Western Hemisphere Flashcards
Western Hemisphere
Composed of North and South America.
North America
Canada
United States (includes Hawaii and Alaska)
Mexico
Central America
Caribbean Islands or West Indies (including Bermuda and The Bahamas)
South America
Consists of 12 independent countries and three dependent territories of the UK and France.
Best way to travel the US and Canada
Rail, self-drive car or motorcoach
Best way to travel Mexico
Air or motorcoach
If traveling by car, do so on roads connecting major cities.
Best way to travel the Caribbean Islands
Hero, moped, bus, taxi, ride share or car rental.
Charter Yachts
Cruise ship
NO car rentals on Bermuda
Best ways to travel in Central America
Air
Recommend taxis, escorted and hosted tours, private guide and/or driver, or car rental for sightseeing.
Best ways to travel South America
Escorted motor coach
Places to stay in US and Canada
BB, boutique Inns, motels, luxury resorts, etc.
Madonna Inn (San Luis Obispo,CA)
Gaylord Opryland Resort (TN)
Kantishna Roadhouse (Denali Natl Park, Alaska)
Fairmont Chateau (Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada)
The Breakers (Palm Beach, FL)
The Queen Mary (Long Beach, CA)
Places to stay in Mexico
Resorts of all types.
MAP - Modified American Plan (usually breakfast and one other meal)
All-inclusive
Las Brisas (Acapulco)
Las Halas (Manzanillo)
Grand Velas Riviera Nayant (Puerto Vallarta)
The Caribbean Islands -places to stay
Caribbean high season mid-dec through mid-April.
Bermuda high season May through October
All-inclusive resorts
Paradores (Puerto Rico) small country inns with local atmosphere.
Central and South America - places to stay
Most city or hotel chains are up to most western standards.
Estancias - active cattle ranches
Amazon Safari Lodges - primitive
Floating Hotels on the Amazon River - offer a way to sightsee from the comfort of a hotel.
Name two major islands located in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean
Bermuda and the Bahamas
Would you recommend rail service in Mexico?
No.
Mexico has a less developed rail system as compared to the US and Canada.
What are three transportation recommendations you would give a client who wants to tour the US and Canada?
Rail
Self-drive car
Motorcoach
Name and describe two distinctive lodging facilities in South America.
Estancia - cattle ranch
Amazon Safari Lodge - primitive
Describe what all inclusive are and give three examples in the caribbean
Include all food and drinks as well as some activities.
Super Clubs, Sandals and AMResorts
What popular island does not have car rentals?
Bermuda
What is the best way to travel from city to city in Mexico or Central America
Air
Things to see in Eastern US
Washington DC
Everglades National Park
Civil War Battlefields
Colonial Williamsburg
Things to see in Western US
Grand Canyon and Colorado River (Arizona)
Yosemite Natl Park and Redwood Natl Park (California)
Bryce Canyon, Zion natl Park, Arches, Canyonland (Utah)
Mount Rushmore (South Dakota)
Denali Natl Park (Alaska)
Hawaii Volcanoes Natl Park (Big Island of Hawaii)
Things to see in Canada
Quebec City - the only walled city north of Mexico - UNESCO world heritage site
Niagara Falls (Ontario)
Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia) and Prince Edward Island
Victoria (B.C.)
Things to see in Mexico and Central America
Chichen Itza, uxmal, and seaside Tulum - Yucatán archaeological ruins in Mexico
Toltec Pyramids of Teotihuacan - one of the first planned cities in the Americas from 1500 years ago (Mexico)
Tikal (Guatemala) - ancient Mayan Ruins
Things to see in South America
Machu Pichu (Peru) - Incan archeological site.
Iguazu Falls (Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina) - three scout ties share the world’s largest waterfall with more than 270 falls cascading over 300 ft to the river below.
