Hamilton is the capital of Bermuda. Front Street is the main thoroughfare of the city. It is a busy street lined with pastel-painted Victorian buildings, restaurants and boutiques. Cruise ships dock here, too, and every Wednesday evening during the summer there is a weekly evening festival featuring street performers and market stalls selling local handicrafts and goods.

Bermuda has a beautiful coastline, with pink-sand beaches that are great for snorkelling and swimming. Elbow Beach in Paget Parish is a long stretch of beach with protected waters. Away from the beach there are several nature reserves, of which Spittal Pond Nature Reserve is the largest, with wonderful birdlife and gentle hiking trails.

For absolutely breathtaking views, you should head for Fort Hamilton on a hill that overlooks the town and bay; here you can also enjoy cream tea in the tearoom. Other attractions you shouldn’t miss are the Underwater Exploration Institute and the amazing Crystal Caves, which are located just outside the city.

Bermuda is a year-round destination; however, the best time to visit is between April and October when the weather is warmest and the sea temperature is more comfortable for swimming and diving. Accommodation is available to suit all budgets from small guest houses to deluxe resorts, yet most lodgings tend to be in the upper price bracket.

There are direct flights to Bermuda from the UK, and from cities all over USA and Canada. There is no car hire on the island, but it’s easy to explore the island by taxi, motorbike or by using the local buses.

Ottawa is a lively city packed with excellent national museums and many theatres and art galleries. There are several parks and gardens to relax in, as well as a wide choice of cafés, bars and restaurants. Many visitors start their tour of Canada in Toronto, which is located on Lake Ontario and boasts the lofty CN Tower – a great place to start your trip and just a 90–minute drive away from the mighty Niagara Falls.

There’s so much to see and do in Canada. British Columbia on the west coast is a beautiful province to visit. Here you can explore Vancouver and Vancouver Island or try skiing at the popular ski resorts of Whistler/Blackcomb. Or visit Quebec, an old walled city and now a UNESCO World Heritage site with its distinctly French style.

Newfoundland has a long rugged coastline with small picturesque villages. St John’s is the oldest city in North America and you can see amazing views from Signal Hill. For hikers, Labrador is also great for exploring, as is the outstanding Gros Morne National Park.

It’s easy for the visitor to explore Canada with its incredibly efficient roadways and highways, intercity buses and public transit systems. Flights are available to and from all key cities in Canada, primarily Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, from all major gateways in Europe and the USA.

There is accommodation to suit all budgets in Canada from deluxe hotels and motels to guest houses and hostels. For a room in the city, expect to pay handsomely but there are plenty of cheaper options outside of central areas such as bed and breakfasts and hostels.

There is so much to see and do in Greenland. Marvel at the spectacular Northern Lights; visit the stunning Ilulissat Ice Fjord, now a UNESCO World Heritage site; experience the Midnight Sun when the sun never sets; try dog sledding, whale watching, listen to the deafening silence on a hike or pay a visit to the ice sheet to learn first hand about climate change.

The summer season lasts from June until October and is a great time to explore the fjords. Historical sites become more accessible and the flora is amazing. The dogsled season tends to run from February to the end of May and the best time to witness the Northern Lights is during the Arctic winter between November to February.

There is a wide choice of accommodation on Greenland to suit all budgets, from large resort style hotels, boutique hotels, small guest houses, youth hostels and camping. However, expect most well-facilitated hotels to be in the upper price bracket. It is also possible just to bring along your tent and set up your own camp.

The easiest way to reach Greenland is by direct flight from Copenhagen, Denmark or Reykjavik, Iceland. There are three international airports in Greenland, with Kangerlussuaq and Narsarsuaq being the main gateways. Alternatively, many people visit Greenland on a cruise, stopping at a different town along the coast each day.

Today both Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are modern, picturesque French towns. As you approach the harbour on Saint-Pierre, you will come across the islands most distinctive landmark, the Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse painted in bright red and white colours. Close to the lighthouse is the Pointe aux Canons Battery which was built on the site of an old fort, and nearby is the beautiful Saint-Pierre’s Cathedral.

Miquelon is a small town on the larger island of the same name with just 700 inhabitants. The town is proud of its history and heritage. Hundreds of Acadian families sought shelter here after the Arcadian deportation of 1755.

Both Saint-Pierre and Miquelon have beautiful nature trails and are great for hikers and birdwatchers. Apparently over 300 different species of birds have been spotted here. In Miquelon, you can also observe seals and wild horses as you walk among the sand dunes.

To reach Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, you can either fly to Saint Pierre from Halifax or Montreal in Canada or take a ferry from Fortune, Newfoundland. Note that the ferry does not accommodate cars, but there is plenty of parking at Fortune and the islands of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are small enough to walk around; however, taxis are available.

For those interested in staying on the island, there are several small hotels and guest houses available, suitable for all budgets. The official currency on the islands is the euro but US and Canadian dollars are widely accepted.

New York City is the USA’s most well-known city. Great for shopping and nightlife and with many famous landmarks, such as Times Square, the Empire State Building, Central Park, 5th Avenue and Ground Zero. Washington DC is the country’s capital city with superb museums and parks and well-known landmarks like the White House, Capitol Hill and the Lincoln Memorial.

Florida State is perfect for families. It offers safe clean beaches and is famous for its theme parks such as Disney World and Universal Studios. California is another fun state to explore; head for Los Angeles to visit Hollywood, and see the movie star homes around Beverley Hills. Or head up to north California and explore the cosmopolitan city of San Francisco.

Hiring a car is the best way to explore the United States of America. It’s so easy to drive here; everything is geared towards the motorist. Accommodation is easy to find; from luxury resorts, to motels, to small guest houses, there is something to suit every budget. Motels are a cheap option but expect to pay in the upper bracket for a four-star hotel room.

There are direct flights to most major cities in the USA from all round the world. As the country is so vast, domestic flights across America provide a cheap and convenient way to move around the country. It is also possible to cross by land into USA from Canada and Mexico. During the summer months you can take a ferry across the Great Lakes between the USA and Canada.