New York & Aruba

About the destination: New York City is a global hub built on the foundation of immigrants and their offspring. It's home to eight million residents, and it welcomes over 50 million tourists annually. Your tour of New York City should include tasting the cuisine of hundreds of diverse cultures, and you can easily navigate the city on foot, by taxi, or through the renowned subway system. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French to the Americans, is a universal emblem of freedom and the city's most iconic landmark. Wall Street serves as the epicenter of major corporations, housing the New York Stock Exchange. The Empire State Building towers over the Big Apple as the city's second tallest structure, with the nearby Chrysler Building also commanding the skyline. Close by is the United Nations headquarters overlooking the East River and Grand Central Terminal, one of the world's busiest train stations. No sightseeing in New York is complete without a visit to Times Square. Absorb its billboards, its crowds, and its food, then head over to Central Park, which offers 850 acres of lakes and meadows, providing a respite from the city's hustle and bustle. You also have a plethora of art and history museums to choose from, as well as the Reflecting Absence Memorial and Museum, where you can honor the victims of 9/11. Although Manhattan is home to most of the city's landmarks, each borough has its own unique and distinctive character worth exploring. From Brooklyn's historic streets to Queens's international cuisine, there's something for everyone in the city. Above all, New York is a city for enjoyment and indulgence. So, have fun, and prepare to experience the Big Apple. New York City offers something for everyone: architecture, art, food, entertainment, shopping. It's all here.

About the destination: Aruba is an island in the Caribbean located 15 miles north of the Venezuelan coast, and is one of the four nations that collectively make up the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This flat, riverless island is famous for its white sandy beaches and tropical climate, which is tempered by steady trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean. Like any Caribbean location, its beaches are stunning, featuring silvery sand, warm shallow turquoise waters, and a rich variety of birds and wildlife. Oranjestad, the vibrant capital of Aruba, has become a destination within the destination of Aruba, and is one of the most picturesque cities in the Caribbean. The city also has a lively nightlife, so much so that it has been voted on several occasions as the best small town for nightlife in the Caribbean.