Destinations We Recommend

The Alaska Inside Passage is a spectacular coastal route running through Southeast Alaska’s forested islands and fjords, sheltered from the open Pacific by the Alexander Archipelago. It’s known for dramatic mountain scenery, tidewater glaciers, abundant wildlife, and small coastal communities that are often accessible only by boat or plane.

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and one of Europe’s most visited cities, known for its 17th-century canal ring, narrow canal houses, world-class museums, and lively neighborhoods. Its compact center makes it especially easy to explore on foot, by bike, or by tram.

Austin is the capital of Texas and the cultural center of Central Texas, known for live music, outdoor recreation, and a strong tech presence. It combines a large-city skyline and university-town energy with a laid-back, creative atmosphere.

Boston is the capital and most populous city of Massachusetts, serving as the cultural and financial center of New England in the Northeastern United States. With a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, it spans 48.4 square miles and is renowned for its pivotal role in American history, education, and innovation.[1][4] The Greater Boston area houses nearly 5 million people, making it the largest metropolitan region in New England.[5]

Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States with a population of 2.74 million, located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan in Illinois. As the most populous city in the Midwest, it serves as a major transportation and cultural hub with a gross metropolitan product of $770.7 billion, the third-largest in the country.

Dallas is a major city in North Texas, the ninth-most populous in the United States with around 1.3 million residents, and the third-largest in Texas after Houston and San Antonio. It serves as the core of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. with over 8.3 million people, and is a key economic hub for banking, commerce, telecommunications, energy, and transportation. Located in the largest inland metropolitan area without a navigable sea link, it features a vibrant downtown central business district.

Los Angeles, often called L.A., is the most populous city in California and the second-largest in the United States, with about 3.88 million residents in the city proper and over 18 million in the Greater Los Angeles area. It serves as the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California, renowned for its entertainment industry, diverse population, and sprawling urban landscape. The city spans roughly 469 square miles in the Los Angeles Basin near the Pacific Ocean.

Miami is a major coastal city in southeastern Florida and the financial and cultural core of the largest metropolitan area in the southeastern United States. Known for its beaches, Latin American and Caribbean influences, and vibrant nightlife, it is also a key center for finance, commerce, arts, and international trade.

New Orleans, located in southeast Louisiana along the Mississippi River, is a historic port city famed for its vibrant music scene, Creole and Cajun cuisine, and distinctive French and Spanish Creole architecture. Known as “The Big Easy” and “The Crescent City,” it blends African, French, Spanish, Caribbean, and American influences into a unique cultural atmosphere centered around neighborhoods like the French Quarter.

New York City (NYC) is the most populous city in the United States and the core of the vast New York metropolitan area in the Northeastern U.S. Located at the mouth of the Hudson River on one of the world’s largest natural harbors, it is spread across five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. NYC is a global hub for finance, culture, media, technology, and international diplomacy, hosting the headquarters of the United Nations.

Paris, located in the Île-de-France region, is the capital and largest city of France, set along the River Seine in north-central France. It is one of the world’s leading centers for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture and anchors a metropolitan area of over 13 million residents.

San Francisco is a compact, hilly coastal city in Northern California known for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, historic cable cars, and diverse neighborhoods. It anchors the wider San Francisco Bay Area, a major global center for technology, culture, and innovation.

Seattle is the largest city in Washington State and the broader Pacific Northwest, set between Puget Sound and Lake Washington and backed by the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. Known for its tech industry, coffee culture, and maritime setting, it blends urban energy with easy access to forests, islands, and mountains.

Toronto is Canada’s largest city and the capital of Ontario, set on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. It combines a dense downtown of skyscrapers and landmarks like the CN Tower with diverse neighborhoods, major sports venues, and a rich arts and food scene.