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Mar 17-Apr 5, 2010	$1,261	$1,712	$2,034	Check Availability	Select

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Ports of Call

Sao Paulo (Santos), Brazil
Founded in 1535, Santos was one of the first Portuguese settlements in the New World. Situated a few kilometres east of Sao Vicente, the city was developed on an island, with the port facing inland and ships approaching through a narrow canal. The heart of the city is very much connected with the port activities, and the main buildings lie along a network of narrow alleyways and streets. There are several street markets, where bartering is the order of the day, just as it was in ancient times. One of the most important attractions in the city centre is the Rodoviària, near Praça dos Andradas. The commercial centre is found along Rua XV de Novembro and Rua do Comercio. The city's train station, built in 1860, is a copy of London's Victoria Station. Nearby is the Baroque-style Santo Antoñio do Valongo church and Convento do Carmo. The city's commercial importance is now complemented by the tourist industry, with many visitors preferring the coast of Santos to Rio de Janeiro. On the south side of the island, which has a 400km coastline, are a number of bays with large beaches, protected inland by green hills, giving a Mediterranean feel to the area.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Natives call it a cidade maravilhosa—the marvelous city—for its stunning setting and unabashed lust for life. Our overnight stay lets you revel in Brazilian paradise: beaches beauty, samba. And if Rio isn't wild enough for you, there's always a trip to the Amazonian river outpost of Manaus, once the richest city in the world.

Ilheus, Brazil
The sophisticated city of Ilheus, on the Atlantic coast 400km south of Salvador de Bahia, has a rich cultural heritage in addition to a number of splendid beaches. It is the birthplace of writer Jorge Amado, author of probably Brazil's most internationally renowned novel, 'Gabriela, Cravo e Canela' (Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon). Set in the city, a tour of Ilheus brings the novel to life, particularly at the bar Vezuvio in Praccedil a Dom Eduardo which in Amado's masterpiece is owned by his main character Nacib. A number of waterways dissect Ilheus, giving parts of the city a distinctive, and romantic, feel. Among the city's buildings of interest is a cathedral built in 1930 in extravagant gothic style. The nearby church of Matriz de Sao Jorge, completed in 1556 in Portuguese baroque style, houses a museum of religious art. Another major landmark is the church of Nossa Senhora de Lourdes, which dominates the coastline close to the city centre. One of the city's distinctive characteristics is its lively cafes, which are a main focal point of Ilheus society. Away from the city centre there are several very popular seaside bars on the Avenida Atlantica promenade. Nearby to Ilheus on the Olivenccedil coast is Cururupe beach, scene of a notorious battle in 1567 between the local Governor and a tribe of native Indians who were shot trying to escape swimming into the sea.

Salvador Bahia, Brazil
In the state where Portuguese culture first blended with West African beliefs, spicy Bahia offers cuisine to sample, rhythmic capoiera fight dances to watch, immaculate white lace shirts to buy. Religion here is often an eclectic affair—catholicism mixed with pagan gods and a dash of voodoo thrown in.

Maceio, Brazil
Approximately 250km south of Recife, the sophisticated coastal resort of Maceio is the capital of the densely populated north-eastern Brazilian region of Alagoas, with a long history of maritime commerce. It boasts some of the country's most delightful beaches - particularly on the northern side - which slope into the crystal clear emerald green water of the Atlantic and are protected by a coral reef. The recently restored ancient quarter of Maceio remains the heart of the city. Many of Maceio's inhabitants can trace their ancestry to African slaves who immigrated to Brazil and set up the state of Palmares, which in the 17th Century evicted the Dutch colonists. The city of Maceio includes the impressive Museo Do Instituto Historico and Museo Theo Brandao, both dedicated to the history of the region. Maceio's most famous son is the militant environmentalist Gininho Britzky, who has a large cult following as president of the Brigada Ecologica de Alagoas. The scourge of multi-national companies, he has faced threats and attempts on his life.

Recife, Brazil
With Recife's receding tide comes a most unusual bathing beach, dotted with a myriad of inviting pools and a surreal seascape of reef rocks. Hence the name Recife, which means reef. Discover nearby Olinda, a colonial gem beautifully preserved in pastel shades of stucco.

Fortaleza, Brazil
Jangadeiros, fishermen aboard log rafts with triangular sails, skim this port's green waters as they have for centuries; in the city, artisans handcraft gossamer pieces of heirloom lace.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
Lush green banana plantations give way to pine forests, then a jumbled landscape of volcanic rock. Ahead on Tenerife is Spain's highest peak, Mt. Tiede, with a stupendous view from the top. When Columbus stopped by in 1498, Tiede was erupting, but it's now sedately dormant.

Funchal (Madeira), Portugal
The capital of Portugal's largest island, Funchal is a proud seaport with an abundant supply of historical monuments, charming squares and quaint streets. Whether it's the enchanting villages, awesome volcanic caves, beautiful beaches or breathtaking mountian views of the rugged coastline, there's something to see for everyone. Visit the island's vineyards to see the origins of the world-famous Madeira wine.

Casablanca, Morocco
Travel from Casablanca, the city of Bergman and Bogart, and tour to Rabat, Morocco's serene capital. In the south, on the edge of the Western Sahara, Marrakech is the city of souks, storytellers, snake charmers and the famed Koutoubia Minaret.

Savona (Genoa), Italy
A part of the Italian Riviera near Genoa, Savona is a city rich in history and enterprise, largely centered around its port. A tour of the city may include a visit to "Columbus's House," a former residence of Christopher Columbus nestled in the Savona hills. Or one may visit Savona's most important monument, the Priamar, a recently-restored castle stronghold located near the port.