Canada

See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods, great museums and ambling parks. Some come just for the shopping: there's Bloomingdale's on Lex, Tiffany's on Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison. Or head downtown and explore the trendy shops of SoHo.

The star-shaped fortress stands guard to this fascinating city, where in summer, a band plays the bagpipes while a cannon is still fired ceremoniously each day at noon. Come view tradition as it lives today.

Welcome to the 'cradle of French America'. As you cruise into Gaspé, you’ll see Perce Rock, one of the largest natural arches in the world. It rises from the Gulf of St. Lawrence in superb splendour. To think that the simple battering of the waves created the Perce Rock masterpiece. Spanning 48 feet at its centre, this is the metaphorical and physical gateway to your exploration of Canada.

The only fortified city in continental America, there's every possibility you'll lose your heart to Quebec, an unforgettable cocktail of old world charm and urban sophistication. During your overnight stay, an evening stroll around the quaint back streets of Montemartre and Petit Champlain is perfectly punctuated by a visit - or two - to the city's patisseries.

The only fortified city in continental America, there's every possibility you'll lose your heart to Quebec, an unforgettable cocktail of old world charm and urban sophistication. During your overnight stay, an evening stroll around the quaint back streets of Montemartre and Petit Champlain is perfectly punctuated by a visit - or two - to the city's patisseries.