USA & Caribbean - Ports of Call

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New York, USA
one of the most famous cities in the world and a truly vibrant and cosmopoitan metropolis that is open 24 hours a day. Whether you are shopping on fifth avenue, walking up Broadway, checking out one of the numerous museums or climbing up the Statue of Liberty you will enjoy all that the Big Apple has to offer.

Miami, Florida
Miami is the southernmost city of the USA but it is also the northernmost city of South America; where the two meet, you get an exciting, colourful fusion where anything can happen in a place known as the 'American Riviera'. The most happening square mile of Miami is South Beach, with its art deco buildings and white-sand beach.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Jamaican sunshine and the catchy rhythms of reggae welcome you to the northern tip of the island. The island has a very relaxed atmosphere and gives you the chance to climb the magnificent Dunn's River Falls that cascade 600 feet to the sea or rafting the Martha Brae River.

Castries, St Lucia
St Lucia is everything you'd want from a tropical island - long stretches of sandy beach, idyllic coves, lush rainforests and waterfalls. You may want to take a boat trip to the Pitons, two towering peaks rising from the sea and one of the most populr spots in the Caribbean.

Nassau, Bahamas
Where shoppers browse the famous straw market, and horse-drawn surrey's clatter down the streets lined with pastel-painted homes, welcome to Nassau. Listen to the music of steel drums echo while you lounge on the snow-white sands of Paradise Beach or take a snorkelling adventure in the crystal-clear waters. Take a boat ride from the pier to Blue Lagoon Island where you can stand waist deep in the water and get up close to the locals: the dolphins.

CocoCay, Bahamas
In the middle of the Bahamas lies a secluded island known as CocoCay. Surrounded by tropical blue waters, CocoCay is the perfect place to snorkel, scuba dive, or relax and enjoy the breathtaking views from the whitesand beaches. Take a wave runner out for the day and fly past the Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse, Slaughter Harbour, Star Fish Alley and the abandoned island community of Cistern Cay.

Bridgetown, Barbados
Bridgetown is the energetic capital of Barbados, and proud to have retained much of its british heritage. You can sample afternoon tea or enjoy a game of cricket. Explore the bustling city or the islands rolling hills and valleys and you'll discover an abundance of exciting attractions. Alternatively, head to one of its beautiful beaches, some are concidered to be the world's most beautiful.

Oranjestad, Auba
Just 19 miles long and 6 miles wide, the island of Aruba is blessed with almost year-round sunshine and some of the most fantastic beaches in the world. Best explored on foot, a stroll along the palm lined streets of the bustling capital, Oranjestad will reveal a town bursting with Dutch-colonial charm, pastel painted buildings and fabulous shopping.

Basseterre, St Kitts
Vast, wind-furrowed sugar cane fields, the dormant volcano of soaring Mt Liamuiga, lush tropical rain forests and beautifully restored plantation homes - St Kitts is truly a magical place. Stroll around the picturesque capital wander amoungst the white colonial houses that encircle the central octagonal circus, which is designed to replica Piccadilly Circus.

St George's, Grenada
Known as the "Spice Isle" Grenada is one of the most delightful islands in the West Indies. A mixture of lush rainforests, white sand beaches, exotic flowers and locally grown spices. The heady aroma of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves fill the air as you stroll along the waterfront packed with shops, bars and restaurants.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is the second largest country in the Caribbean and has over 1000 miles of beautiful beaches. Santo Domingo was the first European city established in the western hemisphere. A large part of the rich colonial heritage, buildings and monuments are preserved in its original place of existance, where the Ozama River meets the Caribbean sea, named by the locals as "The Colonial City".

Philipsburg, St Maarten
The unique Caribbean island of St Maarten is ruled by two sovereign states, and although each half of the island is different they live in harmony together. The Dutch capital of Philipsburg is a shoppers paradise, with a fantastic selection of stores and boutiques lined along its cobble-stoned streets and narrow lanes.

Fort-de-France, Martinique
Martinique is known as the "Island of Flowers" and is lush with wild orchids, flamingo flowers and frangipanni. With acres of tropical fruits such as pineapples fields, sugar cane and banana plantations you will experience a real taste of the Caribbean. Fort-de-France is the capital and houses a wonderful french feel and atmosphere.