America
When you think of America, the USA immediately comes to mind, with its breathtaking national parks and dazzling metropolises. But besides the USA, there's of course much more to discover, some of it with unexpected savings for your holiday budget.
Guatemala - Honduras
Bus tour
Must-sees: Enjoy the old town of Antigua - Berliner Platz in Guatemala City - Cemetery and market in Chichicastenango - Lake Atitlán with a visit to Maximon - Hiking in the Quetzal Biotope - Drinking coffee - Stelae in El Ceibal - Climbing pyramids in Yaxha - Experiencing Tikal up close - Feeling the Caribbean vibe - Exploring and soaking up the atmosphere of Copan - Volcano tour of Arcatenango (for the sporty!)
Route: Guatemala City - Antigua - Chichicastenango - Lake Atitlan - Guatemala City - Coban - Sayaxche - Flores - Yaxha - Tikal - Rio Dulce - Livingstone - Rio Dulce - Puerto Barrios - Copan - Antigua - Guatemala City (20 days / Best time to travel: November to April)
Two fascinating countries with rich histories. The Mayan culture is incredibly impressive and captivating. The landscape is diverse and the people are friendly. The cost of living is very reasonable. A truly worthwhile travel destination that isn't yet overrun by tourists.
Grand South America Tour
Bus / Plane - Round trip
Must-sees: Equator Monument (one leg in the Northern Hemisphere and one in the Southern Hemisphere) - hike to Cotopaxi Base Camp - stroll through the streets of Cusco - drink Pisco Sours - visit an alpaca farm - Sacsayhuaman - Pisac - Machu Picchu - boat trip and car ferry on Lake Titicaca - cable car hopping in La Paz - Salar de Uyuni - Red Lagoon - Sol de Mañana geyser field - Moon Valley in Atacama - Valparaíso - stroll through Buenos Aires - visit La Boca (during the day!) - tango show - Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side - drift along in Rio - drink caipirinhas on Copacabana Beach
Route: It goes through 6 countries (Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil): Ouito - Otavalo - Quito - Cotopaxi NP - Quito - Cusco - Pisac - Ollantaytambo - Cusco - Puno - Copacabana (Lake Titicaca) - La Paz - Salar de Uyuni - Altiplano - San Pedro de Atacama - Atacama Desert - Santiago de Chile - Valparaiso - Casablanca Valley - Santiago de Chile - Buenos Aires - San Antonio de Areco - Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls - Rio de Janeiro - Sao Paulo (23 days / Best travel time May to October)
Visiting six countries in just under four weeks sounds stressful, and it is. For a good overview and to see the highlights of the region, this trip is highly recommended, but unfortunately, it's also expensive. Even though it's "only a rough overview" of the countries, it was incredibly diverse and exciting, and somehow like being in a different world...
USA - Florida
Self-drive tour - round trip
Must-sees: Theme parks - Swimming with manatees - Three Sisters Springs - Beaches, beaches, beaches - Siesta Key Beach (the beach) - Caldesi State Park - Strolling and boat tour in Naples - Fort Myers - Sanibel - Everglades - To Key West in a convertible - Eating Key Lime Pie - Mallory Square - Miami
Route: Orlando - Crystal River - Clearwater Beach - Naples - Key Largo - Key West - Miami (14 days / Best time to travel: October to May)
Florida is special. After just a few hours there, you already feel that unique "Florida feeling"... sunshine, mild temperatures, incredible beaches, and a relaxed atmosphere. So rent a convertible, put the top down, turn on the music, and then read on to find out what we can experience there...
