Around the World with Marlin Darrah

Join Marlin Darrah on a journey into Madagascar, the oldest island on Earth and home to the Malagasy people. Madagascar became an independent country in 1960 and is not a part of the African continent. Between 1690 and 1720, Madagascar existed as a pirate stronghold where treasure may still lurk.

Board the Tucano riverboat with Marlin Darrah for an authentic Amazonian journey. Travel to where the Rio Negro and the Solimões River conjoin at the captivating forest city of Manaus to form the Amazon River. A voyage down the Amazon River and adjoining riverways is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Explore four vibrant locations in Central and South America. Begin in Guatemala, the heart of Mayan culture. Zipline through a tropical rainforest in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, and in Panama, travel the entire Panama Canal. In Cartagena, Colombia, the coral reefs of the Caribbean are mesmerizing.

Your Mediterranean dream begins in Gibraltar and its stunning panoramic views. Revive your spirit in Carcassonne, Cannes, and Provence, France, and dream onward into Italy and explore Florence, Rome, and Venice. Finally, tour one of the most prominent vacation spots on the Mediterranean, Dubrovnik.

Your Mediterranean dream continues in Kotor, Montenegro, an exquisite city set upon the Adriatic Sea. Experience the essence of Greece in Mykonos, Athens, and Santorini, and tour the historic city of Istanbul, Turkey, and Egypt is where some of humankinds most incredible creations still stand.

Travel to ideal historic and exotic destinations in the South Pacific. The Galapagos Islands offers a once-in-a-lifetime immersive natural experience, and on Easter Island, witness the mysterious moai statues. The tropical settings found in the Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands are spectacular.

Begin in lively Hong Kong where there is much to explore. Next, visit four cities in Vietnam: Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Saigon, each possessing their own unique characteristics and interesting daily experiences. Complete your first of two tours of Asia with a brief glimpse of Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

The first destination on the second leg of your Asian journey begins in Bangkok, an energetic city replete with temples and markets. Singapore and the Spice Islands are also on the agenda, as is an incredible underwater adventure in Indonesia. Your tour of Asia ends in Bali and a Kecak performance.

Discover a wide range of stunning world wonders stretching across continents and oceans. Beginning in the Southwestern U.S. and ending in Angkor Wat Cambodia, visit such renowned locations as the Grand Canyon, Cuba, Costa Rica, the Amazon, French Polynesia, Australia, and so much more.

In this mesmerizing journey, come face-to-face with manmade and natural wonders across the globe. From the Great Wall of China to the grandeur of the Swiss Alps, the fascinating places you will explore, and the crystalline cinematography, will leave you breathless and spiritually refreshed.

A relaxing tour of Spain and Portugal awaits you. Travel from Cadaques along Costa Brava to Malaga, located along Costa Del Sol, stopping at fun and interesting locations on the way. The subtle nuances of what has attracted people over the years to Spain become starkly clear the more you experience.

On the second leg of your circumferential tour of the Iberian Peninsula visit the historic, rugged cities of Seville and Santiago de Compostela, as well as the intimate capital of Portugal, Lisbon. Also, leave room on your itinerary for the tranquil coastal resort towns of Sintra and Cascais.