Grand Cayman Grand Cayman is an enchanting island of long, sandy beaches, translucent water, and spectacular marine life. The island is also home to the country’s capital, George Town, which has a waterfront lined by wooden buildings in bright colors. Museums, galleries and other cultural highlights, such as The Cayman Islands National Museum, Pure Art Gallery, and […] Read more »
St. Thomas St. Thomas is the gateway isle of the beautiful, emerald U.S. Virgin Islands. It is home to its territorial capital, Charlotte Amalie, which has been the heart of St. Thomas’ activities from its Danish colonial times in the 1600’s, when it was a bustling port of trade. Historic buildings like the 1679 Watchtower Blackbeard’s Castle […] Read more »
San Juan There is no place quite like Puerto Rico, the Caribbean capital of nightlife and entertainment. From museums to monuments, historic forts to flamenco shows, there are tours and adventures that will entice you ashore the moment the ship docks. From exploring El Yunque Rain Forest (with what was once believed to be the Fountain of […] Read more »
Labadee It’s impossible to choose just one thing that’s special about Labadee. Christopher Columbus was the first European to set foot on this spectacular peninsula of Hispaniola in 1492, when the Santa Maria ran aground off the coast on Christmas Day. Five centuries later, it was transformed into Labadee, a tropical retreat and playground, created exclusively […] Read more »
Curacao Located in the Southern Caribbean, outside the hurricane belt, Curacao enjoys a year-round 84° temperature and over 35 spectacular beaches tucked into coves and expansive coral reefs. The capital, Willemstad, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its brightly-colored colonial architecture and the floating Queen Emma Bridge and the sand-floored, 17th-century Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue. […] Read more »
Aruba “Bonbini!” (“Welcome,” in Papiamento, Aruba’s native language) to this tiny, 70-square-mile island nestled in the warm Southern Caribbean. Aruba is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and, together with Bonaire and Curacao, forms the ABC Islands. Unlike much of the region, Aruba has a dry climate, consistently receiving the least rainfall in the Southern […] Read more »
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Before or after your cruise, you can discover all that the Fort Lauderdale area has to offer. Capture the sights of the Everglades, an expanse of swampland known for natural beauty and abundant wildlife, including exotic birds, fish and the infamous alligators. Experience the local beaches and cafes, including the Arts & Sciences District; stroll […] Read more »