North America, Mexico, Caribbean & Hawaii
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
Acapulco. Its very name conjures up sun-kissed glamour. And when you see its irresistible curves, where a crescent of white sand curls round its azure bay, it’s impossible not to feel a tingle of excitement. And you may want to hold your breath during the quintessential experience here: watching daring locals dive from the cliff tops into the ocean swell 40 metres below.
BARHARBOR, MAINE
Maine’s oldest summer resort lies on Mt Desert Island – named for the stark granite peak of Cadillac Mountain – and is your gateway to Acadia National Park, New England’s only protected wilderness. Circling the Park Loop Road reveals dramatic up-and-down scenery and features like Jordan Pond, Otter Cliff and Thunder Hole, where Atlantic waves crash powerfully to shore.
BASSETERRE, ST KITTS
Its capital may be French in name, but St Kitts, along with neighbouring Nevis, is actually the Caribbean’s oldest British colony – reflected in the Georgian Circus and domed Treasury Building. Don’t miss the Brimstone Hill Fort, sat atop a sulphurous volcanic cone. Its museum offers a glimpse into the past, while the Citadel provides sweeping views from amongst its 24 watchful cannons.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
In the ‘Cradle of Liberty’, explore the brownstone buildings of Beacon Hill and the charming Public Gardens, or follow the Freedom Trail to Faneuil Hall, surrounded by stores and filled with tempting food stalls. Alternatively, take a famous Duck Tour to the most important sights on land before your amphibious vehicle reveals a different city perspective from the Charles River.
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
The ribbons of welcoming sand which arc down the Platinum Coast remain a huge draw on this Caribbean favourite. But do venture inland, where former plantations jut out from the softly rolling greenery, like antique-filled Sunbury House, a lovely spot for afternoon tea. Or visit Andromeda Botanical Gardens, where delicate orchids, verdant ferns and spiky cacti vie for your attention.
CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO
Stunning scenery beckons you to the tip of the Baja Peninsula. La Playa del Amor is a beloved sun-kissed spot lapped by clear ocean, a picturesque rock, El Arco, juts out from its surface, and marlin-rich waters invite a deep sea fishing trip. Shoppers can pick up Mexican silver and ceramics, or return home with souvenirs from the Glass Factory, where you can witness traditional glass blowers in action.
CASTRIES, ST LUCIA
As though to emphasise the lushness of its verdant rainforest, the two main emblems of St Lucia are both natural. The distinctive Jacquot parrot adorns t-shirts, while the 2,500- feet Pitons seemingly grace every postcard. Yet your most vivid impressions may form in Castries, an energetic whirl of market stalls, calypso rhythms and St Lucian joie de vivre.
CHARLESTON, SOUTHCAROLINA
Let this city sweep you off your feet with its friendly welcome, Low Country cooking and historic allure. Chance upon antebellum houses, especially those at Rainbow Row, every inch as colourful as their name suggests. Drive out to grand plantation houses or trot by horse and carriage around centuries-old squares. Fort Sumter is a must for history buffs, as it was here that the first shots of the Civil War were fired.
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST THOMAS
An island of towering cliffs and mangrove swamps, not to mention one of the most perfect of all Caribbean beaches at heart- shaped Magens Bay. In Charlotte Amalie, named after a Danish princess, discover red brick Fort Christian and Blackbeard Castle – claimed by some to be the pirate’s former lookout. Most, however, simply seek out their own bounty in copious duty free stores.
ENSENADA, MEXICO
Keep your eyes peeled here on the Baja Peninsula. You may spy those tell-tale spouts of grey whales seeking out the calm bays close to the shore. You’ll certainly see the spray at La Bufador, the spectacular sea geyser that blows salt water up to 70 feet in the air every few minutes. You could even browse a centuries-old gallery, the primitive cave paintings at Catavina.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
This slice of Florida has an oh-so-civilised demeanour, epitomised by calm waterways lined with luxurious yachts. If you’re feeling more intrepid, board an airboat in the Everglades and skim across the endless ‘Sea of Grass’, scanning the surface for alligators and wading birds. Drop by Miami’s South Beach too, fresh from the pastel charms of this sultry city’s colourful Art Deco District.
FUERTE AMADOR, PANAMA
Fuerte Amador sits on a peninsula jutting out into the Pacific by the mighty canal – you can both see it in action and view its history at the Miraflores Locks. This may also be your gateway into Panama City, where you will be captivated by the Casco Viejo, its atmospheric Old Quarter which is an adorable maze of painted houses, flower-decked wrought iron balconies and broad colonial plazas.
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