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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—What will you discover in Alaska? A vast history of ancient native peoples who live in harmony with the land in the traditions of their ancestors. A land of groundbreaking explorers who tested human endurance in a wild and unforgiving landscape. 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 supernatural beauty and bold bravery of those who call ‘the call of the wild’ home.
Alaska
ISLAND LIFE—The tropical traditions of Polynesia sway in the tradewinds of Hawaii with a reverence for relaxation. Luaus and long walks on the beach; Mai Tais and pig roasts; and hula skirts and Hawaiian shirts are just the surface of a deeply beautiful culture and deep natural beauty 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 you’re goin’ to Graceland where Elvis reigned as The King, or getting a royal fill of soul food in Montgomery, Alabama, you’ll find a rich culture born of tradition, history, and hope in the American South. From Nashville country music and New Orleans jazz to the sandy Carolina beaches and the bright lights of Atlanta to the bluegrass of Kentucky. Hospitality and heritage is the main ingredient in a southern pecan pie, fried chicken, sweet tea, or hush puppies—where going back for seconds is the first rule of Southern food.
The American South