Caribbean beaches to the right of it, Pacific ones to the left, and here we are right in the middle of the Americas! A land of volcanoes, rainforest, ancient sites, colonial architecture, Latino music, dancing and romance - you'll fall in love with travelling all over again after being infused with the energy that exudes from any of the countries in this captivating region.

If it is Maya, Aztec or Toltec sites you want, then travel on any of our comprehensive itineraries in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize, and you'll see not only the biggest sites or even the smaller ones - or even the 'only just discovered ones' - but we'll also throw in an some 'Explore twists' (no, not dance moves). We mean things like: visits to Indio villages, lunch with the locals, or a boat journey through the rainforest, when everyone else is taking a bus along the highway.

If you fancy yourself as Tarzan or Jane, then why not try our Active Costa Rica trip? You can fly through the forest canopy on a zip-wire, raft the white waters of the Rio Reventazon and cycle at Arenal. Oh, and don't think you need to be like Tarzan or Jane to enjoy this kind of excitement, no previous experience is required. So if you are ready for a challenge and want to return to work feeling invigorated and alive, then an adventure holiday like this is just the tonic.

Ever heard of Johnny Depp? He's spent quite a bit of time in these sunny islands and, like us, he reckons they're pretty amazing too. Our trip, Windward Isles and French Antilles will take you from the Pitons of Saint Lucia to the waterfalls of Dominica and on to the Creole culture of Martinique. We also explore Trinidad and Tobago and the little-visited islands and beaches off the coast of Venezuela.

Without any doubt, however, the king (or El Jefe, should we say?) of all the Caribbean Islands is Cuba. But what is it that makes it so great? Is it the excellent beaches? The revolutionary history? The stunning scenery? The colonial towns with their lively plazas, or maybe even salsa? Well, all of these things make it a fascinating land to visit; but what makes it great is the warmth and spirit of the Cuban people themselves.

No other continent in the world can match the huge diversity of landscapes and eco-systems of South America. From the Andean altiplano to the Amazon - and all the deserts, geysers, savannah, glaciers, beaches, waterfalls, volcanoes, salt lakes, fjords and islands in between - a lifetime of travelling awaits the intrepid explorer.

Can you imagine staring down the 'Avenue of Volcanoes' in Ecuador, snorkelling with sea lions in the Galapagos, gasping at the beauty of Angel Falls, the emotional first sighting of Machu Picchu, looking out over the vast whiteness of the salt lake at Uyuni, watching El Tatio geysers erupt as the sun rises over the Andean slopes behind them, the elation of completing the Torres del Paine Circuit or the Inca Trail, seeing the Maoi stone heads of Easter Island close-up, the roaring sound of Iguaçu Falls long before you see them, or the excitement of animal spotting in the Brazilian Pantanal and the Amazon Rainforest?

South America is an assault on the senses of the very best kind, and this is why people go back year after year. Our expert local knowledge of the region means that we can offer you a safe and very real insight into the people and places of this great continent.