Little French Key is a highly sought-after destination among tourists and cruise passengers who are visiting Central America. This tropical paradise with white-sand walkways, lush tropical plants and trees, and crystal-clear beaches is situated across the Roatan channel, and it only takes a two-minute boat ride to get there. The island has a private resort where you can just lie in a hammock and enjoy your beach day. If exotic animals are what you are looking for, the island has a wild animal refuge to explore as well. Escape the hustle and bustle of the beach close to the cruise ship terminal at Little French Key.

Carnival on Madeira is a raucous celebration — one of the best in Europe. It is an annual festival held forty days before Easter, with activities ranging from Samba groups to electrifying street parades and costume competitions– it's easy to get swept up in the song and dance all across the island.

Vyšehrad fortress is a historic landmark that dates back to the 10th century. Perched on a rocky bluff above the Vltava River, it offers stunning city views. The site is home to the neo-Gothic Basilica of St Peter and St Paul, the Vyšehrad Cemetery with the graves of famous Czechs, and the ancient Rotunda of St Martin.

One of the greenest cities in the world, Vancouver is home to countless bird species. Eagles, herons, snow geese, owls, gulls, jays and sandpipers — you can find them all here. Casual watchers and serious ornithologists will enjoy the abundance of bird life in the region. The temperate rainforest, alpine landscapes and waterways bring you a variety of species like nowhere else in the urbanized world. You will be reaching for binoculars even downtown. Stanley Park, Pacific Spirit Regional Park, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, the Brackendale community and Boundary Bay are excellent places to see our feathered brethren. Check out the Nature Vancouver webpage for an impressive list of bird-watching spots.