ROME (from Civitavecchia) Italy Standing in the Colosseum, visiting the Vatican City and tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain are all unique once in a lifetime experiences to be had in
the Eternal City of Rome. The city’s other must-sees include the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon (probably
the most complete ancient Roman building in the city) and the Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo’s masterpieces. The Piazza Navone is one of the most famous and arguably the most beautiful of Rome’s many squares, boasting three magnifi cent fountains – including Bernini’s ornate ‘Fountain of the Four Rivers’ – and the baroque church of Sant’Agnese in Agone. While steeped in history, Rome is also a modern, bustling city with modern designer shops and chic boutiques at every turn.
SAFAGA Egypt From Safaga you can explore the lavish tombs, temples and palaces of the pharaohs in the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, Karnak and Luxor (once Ancient Thebes). The huge and magnifi cent Karnak Temple complex is awe-inspiring. The rich detail in the wall paintings of the tombs depicts the unworldly lives of the Pharaohs and will take your breath away. Safaga is also close to the Egyptian beach resort of Hurghada and the clear waters along this coastline are rated among the world’s best sites for diving.
SALAVERRY Peru Salaverry is a region rich in archaeological sites. When the Chimu people arrived they built the world’s largest adobe city – Chan Chan – home to over 60,000 inhabitants. Once a wealthy city, Chan Chan covers nearly eight square miles – the palaces of the Chimu Kings can be seen in the heart of the city. Just 30 minutes from Salaverry is the (inhabited) city of Trujillo. Perching on the edge of the Andean foothills, Trujillo retains much of its colonial charm – a number of mansions are open to visitors.
SALERNO Italy The city fl ourished under the Normans in the 11th century and its Scuola Medica Salernitana was one of medieval Europe’s greatest medical institutes, but more recently it was the site of the Allied landing of September 1943. The enormous Duomo, built in 1076, is the city’s
highlight; as well as two elegant mosaic pulpits dating from 1173, it contains the tomb of St Matthew, who was moved there in the 10th century. Visit the centro storico, a vibrant area of medieval churches, neighbourhood trattorias and neon-lit wine bars, or its seafront for a leisurely stroll.
SALVADOR Brazil Salvador is a refreshing blend of past and present. Pelourinho, the oldest part of the city, is reminiscent of New Orleans’ French quarter. Stroll along cobbled streets, through wide open squares and past pastel coloured homes. The city has the largest collection of colonial architecture in Latin America and you’ll spot wonderfully preserved examples across the city. If you’re looking to sink your toes into soft Brazilian sand, you’re spoilt for choice in Salvador as the city sprawls along the stunning coastline.
SAN FRANCISCO United States of America Cruising under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco is one of the world’s greatest travel experiences for it acts as gateway to this fascinating city. The Fisherman’s Wharf complex faces out towards the former island prison of Alcatraz, now a major tourist attraction, just like the city’s colourful Chinatown district and upmarket shopping centre in Union Square. And no visit to San Francisco would be complete without a trip on the city’s 130-year-old tram system.
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SAN SEBASTIAN Spain Former summer residence of the Spanish royal family, San Sebastián has grown from a fi shing village to a sophisticated small city with a taste for fi rst-class food. Boasting more Michelin-starred restaurants per metre than any other place in the world, it’s the birthplace of the revival in Basque cuisine. Before dinner, why not visit the Alderdi Eder Gardens or wander along the La Concha beach promenade? Alternatively, explore the old town and ancient Santa Corda alley as well as the art nouveau buildings on Arbol de Gernika promenade. Historical monuments; museums and galleries; green spaces; superb shopping; and attractions including the aquarium complete your sightseeing options, leaving just enough time to sample the city’s famous pintxos.
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SANARY SUR MER France Life around the picturesque Provencal port of Sanary-Sur-Mer has always revolved around the sea. It’s where the pioneers of diving Jacques Cousteau, Frederic Dumas and Phillipe Thailliez enhanced their skills. The local museum, housed in the medieval tower around which the town grew, displays their diving equipment and fi nds from underwater excavations. Those who prefer to stay above the waves can join one of the traditional pointu fi shing boats on a trip out to sea before returning to the pretty waterside to sample the day’s catch. More regional produce is found at the daily market where local traders offer fl owers, fruit, vegetables and fi sh. Near the beach, overlooking the bay of Bandol, is an exotic garden featuring plants, animals and birds from around the world.
SANTA MARGHERITA Italy Once a quiet fi shing village in the shadow of its fl ashier near neighbour Portofi no, Santa Margherita has developed into a charming resort with its own distinct appeal. As well as the inviting cafés, restaurants and bars around the harbour, Santa Margherita is unusual for this part of the Italian coastline in having some fi ne, sandy beaches. There are boutiques around the harbour and along the narrow lanes that lead from there into the pretty town. Well worth a visit are the ruins of its 15th century castle, several baroque-style churches, and of course, Portofi no, which is just along the coast.
SANTAREM Brazil 500 miles up the Amazon, American Confederates fl eeing the Civil War originally settled in Santarem: even today, O’Malley and Higgins are common surnames. Today it’s a city of some 150,000 inhabitants, with a busy harbour full of riverboats and ancient dugout canoes. Around the port, you’ll see huge cargoes of rubber being loaded for export. This is the foundation of the local economy. Further upstream, you’ll glide through virgin rainforest, enlivened by the calls of monkeys and the songs of exotic birds.
SANTIAGO (from Valparaiso) Chile From the port of Valparaiso you can visit Santiago, Chile’s capital. Though the city itself is vast and sprawling, its triangle-shaped heart – Santiago Centro, with Plaza Italia at the apex – is relatively easy to explore. The Metropolitan Cathedral on Plaza de Armas is worth a visit, as is nearby Barrio Bellavista, Santiago’s lively ‘Paris quarter’, where the celebrated Chilean poet Pablo Neruda once lived. Barrio Bellavista’s pastel-tinted houses, steep winding streets and excellent restaurants make it a fabulous place to spend a couple of hours. Pottery, copperware and lapis azul jewellery are all good buys.
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SASSNITZ Germany The atmospheric harbour town of Sassnitz is located on Germany’s largest island, Rügen – an island known for its extraordinarily varied landscape, sheer cliffs and fi ne sandy beaches. In Sassnitz itself you’ll fi nd a beautiful old town, great shopping opportunities and a fascinating Museum of Underwater Archaeology. From the harbour you take a short voyage to Cape Arkona – a sheer, 45-metre chalk cliff at the tip of the Wittow peninsula. Its two lighthouses are the oldest on the Baltic coast dating from 1826 and 1827.
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