USA - Southwest
Self-drive tour - round trip
Must-sees: Golden Gate Bridge - Alcatraz - Cable Car ride - Coit Tower - Lombard Street - 17th Mile Drive - Bixby Creek Bridge - MacWay Falls - Morro Bay - Hearst Castle - Solvang - Santa Barbara - Malibu beach houses - Hollywood Sign - Venice Beach - Beverly Hills - San Juan Capistrano - Carlsbad - Visit the aircraft carrier and HMS Surprise - Joshua Tree National Park - Viewpoints and hiking in the Grand Canyon - Horseshoe Bend - Antelope Canyon photo tour - Hike through Bryce Canyon - Angels Landing - Experience Las Vegas - Death Valley - Yosemite National Park viewpoints - Marvel at El Capitan - Sentinel Dome
Route: San Francisco - Pismo - Los Angeles - San Diego - Palm Springs - Grand Canyon - Bryce Canyon - Zion - Las Vegas - Death Valley - Yosemite - San Francisco (24 days / Best travel time May to June)
A journey through the Southwest of the USA is difficult to put into words. Sure, there are cities with famous and well-known names. But above all, it's the national parks that are so impressive that it almost seems unreal...
Dominican Republic
Site visit
Must-see attractions: Beaches in Punta Cana - Whale watching in Samana - Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island) - Santo Domingo - The Three Eyes Cave - Basilica of Higüey - Saona Island - Cigar Factory
Location: Punta Cana / Uvero AltoSan
Day trip : Samana and Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island)
Half-day tour : Higüey and surroundings
Day trip : Santo Domingo and Three Eyes Cave
Day trip : Saona Island
(11 days / Best time to travel: December to May)
The Dominican Republic certainly fulfills the classic image of the Caribbean with its dreamlike beaches, but there is also much more to discover on the island...
Costa Rica - Panama
Bus tour
Must-sees: Explore the flora and fauna of Tortuguero National Park - Stay overnight in lodges - Cross the border at Sixaola - Stroll through Cahuita National Park - Try raw cacao - Swim in waterfalls - Visit the Irazu volcano - Explore the La Fortuna suspension bridges - Try canyoning and canopy tours
Route: San Jose - Tortuguero NP - Cahuita - Sixaola - Bocas del Toro - Sixaola - Puerto Viejo - Limon - Turrialba - La Fortuna - San Jose (16 days / Best travel time November to April)
Costa Rica is a natural paradise straight out of a picture book...
Cuba
Bus tour
Must-sees: Havana in detail - driving a classic car - Mirador Los Jazmines - Cueva del Indio cave - strolling through Cienfuegos and Trinidad - Toppes de Colantes - "Slave Tower" - Santa Ifigenia Cemetery - Revolution Square - Moncada Barracks - El Morro Fortress - beaches in Varadero - dolphins up close - puffing on a cigar
Route: Havana - Vinales Valley - Havana - Cienfuegos - Trinidad - Sierra Escambray - Trinidad - Sugarcane Mill Valley - Sancti Spiritus - Camagüey - Bayamo - El Cobre - Santiago - Varadero (16 days / Best travel time November to April)
Cuba has an incredible charm...
Mexico
Bus tour
Must-see attractions: Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza - Strolling in Merida - Uxmal Archaeological Zone - Campeche's historic old town - Palenque Archaeological Zone - Stelae and labyrinth in Yaxilian - Climbing the pyramid in Becan - Mask Temple with depictions of the sun god - Cenote Azul - Enjoying Tulum - Swimming in cenotes - Beach life in Cancun - Mexican cuisine
Route: Cancun - Chichen Itza - Merida - Uxmal - Campeche - Palenque - Yaxilian - Palenque - Becan - Chetumal - Kohunlich - Chetumal - Bacalar - Tulum - Cancun (14 days / Best travel time November to April)
Mexico is the perfect vacation destination. Fascinating history, stunning nature, dreamy beaches, and incredibly friendly people...
Barbados, St. Vincent & Grenadines
Private tour
Must-sees: Beach life - Carlisle Wharf - La Soufrière volcano - plenty of rum and cocktails - sailing through the Grenadines - snorkeling in the Tobago Cays - Mayreau viewpoint - Grenada island tour
Route: Barbados - St. Vincent - Bequia - Grenadines Yacht Cruise - Carriacou - Grenada (16 days / Best time to travel: January to May)
The Caribbean as seen in a picture book, with all the clichés...