The Melting Pot.
MARITIME TALES—Dip into the traditions and history of hearty seafarers and dip the latest lobster catch in butter in Maine. Break bread with Nova Scotian fishermen and be bowled over with New England clam chowder on an amazing adventure on the Eastern seaboard.
New England & North Eastern Canada
FIESTA TIME—L.A.’s actual name, El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río Porciúncula, speaks to the city’s rich Mexican heritage. On Old Olvera Street, the sounds of Mariachi music and the aromas of sumptuous Latin dishes fill the air above the cultural artistry of murals and vibrant costumes that move to the dance. Amamos L.A.!
Los Angeles
FRENCH CONNECTION—Quebecois celebrate life and take fun seriously. Joie de vivre is their motto! The people of Quebec celebrate a unique way of life in Canada, with French as their official language and cuisine that’s a celebration in itself.
New England & North Eastern Canada
WILDERNESS SPIRIT—Hear that? It’s the call of the wild and the stories of generations passed down through the ancient history of native Alaskan people who live in harmony with the land in the traditions of their ancestors. A land of groundbreaking explorers who tested the boundaries of human endurance in Alaska’s untamed and unforgiving landscapes. Meet the Inuit people who continue the culture of life on the ice, or shake paws with the mushers of the Iditarod. Alaska is a wild ride of otherworldly beauty and unabashed bravery of those who call this wild land home.
Alaska
ISLAND LIFE—The Polynesian traditions of Hawaii are as true as the tropical tradewinds that carry a tranquility that’s hard to resist. Luaus and long walks on the sand; Mai Tais and Mahi Mahi; and hula skirts and Hawaiian shirts are just above the surface of a deeply beautiful blend of culture and nature of the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawaii
HOME ON THE RANGE—It’s been said, “there’s nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.” So, shine up your boots and dust off your hat to saddle up to watch a wild ride in Calgary, Alberta, where Canada’s annual Calgary Stampede brings out the best in man, woman, and horse with the tradition of the Wild West.
Calgary Stampede
SOUTHERN STYLE—Whether goin’ to Graceland where Elvis ruled as The King of rock-n-roll, or gettin’ a taste for soul food in Savannah, you’ll find a rich culture born of the history, hope, and hospitality of the American South. From Nashville’s Music Row to Memphis blues to the bright lights of Atlanta, you’ll find Southern charm as warm as pecan pie, fried chicken, and hush puppies—and just as smooth as a glass of sweet tea.
The American South