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Horseshoe Beach, North America

Introducing North America

Follow the heartbeat of North America through towering forests, undulating fields, high-plain deserts, pulsating metropolises and offbeat oases. Whether you plan to dive headlong into the exhilarating whirlwind of New York City, or schuss down the slopes of the Great White North, this is a continent whose boundless menu of activities and sights allow you to calibrate your itinerary to whatever level of adventure you choose. Venture on a Canadian wilderness trek, buckle up for the legendary road trip along Route 66 or explore ancient rites at mysterious Maya and Aztec ruins in Mexico. Whatever your travel dreams, North America offers a kaleidoscope of cultures, cuisines, landscapes, history and adventures.

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Last updated: Apr 4, 2012

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    The Universal which pack to buy answer

    by travelinstyle46 27 May 2012

    To begin to answer the question of which pack is best for you, you first have to understand some history of packs and answer one basic…
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    RE: Help with cheap flights

    by haps 27 May 2012

    Coming from the USA, I usually first fly to IST, then take Atlas Jet to Ercan. However, I have also flown to Cyprus from Greece, Bulgaria,…
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    RE: Some time in eastern Canada

    by ianw6705 27 May 2012

    Thanks for the cuisine tips saskja ... yes, we will almost certainly head to Tadoussac, and the ferry across to New Brunswick, and then…

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