Amazon Explorer

New York, the city that never sleeps, pulsates with an energy and vibrancy unmatched anywhere else in the world.

Nestled along the sun-drenched shores of Florida's Atlantic coast, Fort Lauderdale beckons with its pristine beaches, vibrant culture and world-class amenities.

Philipsburg, the charming capital of Dutch Sint Maarten, unfolds along a pristine stretch of Caribbean coastline, enticing travellers with its fusion of European flair and tropical beauty.

Lush, romantic and welcoming, stunning Saint Lucia is an adventure waiting to be had.

Tropical beaches with coral-rich waters, friendly locals and cheeky green monkeys characterise blissful Barbados.

Devil's Island, part of a three-island chain called Îles du Salut, in French Guiana, was home to one of the most infamous—and impregnable—prisons of the 19th and 20th centuries. Opened in 1852, it received worldwide renown in the mid-1890s when French military captain Alfred Dreyfus was sentenced to life imprisonment after being wrongly convicted of selling military secrets to Germany. Although Dreyfus's sentence was commuted after five years, more than 80,000 political prisoners and hardened criminals endured years of mistreatment and abuse among disease-ridden conditions. Few were able to escape, though Henri Charrière, author of the book Papillon, allegedly succeeded by filling sacks with coconuts in order to float to the mainland. The prison was officially closed in 1953. In 1965, the French government transferred responsibility of the island to the Guiana Space Centre, and in recent years, tourism facilities have been added. Devil's Island and its two smaller neighboring islands receive more than 50,000 visitors each year.

At the mouth of the mighty Amazon River, Macap is a city surrounded by encroaching jungle and the lush greenery of the Brazilian rainforest. The Amazon region is unique, in that it is home to an estimated one third of the planet's living species, including birds, sea and river turtles, giant alligators and more. The many rivers of the basin, through which one-fifth of the world's fresh water flows, lead to the heart of the jungle. The Amazon River itself is 4,000 miles long. Take a jungle cruise along the Amazon River to see the jungle in more detail - and from the safety of a boat. Nearby, art and pottery from native Indian tribes can be found in the popular Ver-o-Peso market.

Welcome to the Amazon, the epitome of untamed wilderness and biodiversity.

Nestled along the banks of the mighty Amazon River, Boca Da Valéria emerges as a charming river village, offering a glimpse into the traditional way of life in the heart of the rainforest.

Welcome to the Amazon, the epitome of untamed wilderness and biodiversity.

Welcome to the Amazon, the epitome of untamed wilderness and biodiversity.

Nestled along the banks of the majestic Tapajós River in Brazil's Amazon Rainforest, Alter do Chão emerges as a hidden gem, boasting pristine white-sand beaches and lush tropical landscapes.

Birthplace of calypso and the steel band. Where the national bird, the ibis, is vibrant red and so is the stately House of Parliament. Sample shore excursions: Port-of-Spain City & Mount St. Benedict Monastery; Asa Wright Nature Center.

Willemstad, the vibrant capital of Curaçao, is a Caribbean jewel that blends Dutch colonial heritage with tropical flair.

Welcome to Oranjestad, the vibrant capital city of Aruba, where Dutch colonial architecture meets Caribbean flair.

Nestled along the sun-drenched shores of Florida's Atlantic coast, Fort Lauderdale beckons with its pristine beaches, vibrant culture and world-class amenities.