The Tikal National Park, 370 square kilometers is part of the even larger Maya Biosphere Reserve. Home of hundred of species, including spider monkeys, toucans and parakeets. Towering above the rainforest are the ruins of Tikal, one of the most magnificent of all the Maya sites.

The capital of Utah, Salt Lake City is a spectacular destination set amid the Wasatch Mountains. Ski resorts and a wealth of outdoor activities can be found here, along with performing arts, breweries and fine dining.

The Mediterranean Sea is more than a body of water, it’s a living crossroads of civilizations, flavors, and landscapes. Stretching across three continents and touching over 20 countries, it has been a stage for ancient empires, maritime trade, and cultural exchange for thousands of years. From the sun-drenched shores of southern Spain to the whitewashed villages of the Greek islands, each coastline tells a different story.

The Isle of Skye is said to be the ancient island were warriors of the famed Red Branch of Irish mythology trained.

The commercial and cultural center for the Ruhr region on the Rhine River, Duseldorff is also the site of the Felderhof Cave where Neanderthal man was found in 1856.