From the imposing Manhattan skyline and the colonial architectural gems of Cuba to the lush rainforests of Panama, North America is a land of glorious contrasts. The biggest countries, America and Canada, are as diverse as their landscapes.
Travellers taking flights to North America have a huge range of destinations to choose between. Colourful Mexico effortlessly blends old and new with its Mayan ruins and thriving modern cities. In the central part of the continent, Costa Rica has evolved into a prime eco-tourism destination, while Panama has some of the region's best bird-watching and hiking opportunities.
The Caribbean is synonymous with relaxed island paradises. Puerto Rico, Jamaica, the Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago have unspoilt beaches, coral reefs, world-class resorts and laid-back towns. The most popular of the Caribbean islands, the Bahamas, attracts more than three million visitors each year.