Vancouver is located on the west coast of Canada, between the sea and mountains, which provide a beautiful backdrop. A cosmopolitan city which is nestled in the great outdoors, Vancouver is the ideal place to discover the best of Canada, where you can enjoy skiing on the internationally renowned mountains Whistlers and Blackcomb and also experience a huge array of fine bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Stanley Park is a highlight of Vancouver, featuring beautiful beaches, paved and dirt trails and Canada's largest aquarium.

The Inside Passage is a sea off the coast of Alaska and British Columbia with a coastline of 24,000 km and about 1,000 islands. Boasting wildlife-filled fjords and lush island scenery, the Inside Passage is one of the world's most beautiful waterways and is also an extremely popular cruising location. You will be sure to find whatever you are looking for with a range of water taxis, ferries and island-hopping planes available to bring you to your ideal location.

Ketchikan is an American city in Alaska, which is known mainly for its tourism and fishing. The city provides a perfect platform to explore the Misty Fjords National Monument, which is characterised by its steep valleys formed by volcanic activity providing spectacular views. There is a strong cultural history in Ketchikan with evidence of Native Alaskans seen in the totem poles and the Totem Heritage Center. Known as the 'Salmon capital of the world', Ketchikan will serve up fine salmon, crab, oysters and more in a variety of restaurants.

Icy Strait Point is Alaska's newest cruise port. It is one of the only private tourist destinations in Alaska. The Native Heritage Center is worth a visit: here you can look at the art of the Tlingit Indians. Various exhibitions and live performances help to gain knowledge about the history and culture of the Tlingit.

The former gold rush town of Skagway, is located on Taiya Inlet, a bay of the Lynn Canal. The city is also known as a living museum of the gold rush era, as many relics can still recall the time of the gold rush. The ideal way to discover Skagway is a sightseeing tour, whether through the town itself discovering the historic buildings or taking to the skies in a helicopter to discover Skagway's natural beauty from above. From the magnificent fjords to the fascinating wildlife, Skagway has sights in all places that will be sure not to disappoint.

Icy Bay is a body of water in southeast Alaska, formed in the last 100 years by the rapid retreat of glaciers. It is a popular destination for sea kayakers.

Valdez is a city in the U.S. state of Alaska and is the main port in Alaska. The 4,000 residents of Valdez are surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

Kodiak is a port town located in the US state of Alaska and is the main city of the Kodiak Island. The town is pretty developed but laid-back and friendly at the same time. Kodiak's charm lays in the onion domes that remind of Alaska's Russian heritage and in its modern port, that is one of the state's biggest. The town is famous for its salmon industry and the Kodiak Bear that is protected by strict game laws. Kodiak offers visitors plenty of entertainment, from a wildlife refuge centre to an archaeological museum.