Activity: The Bean

Known as the vibrant heart of West Africa, Ivory Coast blends dynamic city life, rich history, and laid-back coastal beauty. Abidjan buzzes with modern energy, music, nightlife, and a thriving culinary scene, while nearby Grand-Bassam offers colonial architecture, art galleries, and a relaxed beach atmosphere steeped in history. For a more tranquil escape, Assini charms visitors with palm-lined beaches, lagoons, and a peaceful, upscale retreat ideal for unwinding by the Atlantic.

Dive into the City That Never Sleeps, where the culture is built on energy, finance, and the arts. Attend a Broadway show, explore world-class institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), or stroll through Central Park.

Known as the “Windy City,” Chicago is the birthplace of the modern steel-framed skyscraper, boasting a world-renowned architectural scene (take a boat tour!). Its cultural pulse is felt in its contributions to Jazz and Blues music and its distinctive deep-dish pizza. Don’t miss the art at the Art Institute of Chicago or the reflective “Bean” sculpture at Millennium Park.