Affectionally known as the Big Apple, New York City is one of the most visited destinations on Earth. A multicultural metropolis, New York City is a melting pot of culture and has massive worldwide influence, economically and politically. From Manhattan’s Upper East Side to the Hudson River and Brooklyn’s Bronx to Broadway, New York City has a stunning variety of attractions with more than 20,000 restaurants, 200 museums, and 40 Broadway museums. It’s no wonder the ‘City that Never Sleeps’ attracts more than 60 million visitors annually.

Founded in 1630, Boston is one of the oldest and intriguing cities in the United States. ‘The Athens of America’, ‘The Cradle of Liberty’, ‘Beantown’ are just a few nicknames the iconic metropolis acquired from its heavy influence on national culture and identity. In addition to its fascinating history, Boston is also incredibly charming, with both striking architecture and an abundance of natural beauty.

Portland, situated in the heart of Casco Bay, is Maine’s largest city. The city lures visitors with its historic Old Port district, characterized by charming cobblestoned streets and 19th century red brick façades teeming with boutiques, art galleries and cute cafes. The up-and-coming cruise destination is popular for its abundance of natural beauty, buzzing cultural scene and fantastic gastronomy, with which a plethora of incredible award-winning restaurants rank Portland in America’s top foodie cities.

Situated in the Bay of Fundy, Saint John is the largest city in Canada’s New Brunswick region. Although its industrial façade may deceive you at first, you will soon realize Saint John’s gems are hidden inside the city, where impressive historic landmarks and beautiful Victorian architecture awaits your discovery. The city is also minutes away from the wonderland of nature and wildlife.

Québec City is the oldest French-speaking community in North America. The province capital’s old town is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites and teems with European flair, featuring a plethora of well-preserved ancient landmarks, colonial architecture and the only walled city north of Mexico. More than just history, Québec’s spectacular outdoors offers gigantic 98-ft waterfalls, splendid glacial valleys and unique wildlife reserves.

Saguenay is situated in Canada’s picturesque Quebec Province. The town is best-known as the gateway to the magnificent Saguenay Fjord, renowned as one of the largest in the world and the only inhabited fjord in North America. A fantastic diversity of natural attractions awaits your visit to Saguenay, in addition to a plethora of historical landmarks that reveal the fascinating cultural roots of this Quebec community.

Sydney is located in Nova Scotia in close proximity to the Cape Breto Highlands Nationa Park, which is a true natural paradise. The sight of the gorgeous scenery coupled with the interesting wildlife will make you have to pinch yourself. The park is home to moose and one can see whales off the coast of the park. The town itself is home to some beautiful buildings and a guided tour through the Old Town is highly recommended!