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Ports of Call:
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Miami, United States
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Gustavia, St. Barts
Roseau, Dominica
Castries, Saint Lucia
St. John's, Antigua
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
San Juan, United States
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands
Miami, United States
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Miami, United States
Sat. Feb. 4, 2012 ~ Depart: 6:00 pm
People-watchers will enjoy South Beach's Ocean Drive, while architecture buffs will love the Art Deco District. If the beaches don't intrigue you, there are world-class museums and shopping venues too. In Miami, there really is something for everyone.
Dining:
For a real treat, go Cubano and order plátanos maduros or yuca frita with your Cuban sandwich, and finish it with sweet Cuban coffee.
Shopping:
For upscale couture, go to Bal Harbour or Coral Gables. For fun, funky artisan items, take a walk around Coconut Grove.
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Cruising the Atlantic Ocean
Sun. Feb. 5 - Mon. Feb. 6, 2012
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Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Tue. Feb. 7, 2012 ~ Arrive: 8:00 am | Depart: 6:00 pm
Take an open-air safari bus ride around the island and its historic sites, browse the shops in Spanish Town, swim amid the boulders at the famous Baths, dive the spectacular coral reefs or enjoy a catamaran sail to a secluded bay for swimming and snorkeling. See the islands from another perspective with a drive to the top of the island's peak with amazing views of the surrounding islands and sapphire seas.
Dining:
Try the fresh seafood or indulge in some local pub fare.
Shopping:
Find local artwork, resort wear, jewelry and crafts in Spanish Town's quaint shops.
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Gustavia, St. Barts
Wed. Feb. 8, 2012 ~ Arrive: 8:00 am | Depart: 6:00 pm
Tour this beautiful island and savor the rugged coastline and its enchanting, unspoiled and very upscale atmosphere, unique in the Caribbean for its Swedish and French heritage. Enjoy the spectacular beaches and resorts, snorkel or dive in the crystalline waters, or see its underwater wonders from a semi-submersible sub.
Dining:
Sample spicy Creole dishes like stuffed crab or indulge in the creations of young French chefs.
Shopping:
Lovely jewelry, local art and elegant European fashions fill the shops. Add a hand-woven, broad-brimmed, palm straw sunhat.
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Roseau, Dominica
Thu. Feb. 9, 2012 ~ Arrive: 8:00 am | Depart: 6:00 pm
Experience the natural wonders of this lush, unspoiled island, from the beautiful Emerald Pool and dense rainforest to spectacular vistas and rare plants and birds. Spend some time snorkeling or try ocean kayaking. Take an aerial tram through the tree canopy near Boiling Lake. Or go on a search for whales and dolphins.
Dining:
Enjoy delicious Creole dishes like red and black stuffed crab or smoked wild pigeon.
Shopping:
Unique local bags, hats, and rugs of woven grass and banana leaves make terrific souvenirs.
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Castries, Saint Lucia
Fri. Feb. 10, 2012 ~ Arrive: 8:00 am | Depart: 6:00 pm
Explore this lush, beautiful island and its bustling capital. Visit the historic La Toc Battery, see banana plantations, and watch silk screening at Bagshaws. Venture south to Soufriere at the base of the Piton peaks and see the unique gingerbread architecture of the marketplace. Take a bike ride through the rain forest to a lovely waterfall, kayak in the deep blue Caribbean, snorkel or dive to spectacular reefs.
Dining:
Enjoy delightful local dishes of fish, fruits and vegetables.
Shopping:
Take home beautiful Bagshaw silkscreened items, jewelry, original artwork and local crafts.
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St. John's, Antigua
Sat. Feb. 11, 2012 ~ Arrive: 8:00 am | Depart: 6:00 pm
Take a scenic drive, enjoy panoramic island views and visit famed Nelson's Dockyard. Go deep-sea fishing or off road to interesting seaside villages and see the fragile mangrove ecosystem. Play golf, enjoy snorkeling and sea kayaking, or just spend the day relaxing on a fabulous white sand beach.
Dining:
Enjoy crayfish, crab, conch or the locals' version of a hamburger.
Shopping:
Buy rum and local straw products as well as resort clothes, sandals and local art.
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Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Sun. Feb. 12, 2012 ~ Arrive: 8:00 am | Depart: 6:00 pm
Spend a glorious day swimming at famed Cane Bay Garden Beach, hiking the island's rainforest and enjoying a scenic drive around this lush island. Swim with dolphins, go sea kayaking, or head over to Virgin Gorda and climb down to the famous baths for a day of swimming and exploring this natural phenomenon.
Dining:
Enjoy local fish dishes or perhaps a pub lunch or burger.
Shopping:
Take home charming local crafts, straw items, artwork and resort wear.
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San Juan, United States
Mon. Feb. 13, 2012 ~ Arrive: 8:00 am | Depart: 4:00 pm
Begin in Old San Juan, a walled enclave of hundreds of restored 16th and 17th century Spanish colonial buildings. Notice the blue-tinged cobblestone streets; they were once ballast on Spanish ships. Elsewhere, tour the medieval Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, the Museum of Art, and Casa del Libro, a repository of priceless documents.
Dining:
Enjoy garlic ceviche, grilled mahi-mahi with yucca, and chicharrónes, or pork rinds.
Shopping:
Buy antique lace, ceramics, needlework and papier mâché masks called caretas.
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Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands
Tue. Feb. 14, 2012 ~ Arrive: 12:00 pm | Depart: 6:00 pm
Discover the serene beauty of this little island as you walk through the town, see the old salt pans and windmills and watch flamingos, pelicans and other birds preen, feed and socialize. Travel to Gibbs Cay National Park and snorkel in its pristine waters, swim with southern stingrays or just relax on the beach.
Dining:
Enjoy superb seafood in stunning seaside settings.
Shopping:
Local crafts and elegant resort wear fill the shops in Grand Turk.
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Cruising the Atlantic Ocean
Wed. Feb. 15, 2012
Enjoy everything the Marina has to offer during this day at sea. |
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Miami, United States
Thu. Feb. 16, 2012 ~ Arrive: 7:00 am
People-watchers will enjoy South Beach's Ocean Drive, while architecture buffs will love the Art Deco District. If the beaches don't intrigue you, there are world-class museums and shopping venues too. In Miami, there really is something for everyone.
Dining:
For a real treat, go Cubano and order plátanos maduros or yuca frita with your Cuban sandwich, and finish it with sweet Cuban coffee.
Shopping:
For upscale couture, go to Bal Harbour or Coral Gables. For fun, funky artisan items, take a walk around Coconut Grove.
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