Boa vinda! Get ready to samba in the land of Carnival. See where to stay in Rio de Janeiro. Soak up the sun at Rio’s Copacabana Beach, and join the tall and tan and young and lovely on Ipanema Beach. Climb Rio’s Sugarloaf Mountain and nearby Mount Corcovado - it’s all just the start of things to do in Rio.
Drive across the width of Costa Rica from the black- and white-sand beaches of the Caribbean Sea, through central mountains and rain forests, to the Pacific coast. The varying landscapes are home to nearly half a million different plant and animal species, and with shorelines on two oceans, Costa Rica offers an endless selection of diving and surfing spots.
The world’s most populous country is a contradiction of eras, with both ancient landmarks and modern marvels. Start in Beijing at the 15th-century Forbidden City; then check out the Bird’s Nest, a stadium built for the 2008 Olympics. Walk along the Great Wall; then visit the 1,500-foot-tall Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai.
Want one continent with something for everyone? Travel to Asia. Whether it’s the busy streets of Hong Kong or the beaches of Thailand, tours of Asia show off the abundant variety of cultures and scenery. From the cherry blossoms of Japan to bright textiles of India, many new worlds await you in Asia.