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North America Travel Guide 

A continent that has every option for what you could want in a vacation, North America is a massive melting pot of different cultures, landscapes, and people. 

With 23 countries, you are spoiled for choice with unique destinations. 

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Air Canada has placed a firm order for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, with options for a dozen more. Deliveries of the new birds are scheduled to begin in Q4 2025 and run through Q1 2027.   
Carnival Legend
As Carnival Cruise Line continues to roll out its 2025-26 deployment, the line announced that in the fall of 2025 Carnival Legend will join Carnival Dream, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Jubilee at the Port of Galveston and offer a variety of four- through 10-day Western Caribbean sailings.­­  
A riverboat cruises the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Passengers flying out of Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are being asked to arrive 15 minutes earlier than usual as Canada’s fifth-busiest airports completes an important infrastructure upgrade.  
Ensemble Jamaica Luxury
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and Ensemble are joining forces on a strategic partnership to put a focus on Jamaica’s luxury tourism products within the North American retail market.  
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The program rollout is likely to be pushed back to 2025, according to EU officials.
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Travel and tourism is a ‘happy’ industry, where suppliers and travel advisors work together with consumers to make their destination dreams come true.  
ACV Launch Toronto
We all know that travel is back. But if there was any doubt that travel advisors continue to survive and thrive post-pandemic, the five-city Air Canada Vacations product launch tour erased it.  
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Air Transat and CAE have announced the launch of Ascension Academy, a new training program that enables the airline to build a pipeline of qualified pilots trained to the highest standards.
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For the fifth time in six years, Air Canada has been recognized with a Five Star Global Airline Award at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2024 Awards. The award has special relevance for the airline as it is based on customer feedback.  
Explora II at the float-out ceremony. Sept. 6, 2023
MSC’s luxury cruise subsidiary Explora Journeys has confirmed firm orders for two partially hydrogen-powered ships with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. Delivery dates are 2027 and 2028.  
Silversea Wind
Silversea has announced that its Summer 2025 Voyage Collection is now open for sale to the general public.  
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WestJet will restart service between Victoria and Las Vegas for the first time since 2017.  
American Express Global Business Travel
Forward-thinking organizations are leaning in to travel as a driver of growth, according to a new report by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and Harvard Business Review.  
Nexus Transfer
Blue Diamond Resorts is now offering complimentary roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers for guests who choose to book directly through the hotel management company's dedicated brand websites.  
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With its sunny disposition, sloping vineyards and sleepy villages, Portugal offers a treasure trove of experiences. And the Globus family of brands says travellers have taken notice.  
MSC Euribia
Travel Pulse Canada was on MSC Euribia for a 7-day Norwegian Fjord cruise roundtrip Copenhagen, with stops in Norway and Germany.  The Euribia is the newest of the line’s massive Meraviglia class ships, with a capacity of 6,327 pax and 1,711 crew.  

North America Highlights

Beautiful Beaches

North America is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beach regions, with Pacific gems and Caribbean havens. 

Our favorite beach destinations on the continent are Miami, California, Cancun, Kauai, Cabo San Lucas, Barbados, and Saint Lucia. 

The Best of the Big Island and Kauai

The Best of the Big Island and Kauai (Photo Credit: Provided by GAdventures)

Delectable Cuisine

With so many countries, each with its unique traditions and cuisines, you will experience different local cuisines in every city, let alone the country that you visit in North America. 

In the United States itself, each state is known for specific cuisines like Texan Barbecue, New York pizza, Georgian soul food, and more. 

Mexican food is loved all over the world, and naturally, the best and most authentic of this will be found in the heart of Mexico. Tucking into a Caribbean feast on a tropical island is one of our top North American food experiences. 

Diverse Cultures 

The cultures in the various North American countries are vastly different from one another, so you can immerse yourself in a completely new atmosphere in each place. 

Not only can you try an array of different foods, but you will also experience different music, customs, habits, clothing, architecture, and more. 

Top Places To Visit In North America

USA Road Trip- Highway 1 and San Fran Sun
USA Road Trip- Highway 1 and San Fran Sun (Photo Credit: Provided by GAdventures)

United States

A country with many different states, each with its own unique culture and landscape, the United States is a country you want to explore in its entirety to fully experience the various regions. 

You can enjoy the big cosmopolitan city life in places like New York, Chicago, Houston, and more, or opt for smaller, charming cities like Savannah, Boston, Key West, and more. For a more laid-back, coastal atmosphere, California and Miami are our top picks. 

Mexico

A place with culture, vibrancy, and beauty, Mexico is the third largest country in North America and a phenomenal destination for any traveler. 

Beach regions like Tulum and Cabo San Lucas are popular for their luxury resorts and pristine beaches. To be in the heart of Mexican culture, we think Mexico City and Oaxaca are ideal places to start. 

Deskover sweepstakes winners will experience Puerto Rico’s Old San Juan district. (Photo by Brian Major)

Puerto Rico

A stunning island in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is a country with amazing beaches, charming architecture, and vibrant culture. 

The capital of San Juan is one of our favorite spots, as it offers the balance of city and beach holidays. If you are looking for a second beach spot, we suggest Carolina. 

Canada

The largest country in North America, Canada is filled with modern cities and some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the world. 

Big cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are perfect for enjoying the more metropolitan side of the country. To escape to nature, there is Banff, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and many more regions to explore.

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