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North America
There is more to North America than the pulsating metropolises of the USA. Move north or south of the bustling likes of New York City and Los Angeles and discover sheer natural beauty, from red deserts to tropical rainforests, active volcanoes and some of the world’s most pristine beaches.
Aside from geographical diversity, there is cultural intrigue at every turn, as well as historical legacy and nigh-untouched archaeological sites belonging to ancient civilisations.
If it’s food you’re after, then the USA and Mexico are your mecca. There’s truly a little bit of everything, so start researching and get packing.
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Wandering the streets of New Orleans, listening to artists share their music with the world passing by
Kayaking out of Vancouver Island's Tofino, before a stroll among the big trees on Meares Island
Watching the crucible of daily life unfold while exploring Trinidad's bucolic core, in Cuba's west
Riding a bicycle around Caye Caulker and getting into the leisurely pace of island life on the Belizean island
Exploring thousands of years of Maya history while traipsing through the ruins of Palenque in Chiapas, Mexico
Meeting friendly locals while walking the cobblestone streets of Santo Domingo's Old Town, in the Dominican Republic
Hiking to a beautifully panoramic summit in Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Park
Watching wales, snorkelling among coral and eating freshly caught fish in paradise, on Playa Fronton in the Dominican Republic
Exploring and appreciating the artistic talent inherent to the northern Miami suburb of Wynwood in the USA
Snorkelling among coral, schools of vibrant fish, nurse sharks and stingrays during a one-day sailing trip to Belize's Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley