There are beautiful lakes. There are stunning lakes. And then there’s Moraine Lake—a lake so electric in color, it feels like nature broke out the neon paint. Nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, deep within the Valley of the Ten Peaks, this glacial masterpiece doesn’t just belong on postcards—it *is* the postcard.

When you think of paradise, chances are your mind drifts to powdery white beaches, turquoise lagoons, and towering limestone cliffs rising straight from the sea. Welcome to the Phi Phi Islands — a sun-drenched archipelago off the coast of Krabi that’s famous for its jaw-dropping beauty and for starring in one of the most iconic travel films ever: The Beach.