Architectural Digest
The 21 Most Beautiful Countries in the World
Top honors in the US News ranking of the most scenic countries went to Greece, which nabbed the number one spot thanks to its stunning natural scenery and enticing adventure offerings. There, Angelos Michalopoulos and Vassiliki Petridou, who own a third of the island—including its main attraction, the Calilo hotel—have made a sustainable pledge to leave 99% of their land untouched. Among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—a list that includes the Great Barrier Reef, aurora borealis, and the Grand Canyon—is Victoria Falls, located between Zambia and Zimbabwe.