Hawaiian Islands & Pacific Coast

Los Angeles is a hub of glamour, ambition and hard-work. Enjoy its laid-back beachfront living, prestigious museums and galleries, fashionable celebrity haunts and exhilarating theme parks.

Follow in the footsteps of The Beach Boys and fall in love with incredible Hawaii.

Kauai is better known by its well-deserved nickname, the "Garden Island." Fewer people live here than on the larger neighboring islands, but Hawaiian residents and out-of-state visitors alike are attracted to its much-acclaimed beaches. Rugged emerald-colored cliffs set the backdrop for cascading waterfalls and magnificent sandy shores. As one of the most enticing spots on earth, secluded coves are found all along the island's irregular coastline and a luxuriant rainforest flourishes on the "wet" side of the island. With the island's central mountain receiving an average of 500 inches of rainfall a year, Kauai is one of the wettest spots on earth. Kauai is also the oldest Hawaiian island both geologically and historically. Island lore claims Kauai was the original home of Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes, before she moved southward. Welcome ashore as you explore and discover the beauty of this verdant natural wonderland.

This second-largest island of the Hawaiian archipelago boasts one of the great natural wonders of the world – Haleakala, the largest dormant volcano on the planet. Cradled on its western shore at the foot of Puu Kukui is picturesque Lahaina, now designated a national historic landmark, brimming with reminders of its legendary seafaring and plantation past. Beyond Lahaina lie tranquil valleys of lush forest trails, the golden sands of Kaanapali Beach and Haleakala's immense crater.

The legendary Kona Coast is famous for its fine weather and inviting beaches. A district of the Big Island, Kona encompasses the western coast and lies at the foot of towering Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Here one finds bright, clear days and magnificent sunsets. You won't want to miss the eerie Volcanoes National Park, contrasted by a string of dazzling landscapes and gardens that have been created over what were once only lava flows.

A mixture of enthralling cultural attractions and magnificent natural phenomena, Hilo offers some of the best sights in Hawaii.

Enseñada, the third-largest city in the state of Baja, and its environs are famed for many things. One is the sunny and mild weather, which helps yield fine wines considered to be the best in Mexico. Another is the surf. Enseñada boasts several celebrated surfing spots, including San Miguel Beach and Three Ms, or Tres Emes. A third lure is off-road racing, with the Baja 1000 being held every year in November and the Baja 500 taking place in June. Rivaling Carnival in Rio and Mardi Gras in New Orleans is Enseñada’s Carnaval, bringing thousands of revelers to the streets for six fun-filled days. Migrating gray whales draw their fair share of travelers as well. Certainly, this is only a partial list of Enseñada’s seasonal and perennial attractions. During your visit, you are sure to discover additional reasons Ensenada is called the “Cinderella of the Pacific.”

Los Angeles is a hub of glamour, ambition and hard-work. Enjoy its laid-back beachfront living, prestigious museums and galleries, fashionable celebrity haunts and exhilarating theme parks.

Fair Mediterranean-style weather coupled with beautiful Mediterranean-style architecture make Santa Barbara a prime destination. Sunny days can be spent strolling through the Santa Barbara Zoo, exploring boutique- and restaurant-lined State Street, dining on Stearns Wharf or experiencing the wineries of nearby Santa Ynez Valley, producer of world-class vintages and home to photogenic landscapes of golden hills and venerable oak trees.

California’s original capital is steeped in Spanish and Mexican history, but it is primarily known today as the home to the world renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, a leading advocate in ocean conservation. Steps from the Aquarium sits Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck, and Fisherman’s Wharf. Catch sight of harbor seals, sea otters and pelicans in their natural habitats at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

From the impressive Golden Gate Bridge to the famous Alcatraz Island, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to things to see and do in the city by the Bay.

Founded as Fort Astoria in 1810 as the trading post for John Jacob Astor’s American Fur Company, this is near the wilderness explored by Lewis & Clark, too. A look into the past is enjoyed on strolls past restored Victorian homes and explorations of the revitalized 1920’s-era downtown. Astoria's natural beauty is as renowned as its history, with its "Little San Francisco” character set against the steep, wooded hillsides of a temperate rain forest.

Seattle may be famous for its rainy weather, but the West Coast’s ‘Emerald City’ also boasts green parks, delicious coffee, and colourful neighbourhoods filled with music, artists, and farmers’ markets.

Discovered by Captain Cook over two centuries ago, the lovely city of Victoria has successfully nurtured its English ambiance and heritage. Wonderful legacies are preserved with bright red double-decker buses and the delicious tradition of high tea. Shops brim with tartans, china, silver and antiques. From the landmark Empress Hotel to the impressive Parliament Buildings, city streets are filled with gracious architecture. A glorious profusion of colorful flowers abounds within the hanging baskets on every lamppost and at the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Victoria is an atmospheric city which brims with old-world charm.

Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful spots on earth, it’s no wonder that Vancouver is a popular spot for tourists looking to enjoy some fresh air and vibrant Canadian culture.