Panama Canal Port Cities

Acapulco, Mexico
Opulent resorts tucked into hillside cliffs overlook the broad, sparkling bay of Acapulco. Here casinos, clubs and discos combine with smart shops, historical attractions and every watersport imaginable to create a playground of endless possibilities.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Superb sportfishing is the hallmark of this popular vacation destination located on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula. But many other aquatic activities abound. Posh resorts, great shopping and superb beaches round out the "Cabo experience

Lima (Callao), Peru
The "City of Kings" has a tempestuous history - history that may best be discovered by visiting any one of the many museums throughout Lima. But if shopping is more your style, head to upscale districts of San Isidro and Miraflores or try your hand at bartering with one of the local street merchants. Optional tour of the ancient Incas Ruins of Machu Picchu available.

Manzanillo, Mexico
A ribbon of gold sweeps languorously around a turquoise crescent. Swaying palms graciously extend a bit of leafy shade against the midday sun. Waters teem with fish, and beautiful lagoons provide perfect watersport venues. This is Manzanillo, a picturesque fishing port-turned-tourist resort that lies on a peninsula at the southern end of two curving bays.

Montego Bay, Jamaica
Columbus called it "El Golfo de Buen Tiempo," or Bay of Good Weather during his visit in 1494. Today, marvelous open-air markets, colonial plantations and colorful Caribbean charm are the main attractions of Jamaica's most popular tourist town.

George Town, Grand Cayman
Although a major financial center, George Town still reflects the feel of a small island community. Quaint homes, churches and other historical sites may all be discovered on a self-guided walking tour. The plentiful duty-free shops along the shoreline are also very popular with tourists in search of bargains.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Mile-high blue mountains, ribbons of powder beaches, sapphire seas, hot reggae rhythms and even hotter cuisine - this is Jamaica, a nature lover's paradise with 120 rivers to wade in, canoe up, fish in or picnic by.

Oranjestad, Aruba
Spotlessly clean and as Dutch as a wooden shoe, Aruba hosts some of the best pure white sand beaches in the Caribbean and a desert-like interior of divi-divi trees, aloe plants and cacti. The gin-clear waters offshore offer up magnificent gardens of coral and the ghostly remains of ships wrecked on the reefs.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
This lovely resort works hard to maintain its one-time fishing village atmosphere. Mismaloya Beach, the stunning setting for Night of the Iguana, is still spectacular. Just off shore is Los Arcos, an underwater park of rock walls and brightly colored marine life.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica
With scenic rivers, misty volcanoes and lush cloud forests, Costa Rica is a paradise for eco-tourists. In the Valley of the Monkeys, 100 year-old trees are draped with orchids, ferns, bromeliads and climbing lianas. And the number of species of butterflies, birds, monkeys and other wildlife is astonishing.

Salaverry (Trujillo), Peru
The elegant casonas, or mansions, which line the streets of Trujillo stand as a testament to this city's prosperous past. The warmth of its climate and its people makes this a wonderful respite for travelers.

Willemstad, Curaçao
The beautifully restored 17th- & 18th-century Dutch colonial buildings in this West Indies harbor town look straight out of old Amsterdam. Relax on one of the verandas and indulge in a tropical drink made with the famous Curaçao liqueur.