Caribbean & Mexico Cruises 2008/2009 - (Page 47) Roseau, Dominica Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Wonderfully untouched. Take in the thunder of Trafalgar Falls, breathtaking in triplicate; watch for the rare and beautiful Sisserou parrot, found only here. Sample shore excursions: Rain Forest Drive & Emerald Pool; Carib Indian Culture & History; Kayak & Snorkel Safari; Layou Gorge River Tubing. San Juan, Puerto Rico Your portal to the fascinating Mayan ruins of Guatemala and Honduras: the mighty Acropolis of Quirigua National Park and Copán, Paris of the ancient Mayan world. Each an enigma waiting to be solved. Sample shore excursions: Archaeological Copán & Honduras Countryside; Amatique Bay Resort; Quirigua Archaeological Ruins; Hacienda Tijax; Eco-adventure Hike; Tikal Mayan Ruins by Air. St. George’s, Grenada The lovely, European-influenced port of Charlotte Amalie wins the prize for Caribbean shopping thrills. Cameras, jewelry, watches, perfumes are all here. So are beautiful beaches, undersea gardens and tales of Blackbeard. Sample shore excursions: Sea Trekking Helmet Dive & Coral World; Champagne Catamaran Sail & Snorkel to St. John; St. Thomas Ocean Racing; Ultimate Island Experience. Tampa, Florida By day, see historic forts and Old San Juan. By night, there are roulette wheels to spin, fiery flamenco shows to catch. Sample shore excursions: Old San Juan Historic Walking Tour; El Yunque Rain Forest Drive; Bioluminescent Bay Kayak. Santa Bárbara de Samaná, Dominican Republic The heady scents of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves turn breathing into an exotic experience. Here, too, find mountain waterfalls, white-sand beaches and lagoons of mottled blues. Sample shore excursions: Star Wind Catamaran & Snorkel Adventure; Nature Trail & Beach Swim; Island Tour; Grand Etang Lake & Fort Frederick; Rhum Runner Pleasure Cruise. St. John’s, Antigua The entire Tampa area abounds with world-class beaches, golf courses, nightlife and attractions, including nearby Orlando and Walt Disney World. The perfect place for a few days before or after your cruise. (See page 84.) Sample shore excursion: Historic Tampa Tour. Willemstad, Curaçao Rich in amber, Taino Indian culture and breathtaking natural history, including Bahía de Samaná, mating and birthing grounds for humpback whales. Sample shore excursions: Los Haitises National Park; Samaná Scenic 4x4 Safari; Cayo Levantado Beach Escape. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Here, find 365 beautiful beaches, one for every day of the year. And a perfectly restored Nelson’s Dockyard, home of the invincible British Royal Navy during the Great Age of Sail. Sample shore excursions: Dolphins & Stingray Adventure; Historical Antigua. Amsterdam-like canals, gabled Dutch colonial buildings, an exotic floating market. This bustling duty-free port has it all. Plus the world-famous Curaçao Liqueur Distillery and an intriguing coral reef teeming with parrotfish and queen angelfish. Sample shore excursions: Curaçao Dolphin Encounter; Curaçao See & Sea Tour; Highlights of Curaçao with Folkloric Show; Canoe Safari; Willemstad Trolley Train. LE FT TO RIGH T In the oldest city in the New World get ready for history, hand-rolled puro cigars and island rum. Sample shore excursions: Santo Domingo Historical Walking Tour; The Tomb of Columbus & Three Eyes Lakes. Fort-de-France, martinique. Delicate specimen of puerto rico’s rain forest. grenada: spice-scented and picturesque. life is good on Dominican beaches. www.hollandamerica.com 47 caribbean ports of call http://www.hollandamerica.com
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