Named after the Mayaimi tribe that inhabited the area in the 1600s, Miami has skyrocketed to international recognition as the cruise capital of the world. Nestled between Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park, the incredibly diverse tropical metropolis is equally acclaimed for its stunning sandy beaches, extravagant party scene, street art, natural beauty and glittering skyline. Vibrant, classy, edgy, exciting – Miami is everything you want in a cruise destination and more.

The capital of Dominica, Roseau is a bustling city known for its lively downtown and its industrial port. The city is a hodgepodge of influences: traditional and modern, French and British, colonial and indigenous. Roseau has an attractive, walkable city center and several cathedrals that are worth visiting. Dominica’s biggest tourist attraction are its natural landscapes. Watch for sea life from the comfort of a boat on a dolphin or whale watching tour, or get within arm’s reach while snorkeling or scuba diving. Rainforest tours offer the possibility to discover hidden waterfalls or experience breathtaking views from the mountainous inland.

Parintins is, with 100,000 inhabitants, the second largest city in the state of Amazonas in Brazil. The city is located on Tupinambarana Island. The 'Amazonian Ox Dance Festival' takes place at the end of June each year and a colorful parade, with costumed dancers, winds through the city.

Manaus is the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonia, and is situated on the Rio Negro, a few kilometers from the mouth of the Amazon. It is possible to find a variety of monkeys and birds in the surrounding jungle. Furthermore, Manaus offers sights of interesting buildings from the rubber boom period.

The Amazon River is the longest river in South America and is one of the longest in the world. Although more popularly known as a Brazilian river, it also passes through the nations of Colombia and Peru, forming an integral part of the Amazon Rainforest.

Rio de Janeiro is a metropolis in southeastern Brazil, where samba music can be heard year round. A seaside city, Rio is world-famous for its beaches, such as Copacabana. Atop Mount Corcovado, stands a major icon of the city and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: the 125-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer statue. The city's lively Carnaval festival is one of the largest in the world with flashy costumes and parade floats.