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Fort Lauderdale, 40 kms north of Miami, is America's Spring Break capital and a prime family tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. It bears the nickname "Venice of America", with more than 300 miles of navigable waterways. Visit the newly redesigned Fort Lauderdale Beach- famed as the "Yachting Capital of the World," with more than 40,000 registered crafts - and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las
Olas Boulevard, visit world-class theaters, museums or venture to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.
Little San Salvador Island, also known as Half Moon Cay, is one of about 700 islands that make up the archipelago of The Bahamas. It is located roughly halfway between Eleuthera and Ca Island. It is a private island, owned by Holland America Line, which uses it as a port of call for the cruise ships it operates in the region. Prior to being owned by HAL, Little San Salvador was the private island of Norwegian Cruise Line.
Mahogany Bay outside of French Harbor, has an onsite beach, shops, and activities such as zipline, so cruise visitors don't have to experience the rest of the island. The beach is nice and the setting amazingly surreal, with 2 rusting shipwrecks within view.
Belize is located in Central America and it is bordered to the north by Mexico, to the south and west by Guatemala and to the east by the Caribbean Sea. Belize is known for its extreme biodiversity and distinctive ecosystems. It has many jungles, wildlife reserves, a large variety of different species of flora and fauna and the largest cave system in Central America. Belize was once the center of one of the greatest civilizations of antiquity and is considered to have been the heartland of the Maya civilization during the Classic period. Altun Ha, the archaeological site closest to Belize City, was a major Maya culture ceremonial center and the discovery site of Belize’s famous Jade Head. One of Belize’s best Ancient Maya Temples and the largest Maya site, Caracol, is deep in the heart of the Chiquibul Forest Reserve of the Maya Mountains in the Cayo District. Diving is also one of the major attractions in Belize. The most popular dive destination, the Great Blue Hole, offers divers interesting observations of limestone formations that mold its walls.
The island of Cozumel, just off the coast of the Mexican mainland, has over time become one of the world's great ocean playgrounds, an island ranked among the world's premier dive and fishing spots. Cozumel is a place fit for the gods, as a matter of fact, a Mayan myth claims that Cozumel was home to the gods, with its dazzling white-sand beaches, ruined Mayan temples, exotic jungle wildlife and crystalline waters teeming with tropical fish. Explore centuries of human splendor in the Mayan ruins at Tulum, spectacularly sited on the sea cliffs and dive at Palancar Reef, considered one of the most spectacular coral formations in all the Caribbean.
Key West is an island located at the point where Florida meets the celadon waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Its wonderful waters and climate have been attracting visitors for centuries, among whom renowned writers like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams. During your stay, you can visit the Ernest Hemingway House (full of many-toed cats), McCoy Indigenous Park (full of rescued marine animals) or enjoy sunbathing and swimming at numerous local beaches, with most notable Fort Zachary Taylor, South Beach or Higg's Beach.
Fort Lauderdale, 40 kms north of Miami, is America's Spring Break capital and a prime family tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. It bears the nickname "Venice of America", with more than 300 miles of navigable waterways. Visit the newly redesigned Fort Lauderdale Beach- famed as the "Yachting Capital of the World," with more than 40,000 registered crafts - and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las
Olas Boulevard, visit world-class theaters, museums or venture to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.
Founded by the Spanish colonists, on June 1, 1533, in a protected bay in the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena has the most extensive fortifications in South America. A system of zones divides the city into three neighbourhoods: downtown San Pedro, with the cathedral and many Andalusian-style palaces; quiet San Diego, where merchants and the middle class lived; and Gethsemani, the 'popular quarter' with plenty of night clubs. Its fortifications, constructed by the Spanish, are today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town the walls protected is also part of that World Heritage designation. Cruise visitors can walk those deeply textured alleyways today through some of the best-preserved colonial neighborhoods of the Americas. There are nice beaches ready to enjoy, such as the busy Bocagrande, which is close to the city and the quiet Playa Blanca, in the south, across the bay.
