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AcapulcoThis has to be one of the world’s most famous beach resorts, where the action continues around the clock. By day, the horseshoe-shaped bay is the place to see and be seen, while evenings light up with nightclubs, bars and fabulous restaurants. Don’t miss the cliff divers of La Quebrada, soaring off 136-foot-high cliffs into Pacific Ocean waves – it’s extra spectacular at night. |
AricaThe prize of Arica awaits your arrival. Historic El Morro is a magnificently high bluff overlooking the sea. En route view the Azapa Valley geoglyphs visible in the distance, the San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum, the Handicraft Village and the Church of San Marcos designed by Gustave Eiffel |
Cabo San LucasRight at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas has beautiful beaches, crystal-clear seas and a rugged coastline with fantastic rock formations. It’s the perfect place to relax, so take a stroll along the beach, a boat ride to Land’s End, try your hand at water sports, or set out on a sports fishing adventure – the coastal waters are rich in billfish. |
CallaoDeclared inhospitable in 1535, Lima would become the center of imperial Spanish power. Enjoy beautiful Spanish architecture and visit the Museo de Oro del Peru. Explore the ancient Pachacamac Ruins, dating back to 700 A.D. |
CartagenaGo back to the swashbuckling era at the mighty Fort Bocachica or to La Popa Monastery for a spectacular view. Cartagena was once a favored destination of pirates and adventures, now is now a bustling seaport. |
CoquimboCoquimbo and its twin city La Serena are popular seaside resorts. Here you can enjoy the view a top the 91-meter high "Cross of the Third Millennium" or look for mountain lions, llamas, falcons and the giant Andean Condo. |
CozumelThis tiny tropical isle is just 12 miles off the coast of mainland Mexico and packs a lot of action into its diminutive size. Beaches? Of course, and superb diving over the corals of Palancar Reef, as well as 4x4 adventures in the dense jungles of the interior. Go shopping in San Miguel, where mariachi music and ice-frosted margaritas tempt you into laid- back bars. |
HuatulcoHuatulco sits at the foothills of the Sierra Madre and Pacific coast are 20 miles of unspoiled beaches. Or why not explore the secret coves and hidden lagoons of Bahia de Huatulco. You can also shop in the town of La Crucesita and the exciting Tangolunda Bay. |
IquiqueIquique got its start with the discovery of sodium nitrate (saltpeter) in the Atacama Desert. Here you can explore the Historic Quarter, Palacio Astoreca and Museo Regional or shop 'til you drop at the Zona Franca, then hit one of the beautiful beaches. |
Key WestIs it America… is it the Caribbean? No, it’s Key West and the end of the 100-mile-long Overseas Highway that skips across tropical islands, causeways and bridges. Check out the gingerbread houses, drink in the bar where Hemingway drank, or take a fun ride on the Old Town Trolley and you won’t miss a |
LimaDeclared inhospitable in 1535, Lima would become the center of imperial Spanish power. You can enjoy beautiful Spanish architecture and visit the Museo de Oro del Peru or explore the ancient Pachacamac Ruins, dating back to 700 A.D |
Los AngelesLos Angeles is a city and a half, spreading over hundreds of square miles from the Pacific Ocean to the mountains. From Hollywood and Sunset Strip to Beverly Hills and its credit card crunching stores on Rodeo Drive, the sights are legendary. And who can resist comparing their handprints with the stars at Mann’s Chinese Theatre, or spending a fun-packed day at Disneyland®? |
MiamiFamous for its year-round sunshine and miles of white sand beaches, Miami’s a great place to soak up some rays. Chill out in chic South Beach with its pastel-painted art deco buildings and people watching pavement cafés, or head inland to the swamps of the Everglades, where alligator watching is more the thing. |
New OrleansLike a phoenix risen from the ashes, New Orleans is back on the map and is as exciting and happening as ever. Take a stroll through the French Quarter or past the aristocratic homes in the Garden District; dine out on fabulous Creole cuisine and head for the hurly-burly of Bourbon Street and Preservation Hall for all that jazz. |
Ocho RiosJamaican sunshine and the catchy rhythms of reggae welcome you to “Ochee” on the island’s northern coastline. It’s a pretty spot with some great colonial buildings. But chances are you’ll want to get out and about – climbing Dunn’s River Falls that cascade 600 feet to the sea, rafting the Martha Brae River or discovering the beautifully lush countryside and bea |
Puerto LimonCosta Rica is a virtual paradise of cloud forests with a stunning diversity of rare wildlife, indigo-capped hummingbirds is just one of the 850 species of birds here. Here you can visit Parque Nacional Tortuguero, where Green Sea Turtles are bred. |
Puerto VallartaPuerto Vallarta combines the charm of old Mexico with some 26 miles of spectacular beaches along Banderas Bay. Take a stroll through the colonial cobblestone streets with whitewashed houses draped in bougainvillea, visit Gringo Gulch, where Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton had homes and, for something more adventurous, explore the nearby Sierra Madre Forest. |
Puerto QuetzalExplore the charming colonial city of Antigua, or Guatemala, one of the largest countries in Central America, known for its volcanoes and rich, Mayan heritage. You can also visit Lake Atitlan, which was formed long ago by a collapsed volcano. |
PuntarenasCosta Rica is an eco-friendly blend of beaches, volcanoes and rain forests. Its great surfing and the beautiful beaches encourage slothfulness in all species. Keep an eye out for Poison Dart Frogs, Howler Monkeys and White Hawks. |
SalaverryPeru's second largest city has retained much of its colonial charm. The Mochicas Temples are two pyramids built with millions of adobe bricks. Visit the Chimu Ruins, the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas. |
San FranciscoOk, you may not want to leave your heart here but you’ll be bowled over nevertheless. From the seafood restaurants of Fisherman’s Wharf to the busy streets of Chinatown, the department stores of Union Square to the eerie cells of Alcatraz prison, San Francisco is like no city on earth. And the best way to see it all (and get up and down those impossible hills) is aboard the city’s signature cable cars. |
SantiagoFrom Valparaiso, you can explore the Chilean capital, Santiago with its lovely Spanish colonial buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. The city is built on a 1,700-foot-high plateau and offers great sights like the pre-Columbian museum, the 16th-century St. Francis Church, the Plaza de Armas and busy markets where you can buy great hand-made souvenirs. |
TrujilloPeru's second largest city has retained much of its colonial charm. The Mochicas Temples are two pyramids built with millions of adobe bricks. Visit the Chimu Ruins, the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas. |
ValparaisoFrom Valparaiso, you can explore the Chilean capital, Santiago with its lovely Spanish colonial buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. The city is built on a 1,700-foot-high plateau and offers great sights like the pre-Columbian museum, the 16th-century St. Francis Church, the Plaza de Armas and busy markets where you can buy great hand-made souvenirs. |
VancouverWith the Pacific Ocean at its feet and snowcapped mountains as a backdrop, Vancouver is at first sight modern and high-rise. But there are charming quarters to explore, like the cobbled streets of Victorian Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park, renowned for its collection of totem poles. Add great shopping and dining and you’ll probably agree the city’s just about perfect. |
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