. The new vessel is the third largest cruise ship ever built, with room for nearly 5,000 passengers according to USA Today.At 1,141ft-long, Quantum of the Seas is longer than five Boeing 747s. But massive size aside, the Quantum...

Dottie Coven and Keith Stewart took the idea of a destination wedding to new heights when they got hitched on a 737. The celebration started in the terminal where there were decorations and a band. The actual ceremony happened during a two-hour flight from Nashville to Dallas' Love Field. A 4-year old flower girl named Sydney passed out peanuts to everyone, and then after drink service, at 32,000 feet, and somewhere over Arkansas, the couple exchanged vows. (MORE: 19 Couples...

One of the biggest hassles of modern air travel might be on its way out. Traveling with medicines, cosmetics, baby food, drinks and other liquids has been difficult for years. But now the Cobolt Insight 100 might be the answer to getting you through security with less hassle. The technology can scan a liquid to differentiate between a shampoo and a dangerous explosive. Several European airports are already testing the technology. MORE ON WEATHER.COM: America's Best Airports ...

Looking for a free trip around the world? Well, if your name is Elizabeth Gallagher and you have a Canadian passport -- and you’re open to spending a lot of time with a stranger -- then you’re in luck. Jordan Axani from Toronto is looking for someone to travel with him to seven cities around the world. He has an extra ticket because he bought it before he and his girlfriend, named Elizabeth Gallagher, broke up. He doesn’t want the...

From a stream flowing down a mountain during a heavy storm to a wet and windy moment captured on the site of a copper mine, weather played a significant role in the winning images of the 2014 Take a View 'Landscape Photographer of the Year' Awards, which aim to showcase the richly diverse landscape of the UK. Photographer Mark Littlejohn's shot of asmall, transient stream created by heavy rain in Scotland's vastGlencoe’s mountains won the top prize in this year's...

He could afford business-class flights and stays at luxurious five-star hotels and island resorts, but 64-year-old English millionaire Ian Argus Stuart is choosing to spend almost a month alone on a remote island in the Pacific, building his own shelter and fishing for his own food as a voluntary "castaway." The entrepreneur is spending 21 days on a volcanic island with no guides, no food, and no hotels, as a client of Docastaway, a company that offers "desert island" vacation...