Aerial view of boats in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Capri, Italy (@ Glowimages/Getty Images)

Aerial view of boats in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Capri, Italy (@ Glowimages/Getty Images)

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• Can you believe there\s a dingy cave around the corner from here that beats even this lush landscape?""Word of warning - it\s likely to leave you feeling very blue
• We\re in a perfect spot to spy on the rich and famous moored on this cool coast.""But what do they look at from the water?
• The glitzy tourist destination here has played host to cultural figures from politics, art and literature over the years.""Mariah Carey has a villa - what does she see in the place?
• This island in the Gulf of Naples was once a part of mainland Italy.""Greek geographer Strabo believed it got the boot at some point

Rider on a theme-park water slide (@ Peter Essick/Aurora Photos)

Rider on a theme-park water slide (@ Peter Essick/Aurora Photos)

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• Does it look like this person\s lost his head?""Perhaps he rode every single one of these
• This is fun but where can you find the biggest collection of rides like these in the world?""A “watery road” that flows from Germany to America
• We\re picking up speed and ready to check out one of the longest water jumps in history.""But is it even real?
• The origins of the water slide are said to stretch back to the Balinese people in the 17th Century.""Guess what they used to make them from?

Ibiza island night view of Eivissa town and sea lights reflection (@ Tono Balaguer/easyFotostock)

Ibiza island night view of Eivissa town and sea lights reflection (@ Tono Balaguer/easyFotostock)

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• Worried about the costs involved in seeing one of these super sights happening for real?""You can watch it right here in 60 seconds
• Can you feel the cool water splashing at your feet in a moment of perfect bliss?""Probably not - here\s where to go to make it happen
• Every year, this stunning setting is host to thousands of music fans and a soundtrack that plays 24\/7.""Who\s ready to rock?
• In 654 BC, Phoenician settlers founded a port in this part of the Balearic Islands.""People have been living it up here ever since

Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev, Ukraine (@ SIME/eStock Photo)

Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev, Ukraine (@ SIME/eStock Photo)

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• In which country is this magnificent religious icon the sole Unesco World Heritage site?""It was part of the Soviet Union, until its 1991 dissolution
• On 1 July, this capital city will play host to European football\s biggest match.""The first game takes place today in Warsaw, Poland - get the lowdown here
• Don\t be surprised to see a queue of English footballers outside one of these over the next few weeks.""Do any of them have a prayer of coming up with magic like this?
• Saint Sophia Cathedral is one of the big attractions in a country currently overflowing with them.""It is the co-host of Euro 2012, which kicks off today

Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, New York, USA (@ Richard Cummins/Corbis)

Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, New York, USA (@ Richard Cummins/Corbis)

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• Stunning scenes are on the corner of every block around here.""Shall we take a big bite out of this delicious place?
• Founded in 1880, the singing company that appears here is part of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.""They have a big part to play in which city\s rich cultural heritage?
• In the late 1970s, the nightclub Studio 54 ensured the city featured today became synonymous with disco.""Which Natalie Portman film, set in this venue, saw her getting down to a very different sound?
• Think you\ve got the X Factor? Want to be The Voice of a generation?""If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere

The Palm Islands artificial archipelago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (@ Jochem Wijnands/age fotostock)

The Palm Islands artificial archipelago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (@ Jochem Wijnands/age fotostock)

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• How hard can it really be to build your own exclusive holiday destination like this one?""You\ll need one billion cubic metres of rock and sand
• In 1971, the city featured here became part of the United Arab Emirates.""That was five years after they, quite literally, struck gold
• You\re looking at “the most audacious engineering project the world has ever seen”.""But is such extreme luxury really worth such extreme risks?
• This artificial archipelago is said to be visible from space.""Imagine the fare - looking at it this way is much cheaper

Meerkats in Namibia (@ Gerard Lacz/age fotostock)

Meerkats in Namibia (@ Gerard Lacz/age fotostock)

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• Members of this sociable gang can often be seen hugging, cuddling and grooming each other.""How come they\re such a caring mob?
• What chance have you got of sneaking past the eagle-eyed vigil pictured here?""Quite a good one, actually - they like to sleep on the job
• Suricata suricatta is a small mammal belonging to the mongoose family.""Let\s see if we can stand up a few more facts
• Our inquisitive quartet are keeping watch in a country named after one of the oldest deserts on Earth.""Where will you find this ancient, arid landscape?