19 Nights Caribbean, Southern

Barbados' capital and primary seaport was founded in 1628 by 64 British settlers. A significant amount of historical landmarks are located in Bridgetown including the Parliament Building, home to a 355-year-old Westminster style democratic tradition, and the Synagogue, the oldest Jewish building in the Western Hemisphere.

The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and by some definitions it is the longest

Santarem is a small city in the Brazilian state of Para, where the Tapajos River meets the Amazon. This "meeting of the waters" phenomenon can be viewed from the hilltop Mirante do Tapajos Square.

Parintins is a municipality in the far east of the Amazonas state, Brazil. It is part of a microregion also named Parintins. The population for the entire municipality was 114,273 and its area is 5,952 km². The city is located on Tupinambarana island in the Amazon River

This threadbare Brazilian city on the shores of the Negro River is the largest (1.4 million people) state in the Amazon. Founded by the Portuguese in 1669, it was an important rubber boomtown from 1890 until 1920. Today its is an important gateway to the Amazon.

This threadbare Brazilian city on the shores of the Negro River is the largest (1.4 million people) state in the Amazon. Founded by the Portuguese in 1669, it was an important rubber boomtown from 1890 until 1920. Today its is an important gateway to the Amazon.

Boca da Valeria, Brazil is an unusual stop but it is definitely worth the visit, giving everyone in its path an in-depth look into the Amazonian culture. You will not find luxury hotels, restaurants, or even paved roads; instead Boca de Valeria is surrounded by a spirit, beauty, and charm uplifted in the smiles of its brightly dressed natives.

The jewel in Alter do Chaos crown is the stunning Ilha do Amor, a natural white sandy peninsula that stretches towards the town. As the most picturesque beach in the region, a number of basic restaurants have set up shop to sell fish, beer, and coconut water to beach-goers.

The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and by some definitions it is the longest

This small island off the coast of French Guiana is notorious for its collection of atrocious prisons that constituted the toughest penal colony ever. For some 80,00 French convicts (50,000 who died), it was "an excursion into hell". Now, it is lovely tropical island resort.

Reigned over by a 12th-century castle, the seaside town of Scarborough centers around a pretty, horseshoe-shaped bay lapped by the North Sea. Sandy beaches, surfing opportunities, and hearty Yorkshire fare have made Scarborough a family favorite for more than 400 years.

Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, has the tall buildings, neon lights and crowded streets of many cities, but also a multicultural Caribbean character and a homegrown calypso soundtrack. The best-known occasion is the flamboyant pre-Lenten Carnival. Among the city's other offerings are cricket and football matches, year-round festivals, a botanic garden, malls, an art and history museum and historic buildings

If variety is the spice of life, then Grenada is the taste of the tropics. The intoxicating aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves fill the air wherever you go. Take your pick of 45 sun-kissed beaches to lounge on, or hit the jungle-covered mountain range for more rugged adventures. Stroll through the 125-year-old Sendall Tunnel to reach the Carenage waterfront promenade. Cruise to Grenada and grab a seat at an open-air café and admire the steep streets lined with colonial buildings and colorful 18th-century warehouses. And holding true to its nickname of Spice Island, you'll find several spice plantations and estates here too.

Kingstown is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The port city is known for its Botanical Gardens, founded in 1765 and home to tropical plants and aviaries. On a ridge above the bay, the 1806 Fort Charlotte offers panoramic views of the archipelago. The city center has 19th-century churches such as St. Mary's Cathedral. The lively Kingstown Market sells local produce. Popular Villa Beach is nearby.

The capital and commercial centre of Saint Lucia has been devastated by fire several times. Its lush, dense forests, lovely Marigot Bay and charming French atmosphere are all impossible to forget. Historic buildings remain, as does the harbour derived from the crater of an extinct volcano.

Barbados' capital and primary seaport was founded in 1628 by 64 British settlers. A significant amount of historical landmarks are located in Bridgetown including the Parliament Building, home to a 355-year-old Westminster style democratic tradition, and the Synagogue, the oldest Jewish building in the Western Hemisphere.