Travelling guide to North and South America

North and South America

Spanning the length of the globe and covering every type of terrain, the Americas are a dream for any traveller. From North America to South America, there’s no shortage of options to find your trip of a lifetime. 

North America offers everything you could want from a holiday. The United States and Canada are both great for nature lovers, with their sprawling national parks, breathtaking canyons, and the Rocky Mountains. City dwellers are spoiled for choice too, with New York, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal to name a few. 

Further south, Mexico is renowned for its ancient Aztec sites like Chichen Itza, whereas Yucatan’s pristine beaches and lush cenotes make Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum perfect for sunseekers. In Costa Rica, you’ll find one of the world’s most ecologically diverse countries in terms of flora and fauna. 

And then there’s the Caribbean – a collection of sun-kissed islands scattered across the Atlantic Ocean. From Cuba to Barbados, Jamaica to St Lucia, you’ll find a hugely varied range of nations and cultures, all renowned for their paradisiacal beaches and turquoise waters. 

For unrivalled nature and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, head to South America. Whether it's Peru’s iconic Machu Picchu, the awe-inspiring Iguazú Falls, Bolivia’s unworldly Salar Uyuni salt flats, or Ecuador’s ecologically unique Galapagos Islands, there are so many things to see and do. And let's not forget the Amazon, the world's largest rainforest spanning across 8 countries. But it’s not all about nature. With legendary cities like Buenos Aires, Rio De Janeiro, Medellín and Valparaíso, you’re never too far away from a fiesta. 

Check out our destination guides for the best places to visit in the Americas. With so much to see and do, you’re sure to find an experience you'll never forget.