Vancouver is located on the west coast of Canada, between the sea and mountains, which provide a beautiful backdrop. A cosmopolitan city which is nestled in the great outdoors, Vancouver is the ideal place to discover the best of Canada, where you can enjoy skiing on the internationally renowned mountains Whistlers and Blackcomb and also experience a huge array of fine bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Stanley Park is a highlight of Vancouver, featuring beautiful beaches, paved and dirt trails and Canada's largest aquarium.

The Inside Passage is a sea off the coast of Alaska and British Columbia with a coastline of 24,000 km and about 1,000 islands. Boasting wildlife-filled fjords and lush island scenery, the Inside Passage is one of the world's most beautiful waterways and is also an extremely popular cruising location. You will be sure to find whatever you are looking for with a range of water taxis, ferries and island-hopping planes available to bring you to your ideal location.

Ketchikan is an American city in Alaska, which is known mainly for its tourism and fishing. The city provides a perfect platform to explore the Misty Fjords National Monument, which is characterised by its steep valleys formed by volcanic activity providing spectacular views. There is a strong cultural history in Ketchikan with evidence of Native Alaskans seen in the totem poles and the Totem Heritage Center. Known as the 'Salmon capital of the world', Ketchikan will serve up fine salmon, crab, oysters and more in a variety of restaurants.

Sitka is a city which is located on Baranof Islands of the Pacific Ocena in the U.S state of Alaska. It is only accessible by plane or boat and this can sometimes be affected in the winter due to weather. Sikta is the largest area in the United States. Sitka is known as the most beautiful coastal town in Alaska with a forest walk to the water, unprecedented fauna and culture. The people that live in Sitka are extremely welcoming and friendly making you feel at home from the moment you step foot in Sitka.

The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland in the Northeast Australia is the largest coral reef in the world. Captain James Cook ran aground and discovered this the fascinating reef by accident in 1770. Since 1982, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts over two million tourists each year with its diverse flora and fauna. The Reef offers numerous opportunituies for discovery, popular activities include visits to the Whitsunday Islands, scuba diving, snorkelling and many more fantastic activities.

The Hubbard Glacier is a glacier in the Elias chain in the state of Alaska and the Yukon Territory. It stretches over 122 km in the Yakutat Bay, making it the longest water-ending glacier in Alaska. Hubbard Glacier is an active glacier which continues to grow and consists of two major peeks.

Valdez is a city in the U.S. state of Alaska and is the main port in Alaska. The 4,000 residents of Valdez are surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

The city is located on the Seward Resurrection Bay in the State of Alaska. Seward is a secenic city surrounded by natural beauty. Seward marks the beginning of the historic Iditarod Trail, as well as the historical route of the Alaska Railroad. The city has about 3,000 inhabitants and is frequented by summer tourists. Seward is dived into two parts the historic center and the tourist port. Sewards coastal area in inhabited by beautiful whales, sea lions and birds.

Kodiak is a port town located in the US state of Alaska and is the main city of the Kodiak Island. The town is pretty developed but laid-back and friendly at the same time. Kodiak's charm lays in the onion domes that remind of Alaska's Russian heritage and in its modern port, that is one of the state's biggest. The town is famous for its salmon industry and the Kodiak Bear that is protected by strict game laws. Kodiak offers visitors plenty of entertainment, from a wildlife refuge centre to an archaeological museum.

The Gulf of Alaska stretches from the Alaska Peninsula to Alexander Archipelago. Forests, mountains and glaciers surround the shoreline of the Gulf of Alaska.