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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These tours & activities make it easy:
- See the best of North America on a 15-day USA & Canada Express
- Uncover the splendours of America's national parks
- Marvel at the vastness of the Grand Canyon and Yosemite
- Discover Mexico Unplugged in 15 days
- Taste your way through one of British Columbia's wine regions
Last updated: Apr 4, 2012
Tips & articles
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Food: make it a feast for your eyes
25 May 2012
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Is whale watching ethical?
22 May 2012
Humans have long been fascinated by whales – think Moby Dick, Free Willy and Whale Rider. It’s not surprising that...
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The Universal which pack to buy answer
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RE: Help with cheap flights
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RE: Some time in eastern Canada
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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!
