Tours and Trips in North America

View legendary homes and visit the Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 during this 2-hour walking tour of the Garden District. This stunning enclave of New Orleans features the stomping grounds of authors, movie stars, and sports figures such as Anne Rice, John Goodman, and Archie Manning. Hear anecdotes from your guide while you stroll under southern live oaks, crepe myrtles, and magnolia trees.

Explore one of New Orleans' oldest and most atmospheric neighborhoods on a walking tour of the Garden District. Admire the oak avenues and manicured landscaping that give this lush locale its name, and see some of America's finest examples of historic southern architecture, including the ornate homes of local celebrities and famous former residents. Plus, visit the Garden District's most haunted highlight, the above-ground tombs of legendary Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.

On the tour you will see Grand Central terminal, Rockefeller Center,  Saint Patrick's cathedral and other gems of east midtown Manhattan.

Get to know Vancouver's famed food scene on a 3-hour walking and food tour of historic Gastown. Admire the architecture as you stroll through the cobbled streets with a small group. Learn about the neighborhoods storied past from your informative guide and sample Canadian classics such as tempura bacon scotch eggs, pork belly crackling, and British Columbia wine.

Skim across the Caribbean water aboard a luxurious ship on a full-day tour to Isla Mujeres from Cancun with full access to Garrafon Natural Reef Park. Slip into the water to snorkel a remarkable barrier reef, and take in the vibrant colors and sights that thrive just beneath the surface. Feel the rush of an ocean zipline, then relax over a generous buffet lunch. Enjoy full access to an open bar, as well as the use of snorkeling gear, kayaks, hammocks and a fresh water pool before returning to Cancun.

Visit the neighborhood known as the Garden District where the Americans settled after the Louisiana Purchase.  See the variety of architectural styles such as, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, while visiting the place where Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, spent his last hours.  Cast your eyes upon the home of our latest great contributor to the New Orleans' landscape, Sandra Bullock.  The tour includes a visit to Lafayette Cemetery, which holds the remains of John Howard Ferguson, judge in the famed civil rights case, Plessy v. Ferguson.  Judy's great-great grandfather, George Geddes, was a member of Comit e des Citoyen, of the Plessy v. Ferguson case.

Uncover something amazing during your L.A. visit with this admission ticket to the city's famous La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. Explore the bubbling tar pools that harbor a wealth of amazing Ice Age specimens like mammoths, saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, ground sloths. Then head inside the museum to explore the beautifully-preserved fossils of these ancient creatures and watch paleontologists hard at work cleaning and preserving their recent finds.

Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland's greatest treasures and most interesting sites to see while visiting Portland. A result of a collaboration between the cities of Portland and Suzhou, our sister city in China's Jiangsu province that's famous for its beautiful Ming Dynasty gardens, Lan Su was built by Chinese artisans from Suzhou and is one the most authentic Chinese gardens outside of China. Much more than just a beautiful botanical garden, Lan Su is a creative wonder - a powerfully inspiring experience based on a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition that melds art, architecture, design and nature in perfect harmony.Once inside the garden's walls, you'll feel as if you've traveled through time to another era in a faraway world. Lan Su is a window into Chinese culture, history and way of thinking. Ever changing, Lan Su always has something new to offer - by the minute, by the hour, and with the seasons. Enter the wonderland.

Explore Vancouver's oldest neighborhood, and gain insight into Canada's culinary offerings on this Gastown walking food tour. Listen as your guide - an improv comedian - shares insight on Gastown's 150-year old Wild West heritage. Learn of the hip urban regeneration now sweeping the district, and experience the area's vibrant buzz for yourself. Sample delicious food and drinks including Carolina-style, pulled-pork sandwiches, organic ice cream, award-winning cheesecake, Quebec maple-syrup treats, and local craft beer - as you pass by top city attractions.

