Honduras is diverse enough to comprise three different worlds: the Caribbean, the Mayan, and tropical Nature. Soak in the sun off the Bay Islands, home to the world's second-largest coral reef; tour the famous Mayan ruins at Copán, and journey through the rich wetlands lining the north and south coasts.

Discover the charms of Panama, from its stunning coastline of palm-fringed beaches, its astounding wildlife and its proud, vibrant indigenous peoples. While there, you'll find it hard to shake the inescapable feeling that you're in on a secret the rest of the traveling world has yet to discover.