The americas

From sea to shining sea, North america abounds with natural and human wonders. The Grand Canyon’s amber majesty, Niagara Falls’ thundering cascade, Banff’s snow­clad peaks, Costa Rica’s cloud forests, and Hawaii’s red­hot lava draw visitors from around the globe, as do the cherished musical and culinary heritage of New Orleans and Nashville, and exciting urban streetscapes from Las Vegas to Montreal.

Some of our favorite MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences that connect you with people, the planet and wildlife and promote the values of sustainable tourism in the communities we visit include:

NATCHEZ

Meet the Tanners on their working cotton plantation, Frogmore Plantation and Gins, and learn how your visit helps them preserve the history of the estate and Mississippi’s heritage.

Tastes & Sounds of the South (Page 108)

OTTAWA

Enjoy an interactive beading workshop using authentic materials, then learn about the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot Project, which aims to revive the traditional arts by creating partnerships with elders and artisans.

Best of Eastern Canada (Page 116)

SACRED VALLEY

Meet Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, a master Quechua weaver, and the first person from her village to attend university. She has been an ambassador for Andean traditions since she began learning ancient pre-Columbian weaving techniques as a young girl in the 1960s. Make a difference as your visit helps to preserve and promote traditional pre-Columbian weaving techniques in the 21st century.

Highlights of Peru

(Online at GETours.com)

HAWAIIAN EXPLORER

8 DAYS FROM $3,465

INCLUDES Honolulu, Kona, Volcanoes National Park, Naalehu, Lahaina, Wailuku, Kaanapali, Kula

HAWAIIAN FOUR ISLAND ADVENTURE

13 DAYS FROM $5,125

INCLUDES Honolulu, Kona, Lahaina, Volcano (HI), Naalehu, Wailuku, Kaanapali, Kula, Lihue (Kauai)

SCENIC PARKS EXPLORER

15 DAYS FROM $5,550

INCLUDES Las Vegas, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Salt Lake City, Jackson, Yellowstone, Cody, Billings, Rapid City, Crazy Horse, Denver, Moab, Arches, Monument Valley, Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon

HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS

8 DAYS FROM $2,965

INCLUDES Washington D.C., Mount Vernon, Williamsburg, Richmond, Charlottesville, Luray, Gettysburg, Philadelphia

JEWELS OF ALASKA

7 DAYS FROM $3,845

INCLUDES Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park, Girdwood, Alyeska, Whittier

CANADA’S ROCKIES

7 DAYS FROM $2,855

INCLUDES Calgary, Jasper, Banff, Columbia Icefield, Canmore, Kananaskis, Kamloops