Latin Americans tend to be be generous people who appreciate demonstrations of thoughtfulness. We conclude our Santa's tour of gift-giving around the world with this focus south of the border.

Continuing our look at gift giving habits around the world, we take a look several very different cultures.

While the gift is important, in China and Japan there's more focus on the giving itself.

Tips on presenting the gifts of nations in this season for giving.

This is the time of year when city squares around Germany are transformed into winter wonderlands.

The world's second largest French-speaking city, this Canadian metropolis is also a charming, relatively affordable opportunity for North Americans to enjoy a decidedly European ambiance.

Situated halfway between Kyoto and Hiroshima, this Japanese industrial city boasts a surprising string of unique museums.

Sometimes, having a long layover between flights can be a good thing, especially if you plan for the opportunity.

Whether uptown or downtown, Manhattan is like no island anywhere else on the planet.

Draped across a broad valley in the upper Rhine River, this tiny nation is tucked between Austria and Switzerland, yet its 30,000 citizens enjoy one of the world's highest per capita incomes.