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Cruising through the Panama Canal is something
everyone needs to do at least once - if not several times!
This 40-mile long man-made water passage was completed in
1914 and connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans using a
complex system of lakes and locks. And just think - without
it you would have to travel 12,000 miles around South America
to get to the other side!
A brilliant jewel on the Mexican Riviera,
Acapulco is a must-do for sun worshippers and shoppers alike.
Marvel at the daredevil cliff divers of La Quebrada, who must
track the tides carefully to ensure their safety, or explore
the old city and seaside promenade. Elizabeth Taylor likes
it so much she has celebrated two birthdays here!
Perched on the southernmost tip of the
Baja peninsula, gorgeous Cabo San Lucas was once dedicated
exclusively to luxury yacht owners. Prior to that, it was
a popular site for pirates. Today, all travelers are welcomed
with open arms. Quality restaurants, water sports, shopping,
beaches and average temperatures of 78 degrees year-round
combine to make Cabo sure to please!
Are you ready for rainforests, mountains,
beaches, mystery, culture, history, and great food? Come to
Cartagena! The walls around this fortified Spanish colonial
city enclose churches, monasteries, plazas, palaces, mansions,
cafes and shops, all ready for you to explore. Join the ranks
of artists and authors who have fallen in love with the beauty
of this historic place.
 History
is the hallmark of Lima, home to a number of well-regarded
museums, showcasing artifacts of gold, silver, and gemstones.
But Lima also offers great dining, shopping, and quite simply,
city life. Visit the Polvos Azules market and select some
Peruvian handicrafts to bring home, or take a tour to amazing
Machu Picchu.
Puerto Vallarta was the favorite port
of the cruise passengers on TV's hit series The Love Boat
- and with good reason! This charming resort town boasts cobblestone
streets, white-sand beaches, playful dolphins, and picturesque
adobe houses. But that's not all-; you'll also find lively
bars, quaint restaurants, and distinguished art galleries!
Costa Rica is a country of contrasts:
volcanic peaks, roaring surf, and lush rainforests. From the
coastal town of Puntarenas, visit the markets and museums
of the capital city of San Jose. Or, tour the rainforest and
peer at monkeys, macaws, and toucans. Costa Rica has a well-deserved
reputation for successful eco-tourism, and you'll know why
after your visit!
Visitors to Valparaiso will agree - it
is a maze! The city is crammed between the ocean and the hills,
and the streets twist, turn, and climb in unpredictable and
astounding ways. Take a ride on the funicular railway and
view the convolution firsthand. Then head to the bustling
market down by the pier, or soak up history and culture at
one of the museums.
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