One of the most elegant neighborhoods in New Orleans, the Garden District is best explored with the benefit of a private guide to highlights its features and stories. Walk past celebrity homes and down boulevards lined with oak trees, stopping to admire celebrity homes and historical sites. Tour the legendary Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, as well, and conclude your tour with reservations at Commander's Palace, a top New Orleans restaurant.

- Orientation and complimentary docent-led grounds tours - Two miles of walking trails through various Sonoran Desert habitats native to the region;- 16 individual desert botanical gardens;- Earth Sciences Center cave featuring the region's geology - Doce

Experience Mexico City at night in all its rambunctious glory on this 3-hour guided tour. Admire the illuminated monuments of the Zocalo, one of the largest city plazas in the world, before you revel in the festivities of Plaza Garibaldi. Listen to mariachi bands, dance to live music, watch a folkloric show and witness a symbolic cockfight in the square. Enjoy a complimentary drink and the convenience of hotel transport.

Take a walk through New Orleans' history and culture with a 2-hour walking tour of the Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery #1 with an experienced guide. Visit streets lined with gracious, antebellum homes, and learn how the city's Creole and American residents competed with Greek Revival architecture and English-gardens. Discover the elaborate crypts and monuments in one of New Orleans' oldest and most beautiful cemeteries, hear stories about Lafayette's most famous 'residents,' and trace Louisiana history through the names on the gravestones. Enjoy personalised attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

The Denver Botanic Gardens offers a fragrant, floral escape from the Mile-High City, right in the heart of a historic urban neighborhood. Your general admission ticket grants you access to 'living exhibits' of native Colorado species plus plants from around the world. Wander beautifully landscaped trails at your leisure, pop into Offshoots Cafe for a refreshment, and let the kids explore at a rooftop children's garden.

Discover the majesty of Niagara Falls on a 6-hour, small-group tour from Niagara Falls, Ontario. You'll have admission tickets for Hornblower Niagara Cruises, join Journey Behind the Falls to explore the falls up close, then tour the picturesque center of Niagara-on-the-Lake. This 6-hour tour is limited to 14 people for more personal service from the guides, and it includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and all transport by luxury vehicle.

Discover the historic Garden District in New Orleans on a 2-hour walking tour that starts from Lafayette Cemetery. Pass stately homes where the modern day celebrities and other famous characters have lived, and hear about the colorful history of the district.

The 34-acre University of California Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse landscapes in the world, with over 10,000 types of plants including many rare and endangered species.  Organized geographically, the Garden features nine regions of naturalistic plantings from Italy to South Africa, along with a major collection of California native plants.

Set sail to Isla Mujeres from Cancun and spend the day relaxing and exploring at Garrafon Natural Reef Park. Your admission ticket includes recreational activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and ziplining; relaxation in hammocks, lounge chairs, infinity pool, and hot tubs; VIP amenities; breakfast and a buffet lunch; and drinks from the open international bar. Round-trip marine transport is provided from the Hotel Zone.

The Museum of Tolerance (MOT) is the educational arm of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, an internationally renowned Jewish human rights organization. The only museum of its kind in the world, the MOT is dedicated to challenging visitors to understand the Holocaust in both historic and contemporary contexts and confront all forms of prejudice and discrimination in our world today.Established in 1993, the MOT has welcomed over five million visitors, mostly middle and high school students. Visitors become witnesses to history and explore the dynamics of bigotry and discrimination that are still embedded in society today. Through interactive exhibits, special events, and customized programs for youths and adults, the Museum engages visitors' hearts and minds, while challenging them to assume personal responsibility for positive change.Perhaps no other institution offers such a motivational mix of historical discovery and personal empowerment.

Starting on the Vancouver waterfront at Canada Place, learn about taking twilight photos and take some time to take pictures of your own. The reflections in the water make for interesting, artful shots. From there walk the 15 minutes to scenic Gastown. The historic buildings and landmarks, neon signs and bustling streets make it the perfect place to perfect the skills you will learn.