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Ports of Call

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Once the epicenter of Spring Break, today Ft. Lauderdale is a year-round destination where culture and cuisine are in ample supply. Beautiful beaches, sunshine, coastline, nightclubs and superb restaurants await you in this Gold Coast enclave. More restaurants and shopping on Las Olas Boulevard or Himmarshee in downtown Ft. Lauderdale are a must.

Key West, Florida
The "Conch Republic" is a festive island of colorful bars and equally colorful characters in what may as well be the tropics. America's southernmost tip, where Harry Truman spent his summers playing poker and running the country, is a non-stop delight. Visit Hemingway's house where you'll find his original manuscripts and many of his famed six-toed cats. And while you're on the island be sure to sample its culinary treasures, such as conch salad and world-famous Key Lime pie.

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
The lush, peaceful country of Limon, Costa Rica, has long been a well-kept secret among biologists and beachcombers. And it's easy to see why. More than 27 percent of Costa Rica's amazing terrain is designated as national park, biological reserve, wildlife refuge or some other category of protected area. Home to hundreds of thousands of species of exotic flora and fauna, this special fertile land is also a haven of spectacular beaches that stretch for miles, jungle rivers perfect for rafting and kayaking, and wonderful historic ruins.

Panama Canal (Cruising Canal)
The true highlight of your cruise is transiting the Panama Canal and crossing the largest man-made lake in the world. What a thrill to feel your enormous ship being gently raised and lowered as it passes through the three great locks of this engineering wonder.

Fuerte Amador, Panama
Fuerte Amador, situated at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal is a manmade peninsula extending out into the Pacific Ocean. This one-mile causeway connects four small islands. There are shops and restaurants on a large marina that provides a panoramic view of Panama City's impressive skyline and serves as the home for the Smithsonian Institute of Tropical Research.

Manta, Ecuador
Manta, Ecuador is your link to genuine Panama hats (yes, they're made here, not in Panama), and the white-washed, tile-roofed ambience of Quito, a World Heritage site. The city was once devoted to artistic vision, and has developed its own distinctive fusion of Spanish technique and Native imagination that is alive and well.

Lima (Callao), Peru
The "City of Kings" has a tempestuous history - history that may best be discovered by visiting any one of the many museums throughout Lima. But if shopping is more your style, head to upscale districts of San Isidro and Miraflores or try your hand at bartering with one of the local street merchants. Optional tour of the ancient Incas Ruins of Machu Picchu available.

Arica, Chile
In Arica, edged by the immense Atacama Desert, extraterrestrials appear in local folklore. And almost out of this world is the "altiplano" of the Parque Nacional Lauca - grassy steppes and rugged mountains a mere 14,500 feet above sea level.

Coquimbo (La Serena), Chile


Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile
Explore the serpentine streets and steep hills of Valparaiso, where 15 ascensores (romantic wooden trams) connect the city's sights. Nearby is Chile's main seaside resort, Vina del Mar, with beaches, beautiful parks and gardens, and an impressive casino. Or, partake in an excursion to Chile's capital city, Santiago.

Puerto Montt, Chile
Puerto Montt, in the style of its Bavarian settlers, features homes with steeply pitched roofs and elaborate balconies. A trip inland through the Lake District, former stronghold of the Auraucanian Indians, leads to fragrant eucalyptus and pine forests, pristine lakes and snow-capped volcanoes.

Puerto Chacabuco, Chile


Strait Of Magellan (Cruising)


Punta Arenas, Chile
Punta Arenas lies at the entrance to the Strait of Magellan and is the gateway to Antarctica, a land of snowcapped mountains, icebergs and frozen fjords. The Strait is named after Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, whose expedition in the 16th Century was the first to circumnavigate the world. The Strait separates the southern tip of the South American mainland from the island of Tierra del Fuego. The capital of the Magellanes region, Punta Arenas is a derivation of a name whose literal meaning is sandy point. Founded in the 17th Century by J. Byron, the port, which lies on the edge of the Brunswick peninsula, quickly became a substantial centre of culture and commerce, greatly influencing the growth of the whole region. The city centre, at Plaza de Armas, houses the region's governmental offices and features a renowned bronze monument to Magellan. Other attractions in the city include a number of Salesian churches such as the cathedral and Maria Auxiliadora Sanctuary. The city is dominated by the mountain Cerro de la Cruz, from which there is a spectacular view of Punta Arenas and the Tierra del Fuego. The Salesians long remained in Punta Arenas, spreading Christianity and building churches, schools and a large library. The first church was entirely made of wood. Unfortunately a fire destroyed it at the end of last century, but it was almost identically reconstructed. The activities of the Salesians are also described in a museum dedicated to them. Animals are the main attraction of this extraordinary part of the world, a unique natural environment. Colonies of penguins and sea-lions live a short distance away, sometimes displaying the boldness to approach visitors.

