Once a defensive complex guarding the Panama Canal's entrance, Fuerte Amador now serves as a portal to Panama's fascinating past. Pay a visit to the Miraflores Visitors Center for an interactive look at the canal's history, operations, and global significance, or discover the Frank Gehry-designed Biomuseo, which celebrates Panama's biological and cultural diversity. From Fuerte Amador, it's a short trip into bustling Panama City, with its cobblestoned Casco Viejo district and colonial-era architecture. Taste your way around this UNESCO-recognized City of Gastronomy, sampling everything from fresh ceviche to golden empanadas, before finding tranquility in the Metropolitan Natural Park, the only tropical forest located within a capital city in Latin America.

Sailing through the legendary Panama Canal, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, brings to life the incredible potential of human achievement. Connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Caribbean Sea, this engineering icon, which began operating in 1914, raises ships 85 feet above sea level to Gatun Lake, then lowers them at the other end. While traversing the Panama Canal, keep an eye out for monkeys and sloths in the lush surrounding jungle.

Lose yourself in the beautiful chaos of Cartagena, where layers of cultural influence intersect to create a city rich in character. The walled Old Town – established in the 16th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage site – is best explored on foot. Stop by a street stall for fresh lulo juice before setting off to explore the labyrinthine streets, filled with shady plazas, ornate former mansions, and balconies overflowing with flowers. Just outside the historic walls, you'll find the colorful neighborhood of Getsemaní, where vivid murals adorn the facades of shops and galleries, and salsa music wafts from lively bars.

Lose yourself in the beautiful chaos of Cartagena, where layers of cultural influence intersect to create a city rich in character. The walled Old Town – established in the 16th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage site – is best explored on foot. Stop by a street stall for fresh lulo juice before setting off to explore the labyrinthine streets, filled with shady plazas, ornate former mansions, and balconies overflowing with flowers. Just outside the historic walls, you'll find the colorful neighborhood of Getsemaní, where vivid murals adorn the facades of shops and galleries, and salsa music wafts from lively bars.

Errol Flynn called this place home in the 1950s, Tom Cruise muddled spirits here in the romantic comedy Cocktail in 1988, and Daniel Craig called by in a rare carefree moment as James Bond in No Time To Die in 2021. No wonder. This wild corner of Jamaica is framed by the beautiful Blue Mountains and its golden shores are lapped by the turquoise Caribbean. This is the gateway to the Blue Lagoon, and there are few finer sands than at Frenchman's Cove. And kicking back with a rum punch at Geejam – a hotel with its own recording studio – listening to the house band, the famous Jolly Boys, play their mento melodies, well that's the stuff of serious memories. Beyond the beach, go rafting on the Rio Grande River, hike in the rainforest, take a refreshing dip at Reach Falls, and learn about the Maroons at Moore Town, the fugitive slaves who escaped to form their own settlements in these hills.

This lively and picturesque town is a famous tourist destination on the island of Jamaica. Montego Bay has all you need for an idyllic experience, from sparkling blue waters, sandy beaches and diverse outdoor activities to great restaurants that showcase the best homemade Jamaican cuisine.

Nestled along the Caribbean's azure embrace, George Town beckons with its tropical charm. Crystal clear waters hide vibrant coral reefs, promising psychadelic underwater life for snorklers. Long ribbons of white sandy beaches are flanked by palm trees and promise hours of endless, enviable relaxation. Gran Cayman is Caribbean is truly a Caribbean ideal, pastel buildings dot the waterfront, hosting a fusion of Caribbean delights and international flavors, so find a cafe or bar, order a local rum punch and imbibe in a bit of Cayman culture. But it is not all fun in the sun, George Town is the hub of the island's thriving financial district, which give this island an edge over its neighbours. George Town weaves a tapestry of sun-soaked days, reggae-infused memories, and the timeless allure of island life.

A dynamic coastal hub with a lively fusion of culture, beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and colorful architecture. As famous for its Art Deco Historic District as for its beach bodies and international style, Miami is unapologetically fabulous. Admire the full glory of Miami Beach with a stroll along South Beach's famous Ocean Boulevard, where splendidly restored art deco buildings compete with fashion models and sun worshipers for attention. Taste Cuban cuisine and culture in Little Havana on the mainland.

With its shimmering downtown waterfront and storied maritime heritage, Norfolk is a dynamic and progressive cultural center. Originally established to export/import goods for the colonists, today the city boasts world-class museums and galleries, scenic botanical gardens and the world's largest naval base. Delve into colonial history in nearby Williamsburg and Jamestown.