Sunny Florida skies, year-round warmth, nightlife, and a diverse culture define this cosmopolitan city. South Beach draws crowds, while the Art Deco District is the world's largest collection of Art Deco architecture. Shop from Bal Harbour to Lincoln Road and Coconut Grove, enjoy Cuban culture on Calle Ocho, or visit the historic Venetian Pool. There's something for everyone in this "Gateway to the Americas."

This flower-scented little city/island is a haven for famous writers, former hippies, struggling artists, sun seekers, and tourists from all over the world. They like the relaxed pace, the storybook architecture, the carnival-like street life, and they are drawn to Mallory Square every evening to applaud the sunset. The island, just 2 miles wide by 4 miles long, is one of about a thousand coral islets in an archipelago that stretches 126 miles southward from Miami.

Mexico's largest inhabited island, Cozumel is famed for world-class coral reefs praised by Jacques Cousteau in 1959. Diving is the main draw, but it also offers Mayan culture, white-sand beaches, and lively neighborhoods. Visit the UNESCO-listed ruins of Chichen Itza, trek the jungle mangroves and ruins of Faro Celerain Ecological Reserve, and shop for crafts, jewelry, Mayan replicas, cigars, and tequila along Rafael Melgar and Plaza del Sol.

Travel from this Guatemalan port city through green countryside to World Heritage-listed Quiriguá, famed for 8th-century stelae and pyramids. Visit Las Escobas Springs in Cerro San Gil, a protected rainforest with 400+ bird species. Explore Rio Dulce National Park and its lush Motagua Valley vegetation. Take a boat to the 17th-century Castle of San Felipe, once guarding Spanish supply ships. Browse Puerto Barrios for handicrafts and try picante black beans and rice.

This pristine mangrove-covered private island is a gem in the crown of Belize's natural resources. Encounter wildlife and learn about the fauna as you explore the island's mangrove estuaries or snorkel along the reef that surrounds the island. Bask under the warm Caribbean sun on Harvest Caye's untouched sandy beach located on its northern shores; enjoy an exhilarating day of water sports on the lagoon or simple take a stroll along the island village and marina.

Warm Caribbean waters with excellent diving, white sand beaches, and tropical sunsets are some of the attractions of the Bay Islands. Roatan's major source of income is tourism, particularly because of SCUBA diving attractions. The underwater environment is rich and extensive with reefs surrounding the islands, often within swimming distance of the shore. Caves and caverns are a common feature, with a variety of sponge and the best collection of pillar coral.

Falmouth in the Cayman Islands offers a relaxed Caribbean escape with clear turquoise waters, soft white-sand beaches, and a welcoming island pace. Enjoy snorkeling or diving among coral gardens and vibrant marine life, browse local shops, or sample fresh Caymanian flavors. From quiet coastal scenery to easy access to Grand Cayman highlights, this port is ideal for a sun-soaked day ashore.

From duty-free shopping and Seven Mile Beach to the Cayman Islands National Museum, Pedro St. James National Historic Site, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, and a rum distillery tour, this quaint capital offers something for everyone.

Sunny Florida skies, year-round warmth, nightlife, and a diverse culture define this cosmopolitan city. South Beach draws crowds, while the Art Deco District is the world's largest collection of Art Deco architecture. Shop from Bal Harbour to Lincoln Road and Coconut Grove, enjoy Cuban culture on Calle Ocho, or visit the historic Venetian Pool. There's something for everyone in this "Gateway to the Americas."