Hubbard Glacier
Marching to the beat of a different drum, Hubbard Glacier is advancing while the rest of Alaska's ice rivers are receeding rapidly. In 1986, Hubbard galloped forward, closing off Russell Fjord to create an entirely new lake. The phenomenon quickly passed and was followed by a short retreat, but the glacier is once again on the move and Russell Fjord is headed for another spell as an inland body of water.

Ushuaia, Argentina
Once a small fishing village, Ushuaia is today a welcoming, busy town with a growing population, at present numbering about 50,000 inhabitants. It is the southernmost town in the world, and its proximity to Antarctica has heavily influenced its culture. From Ushuaia along the RN3 highway is Bahia Lapatia in the heart of the Tierra del Fuego ('Land of Fire') national park. The park is visited by thousands of people every year who come to enjoy its beauty and take part in outdoor pursuits such as trekking, horse-riding and cycling. The origins of Ushuaia are relatively recent. The South American Missionary Association settled in the area in 1870. Some years later, Argentina chose the remote area to establish an isolated penal colony, from which the inmates usually left only for their final destination, the cemetery. Chile and Argentina have both laid claim to Ushuaia, but the town remains Argentinean, politically and militarily. Most tourist sites are concentrated along Avenida San Martin, but the main attraction in the town is the Territorial Fin del Mundo Museum ('End of the World Museum'). The museum has hundreds of archaeological and historical exhibits from Tierra del Fuego. It also features evidence of the community of aborigines who originally inhabited the region, but of whom practically all trace has been lost.

Drake Passage (Cruising)


Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
Port Stanley is the capital of the British island protectorate of the Falklands. The Falklands, named after a British naval officer, comprise two main islands, East and West Falklands, divided by Falkland Sound. The combined size of the islands is 13,000sq km, moderately smaller than Northern Ireland. Since the end of the Falklands War between Britain and Argentina, which calls them Islas Malvinas, the islands have returned to a quiet existence. But armed conflict is nothing new to the Falklands, due to their strategic position in the South Atlantic. The first chronicled hostilities go back to the 17th Century, when the French staked a claim on the apparently uninhabited islands east of Patagonia. (Studies in recent years by palaeontologists and archaeologists suggest that the archipelago was in fact inhabited many centuries before, by Patagonian Indians.). The French army was soon defeated by English troops, but after 50 years of conflict, the Falklands finally fell under Spanish rule and the larger island was turned into a penal colony. In the early 19th Century, the archipelago became the dominion of a governor, Luois Vernet from Buenos Aires, not long after Argentina declared independence from Spain. A few years later, in an attempt to stop the hunting of whales and seals, Vernet seized three ships belonging to the Americans, who promptly invaded Port Louis on East Falkland. The Argentine military presence became severely diminished and the islands fell to the British. The Argentine claim on the islands continued, culminating in the Falklands War. Since the end of the war, and the opening of an international airport, the islands have developed a significant tourist industry centred on Port Stanley on East Falkland. Visitors are particularly attracted by the wildlife on and around the Falklands, including whales, seals, sea-lions and hundreds species of birds.

