The editors of ''Life'' have called upon their considerable experience to honour 100 of the most fascinating, the most splendid, the most unforgettable of all destinations. From the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx to the mysteries of Easter Island and Stonehenge, the editors of ''Life'' draw on the world's finest photography to reveal why readers must include these truly special places in their lives' itineraries. Drink in the kaleidoscope that is Australia's Great Barrier Reef and gaze at the majesty of Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro. Sample the sophisticated splendor of the Tuileries Gardens in Paris, as well as the sun baked wonders of the fortress city of the Andes: Machu Picchu. And, of course, the treasures of America are not forgotten, such as the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon and the serene Atlantic beauty of Nantucket Island. This is a volume designed to stimulate and provoke, to suggest and gently lead. It will prove to be a treasured collector's edition.