Indisputably, one place is a sea cave on Kaua'i, the cover shot on National Geographic's "Visions of Paradise," $35, published this month. The selection features 250 spectacular images of land, sea and air locations, each enriched by Geographic photographers' recollections.

Now, National Geographic invites the public to submit images that represent their vision of heaven on Earth to the Visions of Paradise photography contest, which runs through Dec. 21.

Each week, 20 images will be selected from the entries and posted on the site, where viewers can vote on their favorites.

At the end of the submission period, 20 overall winners will be selected; their photographs will be posted on the site, and each winner will receive a copy of Visions of Paradise with their shot on the front. To enter, go to www.nationalgeographic.com/myvision.

— Chris Oliver

MAUI

BEST ISLAND IN THE WORLD IS RIGHT HERE, CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER SAYS

Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Maui the "Best Island in the World" and Honolulu No. 7 in "Top Cities to visit in the United States" category (San Francisco topped the list), in the magazine's annual Reader's Choice Awards Poll.

More than 32,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers participated in the 2008 survey. The complete Readers Awards results are in the magazine's November issue and at www.cntraveler.com.

THEME PARKS

TRANSFORMERS RIDE IS COMING TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD

Universal Studios Hollywood will add a Transformers ride in 2011 featuring 3-D high-definition footage with special effects and robotics. The price tag for the Transformers ride could top that of the $40 million Simpsons Ride. An identical Transformers ride is scheduled to debut first at Universal Studios Singapore.

Steven Spielberg, executive producer on "Transformers" and a creative consultant to Universal's theme parks, has developed rides and attractions based on "Jurassic Park," "E.T.," "Jaws" and "War of the Worlds." A "Transformers" movie sequel opens in summer 2009.

— Los Angeles Times