Alaska is divided into five distinct regions. The Inside Passage was shaped millions of years ago when massive glaciers sliced their way southward, leaving behind wildlife-filled fjords and lush island scenery. .

Canada is the second largest country in the world but the population is about the same as the state of California. Most Canadians live in the southern part of the country because the north of Canada has a harsh Arctic and sub-Arctic climate.

Some call the Caribbean Sea and its hundreds of islands paradise. As with any heaven-on-earth, there is much to enjoy, see and do. The most important things that the Caribbean is known for are its beaches, boats, banks and bikinis.

Europe is the second smallest continent and even though it is usually considered a continent, it is actually 1/5 of the continent of Eurasia.

Asia tours visit one or more of the following countries: Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.

Hawaii (state) is the only island state and the southernmost state in the United States. Hawaii consists of the Hawaiian Islands located near the center of the northern Pacific Ocean.

Mexico is the fifth largest country in the Western Hemisphere. Its geography includes volcanic peaks, snow-topped mountains, tropical rain forests, and internationally renowned beaches.

After realizing the riches of Peru, Ecuador, and Asia, and counting the time it took the gold to reach the ports of Spain, it was suggested to cut out a piece of land somewhere in Panama to make the trips shorter.