North America

North America covers three countries: Canada, the United States and Mexico. Most trips stay in one country or follow one route, because the distances are large. In the United States, Utah's red rock parks, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon suit travelers who want desert and mountain scenery, and New York adds the city side. Canada's Rockies center on Banff and Jasper, with Vancouver on the Pacific coast. In Mexico, Mexico City has museums, markets and street food, and Oaxaca is known for regional cooking and mezcal.

Mountain roads and high park areas are mostly open from late spring to early fall. Winter suits the cities and the southern deserts. A loop through Utah or the Canadian Rockies usually takes a week or more. Check entry rules early: visitors from some countries need an electronic travel authorization for the United States or Canada, and Mexico sets its own tourist rules. Confirm what applies to your passport before you book.