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: Mar 24, 2010
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RE: Swimming in Baja in December/Janaury
by mazgringo 15 September 2011
At least for me, there is NO place on the Pacific Coast of North America that has ocean temperatures warm enough for comfortable swimming…
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Canada - America Big City Adventure
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Our Top Picks For North America
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1 New York City, USA
The USA’s must-see metropolis: 8 million people can’t be wrong
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2 Grand Canyon, USA
Heard of it? Still here, still freakin’ big
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3 Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada
Isles of beauty, mystery and the resurgent Haida culture
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4 Mexico City, Mexico
Highland megalopolis, ancient Aztec capital, kaleidoscopic canvas of riveting museums, culinary adventures and masked wrestlers
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5 Black Hills, USA
Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, bison, Deadwood: the Wild West lives!
