Canada/New England From Baltimore, Md

Baltimore is on of the great eastern coast seaports of USA. Baltimore is the second-largest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic Situated on the shores of Chesapeake Bay and only a few hours away from both beaches and mountains, Baltimore serves as a gateway to a great range of attractions. The city has architecturally important buildings from each period of architecture over two centuries. These include: the World Trade Centre - the tallest pentagonal building in the world, the massive National Aquarium, and the thousands of brick and formstone row houses organised in a grid pattern that has marked Baltimore as very different from other American cities. Read more about Baltimore, USA

Boston is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, USA. Calling this quaint and delightful city the 'Athens of America' might seem a bit pretentious, but the city's 19th-century glory radiates through its grand architecture, and its world-renowned academic and cultural institutions. Disastrous 'urban renewal' projects in the 1950s provoked such a furious backlash that Boston now has some of the best preserved historic buildings and neighbourhoods in the country. Compact, walkable, historic and clean, the city blends old-world beauty and modern convenience. Read more about Boston, USA

Perched on a peninsula jutting out into island-studded Casco Bay, Portland - a progressive, lively city - is the largest city in Maine, USA. The city seal depicts a phoenix rising from the ashes, which refers to the city’s recoveries from four devastating fires. It is home to a friendly and hardworking people and is ranked nationally as one of the ten safest and culturally fascinating cities of the US. The character of yesteryear is graciously incorporated into a modern urban environment and the historic architecture blends gracefully with the new. Read more about Portland, Maine, USA

St John, the first incorporated city in Canada, is situated on the north shore of the Bay of Fundy in the province of New Brunswick Canada. It is the most Irish city in the country as reflected in its architecture, names, and of course several Irish Pubs with their typical Irish atmosphere. Take a walking tour of the picturesque city of Saint John that offers visitors the opportunity to explore the thriving ecosystem that is part of the Bay of Fundy, in Rockwood Park. There are also 13 National Historic Sites of Canada in St John. Read more about St John (Bay of Fundy), Canada

Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, the Gateway to Atlantic Canada, is a lively and colourful combination of urban and rural living at its best. It is situated on the world’s second largest harbour, and the beautifully restored waterfront buildings recall the city's centuries-old maritime heritage, which is also cleverly explained at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, and the Halifax Citadel that explores the unique local heritage. Dine on the fresh seafood, taste the local award-winning wines, and then explore the Chapel Hill Gift shop at Spring Garden Road renowned for its great selection of dresses, purses, and gifts. Read more about Halifax, Canada

Baltimore is on of the great eastern coast seaports of USA. Baltimore is the second-largest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic Situated on the shores of Chesapeake Bay and only a few hours away from both beaches and mountains, Baltimore serves as a gateway to a great range of attractions. The city has architecturally important buildings from each period of architecture over two centuries. These include: the World Trade Centre - the tallest pentagonal building in the world, the massive National Aquarium, and the thousands of brick and formstone row houses organised in a grid pattern that has marked Baltimore as very different from other American cities. Read more about Baltimore, USA