World Photography Day takes place this week (on Friday to be exact) and on this day people from all over the world with a passion for photographs come together to appreciate the history of photography and how far technology has come.

No matter whether you’re a professional or an amateur, we can all appreciate a photo, so we’ve decided to bring together a collection of some of the best shots of destinations that you can visit on a break with HotHolidays.co.uk.

Check out our selection below - and feel free to share some of your own holiday snaps!

Northern Lights over Hallgrimskirkja church in the Icelandic capital Reykjavik

A laughing tortoise enjoying himself in the Seychelles

Nature sits alongside a man-made wonder in Vietnam

A Citroen 2CV heads down an old street in Paris

The stunning beauty of the Great Barrier Reef

The amazing Egyptian sphinx

The sun sets in stunning fashion over Vancouver

Bright colours in Kings Canyon, Australia

Milford Sound is one of the most picturesque destinations in New Zealand

Dramatic fountains in the Peruvian capital Lima