From the jungles of Brazil to the snow-capped mountains of southern Argentina and the living wildlife museum that is the Galapagos Islands, South America has everything the adventurous traveller could want.
This vast continent has a variety of attractions that have kept travellers coming back time and time again.
You can start with the famous Rio carnival on Brazil's Copacabana beach before heading off to Sao Paulo, a city famed throughout the world for its hedonistic nightlife.
Then there is the northeastern region of the country and the famous "Golden Coast", known for its history, carnivals and spectacular beaches.
If that isn't enough, follow the mighty Amazon River as it winds its way through the heart of the continent. Surrounded by thick rain forest, travelling down the Amazon River is an adventure in itself.
Along the way you'll pass ancient lost cities and colourful market towns that have existed for thousands of years.
Ecuador may be the smallest of the countries clustered around the Andes mountain range, but it is one of the easiest and most pleasant to travel around. Picturesque fishing villages, colourful Indian markets, warm Pacific beaches, jungles and mountains make it a fascinating country to visit.
And, just 1000km away, the Galapagos Islands is a favourite with wildlife lovers. Here you can swim with penguins and sea lions and stroll along beaches as iguanas scurry around your feet.
Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay let you travel from the tropics to a region similar to the South Pole.
The contrast between the Andes Mountains and the desolation of Patagonia will leave you awe-struck. And stuck in the middle is one of the most bustling and vibrant cities in the world - Buenos Aires.
From remote jungles to cosmopolitan cities, South America will keep any traveller with a spirit for adventure enthralled.
Want to climb volcanoes, explore rain forests, dive on spectacular coral reefs or explore ancient Mayan ruins?
Stretching from Mexico to Panama, Central America is studded with mountains and volcanoes, some still active, and fringed by a coral-laced coastline and a chain off stunning Caribbean islands.
Perhaps more than anywhere in the world, the clash between tropical and temperate zones has created a startling landscape in relatively small area.
Costa Rica draws nature-lovers to its impressive national parks, Belize, with its coral atolls, is prime scuba diving territory. It is also home to the second longest barrier reef in the world. While Guatemala, Panama and Honduras are home to volcanoes, rugged mountain cloudforests, beautiful lakes and an impressive and varied array of wildlife.
One of the most enduring images of Central America, however, are those of the pyramids of the ruined Mayan city of Tikal as it rises from the rainforest.
OK, so most of the capital cities, like Panama City and San Jose can look like one giant traffic jam, but if you scratch below the surface you will find a vibrant and hectic lifestyle with enough cafes, bars and museums to keep you busy for days.
If that’s not enough the jungles and picturesque beaches of the Caribbean await you.
Grab a rum punch, listen to the reggae beat and relax under the palm trees as the sun sets on another day in paradise.
What more could you want?
