Amanda Oppold

While these hotels may not be built to last, the memory of staying inside an ice hotel will stick around forever.

From smooth gouda to sharp Roquefort, cheeses around the world are as varied as the locations they originated from. True cheese-lovers will need to make honorary pilgrimages to all of these locales to enjoy an authentic tasting experience.

These man-made attractions, scattered around the globe, boast spectacular histories as former dwellings, burial grounds, and even smugglers' tunnels.

The natural world can be pretty spectacular, but what we see every day isn't even the half of it. Deep beneath the earth's surface, hidden away in mountains, or submerged within oceans are some of the world's most awe-inspiring natural wonders.

Imagine yourself relaxing by a sparkling pool, glass of wine in hand, gorgeous villa behind you and Napa Valley sprawling before you. Make the dream a reality with a stay in one of these luxurious rental vineyard villas.