Papillon Airways, Las Vegas

Lining an otherwise unremarkable swath of the American desert, it is one of the world's great wonders—an awe-inspiring gorge that taps into the sublime and reminds us all of our insignificant place in Earth's grand history. This, of course, is the Las Vegas Strip, rivaled only by the Grand Canyon in its majesty. Overseeing a fleet of eco-friendly helicopters, the pilots at Papillon Helicopters lead aerial tours of everything from the Canyon's North and West & South Rims to the Las Vegas Strip, hovering above both ancient pines and lit-up casinos while narrating the trip with pre-recorded commentary in up to 11 different languages.