Our visit to Puntarenas, the capital and largest city in the Province of Puntarenas, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, is a discovery of the richness of the area. If you choose a nature tour, you will see the rainforest from up high during a canopy tour through wispy ferns, winding lianas and delicate orchids. There is also a possibility to taste nature’s bounty at one of the plantations which produce the country’s famously rich coffee. If you prefer to relax, just lay back, surrounded by lush palms and crystal clear waters. You may also choose a trip to Monteverde National Park (80 kms distance), which is considered a major ecotourism destination in Costa Rica, an island which may look small, but it conceals mysterious cloud forests, quiet beaches and extraordinary wildlife, that have granted her the title "The Switzerland of Central America".
Guatemala's largest Pacific Ocean port is also the gateway to some of the most fascinating and beautiful sightseeing in the country. Head north, through plantations where the air is perfumed with sugar cane and coffee, across mountain ridges overlooking beautiful Lake Atitlan, take a rigorous hiking trip on Pacaya Volcano with a countryside drive or a full-day tour from the coast, past volcano-guarded mountains, to the colonial capital of Antigua, where cobblestone streets and period architecture evoke the area's age-old Spanish colonial heritage. The charming town, located 4,500 feet above sea level, is also a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for both its colorful Spanish Mudéjar-influenced Baroque architecture and its many ruins of colonial churches. Naturalists can opt for Los Tarrales and a bird-watching trip to a nature reserve in the cloud forest or Auto Safari Chapin is a scenic drive through an open-air wildlife park. One tour of extreme historical interest is the Copan Route of the Mayas at Copan Archaeological Park.
Huatulco, also known as the Bahias de Huatulco, is a tourist development located on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca state. Huatulco is known as one of the resort areas in Mexico that offers enough sand and sun. It is a beautiful place with a very laid back atmosphere. Huatulco is one of the cleanest and greenest developments in Mexico, with populated areas interspersed with large green zones. Docking at Huatulco Port is one way to take advantage of the beautiful beaches, sparkling blue waters and perfect climate. This hot spot in Mexico presents nine various bays, unique scenery, and lots of amusing activities that are ideal for both families and couples, such as surfing and scuba diving. If you are fascinated with fun souvenirs, beach attire and locally crafted pottery, you should go to La Crucecita. This is a huge market place. The Bahias de Huatulco National Park is one of the vital attractions in Huatulco. Vacationers can expect to see 9000 various plant species in the middle of the peaceful forest background. You can witness 701 species of birds, 264 species of mammals and 470 species of reptiles.
Squeezed into the thin space between Banderas Bay and the verdant folds of the Sierra Madre, Puerto Vallarta might no longer be the well-kept secret of the artists, writers and Hollywood stars who first "discovered" it in the 1960s, however, it still retains the essence of the fishing village it once was.
The Old Town, Viejo Vallarta, is a mix of red-tiled buildings, cobbled streets, chic shops and busy open markets. During your visit, don't miss a walk at Gringo Gulch- known as the most romantic spot in the world- a swim at Mismaloya Beach and Conchas Chinasand for extra doses of adrenaline, choose hiking into the rugged canyons and luxuriant jungles of the mountains.
San Diego is a huge coastal city on the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. The city is located north of the Mexican border, across from Tijuana. San Diego is an incredible place to visit almost any time of the year due to its mild Mediterranean climate. The city’s landscape is shaped by canyons, flat lands and rolling hills. The Old Town is within walking distance from the port.
San Francisco is the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California and a very popular tourist destination. It is known for its steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of architecture, summer fog, and great ethnic and cultural diversity. The city’s landmarks include the Golden Gate Bridge, the former Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, and the Chinatown district.
Cosmopolitan Vancouver, British Columbia, a natural harbour at the most southern part of Canada on the Atlantic, near the Coast Mountains, is the capital of the verdant British Columbia, characterized as the most livable city for 2014. It spreads along a peninsula and is divided in 3 zones: Downtown commercial and financial district, including the historic area of Gastown, Stanley Park, with 1,000 acres of forests, gardens, lakes and lawns and vibrant Chinatown), Westside Vancouver (which includes Kitsilano and South Vancouver) and East Vancouver, with the Punjabi Market. Enjoy one of the mildest climates in Canada, pass a day strolling in the amazing Butchart Gardens near Victoria or do some winetasting at the province's wine country Okanagan Valley. Last but not least, follow in the footsteps of the millions of visitors who have crossed Capilano Suspension Bridge since 1889, the biggest suspending pedestrian bridge which connects the two sides of Capilano bridge, in North Vancouver.