The reef that wraps several of the Caribbean’s Turks and Caicos Islands offers rewarding snorkeling. We see trumpet, parrot, trigger fish and a school of blue tangs as we float above brain, purple fan, fire coral and large stag horn formations that nearly reach the surface.

Discover what it feels like to risk your life for freedom as a runaway slave. “Follow the North Star,” an immersion program at Conner Prairie, a living history museum outside of Indianapolis, IN, drops you into situations experienced by runaways traveling the Underground Railroad in the 1830s.

Spring skiing, known for mild temperatures and sunshine, is the best.Forget about face masks, frostbitten cheeks and eyelids freezing shut. The trees glisten and the runs are smooth, but not icy. With the bitter evening chill gone, you can enjoy the sleigh rides and even try a moonlit hike.

In Guatemala discover ancient Maya culture in the lowland jungles and experience a bustling, contemporary Maya market in Chichicastenango, in the highlands.

Panama´s easily accessible Soberania National Park, a 55,000 acre tropical rainforest 30 minutes from downtown Panama City, offers hiking trails, spectacular birding and great wildlife viewing.

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