The city of Fort Lauderdale in the U.S. state of Florida and makes an ideal holiday destination. Due to the many canals in the city, Fort Lauderdale is also known as the American Venice. In the 1970's, the area was very popular with students celebrating Spring Break but these were replaced by cruise vacationers in recent years. Fort Lauderdale offers beautiful beaches, museums, the world's biggest everyday flea market and also the world's largest drive-in cinema, which has 13 screens.

Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is one of the largest cities in the West Indies. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Worth seeing is the palace museum, the ruins of one of the first monasteries in South America and Fortaleza Ozama, the oldest fortress in the United States.

Santa Marta is located on the Colombian Caribbean coast and is home to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta - the highest mountain range in the country. Another natural delight is the Taynora National Park, which is located just east of the city. Enjoy the sight of the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada, while surrounded by beautiful crystal clear waters and colorful marine life at the coast.

Puerto Limon is Costa Rica's biggest port city on the Caribbean coast. The city's port is very busy all year round, the ships are transporting truckloads of fruit and other goods. Although, cruise ships stop for a visit regularly between October and May, Puerto Limon is not as welcoming and pampering to its tourists as one would hope. However, if you are looking for a good base to explore the array of national parks around the city, you are in the right place.

The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans together. Since the canals opening in 1914, this channel has become one of the most important waterways in the world, earning itself the title of one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Over 815,000 ships have traveled this canal in the last 100 years. Not only does the Panama Canal allow for passage between two of most immense oceans but it also provides great access to some of the most culture rich and vibrant destinations in Panama.