Buenos Aires, Argentina
A stunning city of complex culture, tradition and charm, Buenos Aires is an extraordinary melting pot of the various civilisations that have contributed to its development. The years immediately after its colonization by Spain in the 16th Century — it was founded by Spanish noble Pedro de Mendoza in 1536 — were marked by turbulence and resistance at the hands of the native Indian tribes, the Querandý. Development of the town was interrupted several times and in 1580 it was rebuilt at the mouth of the Paraný river. But by the time of Argentine independence in 1816 and into the 20th Century, Buenos Aires had become one of the most dynamic cities in South America, attracting thousands of European immigrants. The Italians, French, English, Germans, Dutch and Belgians all established their own distinctive communities, contributing to what French architect Le Corbusier described in 1922 as a giant urban centre of insatiable energy. The Buenos Aires of today is no less energetic, evident in every metre of the huge conurbation that is home to 12 million people, one third of the total population of Argentina. The setting of Buenos Aires is spectacular, lying on the estuary of the River Plate and surrounded by vast pampas. The city is blessed with numerous art galleries and museums reflecting its multi-cultural influences. Tree-lined streets and various plazas give the city centre a pleasant, European atmosphere and the downtown area is packed with restaurants, bars and fashionable shops. The nearby barrios are particularly interesting, home of some of the city's wealthiest citizens. One of the most colourful quarters is the Italian suburb of La Boca, lined with wooden houses painted in yellow and blue, the colour of the Boca Juniors soccer team. The residents can be heard speaking in the Ligurian dialect of their Italian ancestors.

Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo is the picturesque capital city of Uruguay, nicknamed the "South American Switzerland", and the country's commercial and cultural centre. It is a highly prosperous city with many historical and architectural attractions and a lively social life often centred around the many street cafes. 'Love your guest' is a popular local saying. The heart of Montevideo is the atmospheric old city, a stone's throw away from ultra modern skyscrapers. The city enjoys an atmosphere similar to Rio de Janeiro, Salvador Bahia and Buenos Aires, and its one-and-a-half-million inhabitants account for half the country's total population. Particularly attractive is Plaza Independencia and the Sarandi area, the cultural centre of the city, where the Torres Garcia a Museum is located, nearby to where Jorge Luis Borges used to stroll. The Cathedral is the spiritual centre of the city. The best shopping is to be found near the port where there are colourful market stalls open 24 hours a day, plus entertaining street artists and musicians. The area also includes several restaurants where dishes such as parrillada chivito, a highly flavoured steak sandwich, are among the staple diet. Other notable shopping districts include the Pocitos, Carrasco, Punta Carretas and Tres Cruces quarters.

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.

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.

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.

Santarem, Brazil
A hub of industry and exports, Santarem offers a glimpse of modern life in the Amazon basin. The nearby Tapajos National Forest is a major source of tropical hardwoods, rubber and Brazil nut trees are everywhere. Tapioca is made locally and the Alter do Chao resort area attracts visitors to its lovely white sand beaches. Whatever else you do, don't miss the chance to go swimming in the Amazon River system!

Boca Da Valeria, Brazil
Boca da Valeria is a quiet Amazon village with houses on stilts and locals who will gladly sell you a few trinkets at a good price. Set on a bend in the mighty river, Boca is a trading point for those living on the banks.

Manaus, Brazil
Accessed by way of the Negro River, Manaus hosts thousands of oceangoing vessels from the Atlantic every year. Amazingly, this essential port city is located 900 miles inland, in the heart of the Amazon rain forest. But while Manaus is well known for exports of rubber, Brazil nuts, oil and jute, the city's true crowning glory is the eclectic, neo-Classical Teatro Amazonas - a beautiful pink and white opera house with a gold tile dome and the last word in dazzling interior detail.

Parintins, Brazil
Cathedrals and churches play a prominent role in the cityscape of Parintins, reflective of the importance of faith in the citizens' lives. The scale is appropriate to a central Amazon River town of only 50,000 - much smaller than the nearby state capital of Manaus. Parintins is located in the river itself, on an island of the same name.

Devil's Island
Devil's Island, off the steamy coast of French Guiana, is famous for being infamous. Although it was once a secluded and inescapable prison island, it is now escapist and tres chic - extremely popular on the South American tourist circuit.

Bridgetown, Barbados
In British Barbados, cricket is the national sport and afternoon tea goes without saying, but it's true blue Caribbean as well, with classic sand beaches, hills carpeted in sugar cane and wild vervet monkeys in the jungle.