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CAIRO/GIZA (from Port Said) Egypt Port Said, at the head of the Suez Canal, is the key gateway for Cairo. Egypt’s largest city is a maelstrom of traffi c, glorious mosques, palaces and bazaars, where shopping is excellent – as long as you perfect the art of haggling. Cairo also offers a fascinating selection of museums – the most famous being the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, which holds more than 100,000 relics and the Archaeological Museum, where you may be able to gaze upon the face of Tutankhamun, the boy king. Just outside the city is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world still remaining – the Pyramids at Giza. Their sheer size, scale and age will amaze you, as will the enigmatic glance of their nearby guardian – the 20 metre high Sphinx.
Cape Town
CAPE TOWNSouth Africa Nestling in the foothills of the 915 metre fl at-topped Table Mountain, just a few miles from the Cape of Good Hope, this ‘Garden City’, boasts an abundance of greenery in the many parks and botanical gardens dotted among the well-preserved historical buildings. Imaginatively landscaped and linked by a series of bridges, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has a mouth- watering array of cafés and restaurants, as well as chic shops and quirky boutiques. But don’t linger too long as there is much to explore further afi eld in the vineyards, nature reserves and beaches around the city.
CARTAGENA Colombia All of Cartagena is a World Heritage site but the jewel in its crown is undoubtedly the ancient walled city within, which took nearly 200 years to complete. You will love exploring its narrow colonial streets, pretty squares and fortifi ed ramparts. The new city, Bocagrande, has plenty of shops and malls where you can buy some of Colombia’s famous emeralds and the Gold Museum is great for window shopping. And there are plenty of local cafés serving delicious Colombian coffee.
Cartagena
BUENOS AIRES Argentina Buenos Aires is a stylish, sophisticated city whose broad tree-lined boulevards and elegant mansions are reminiscent of Paris at its most romantic. Take in its fi nest 19th century architecture in the Plaza de Mayo – site of spectacular political rallies – and Avenida de Mayo, home to the Casa Rosada, the presidential palace famously occupied by Eva Peron. You will fi nd the city’s grandest shops and restaurants nearby in the Avenida Santa Fe, but for a real taste of Buenos Aires life, head for Plaza Dorrego in the trendy Recoleta district, northwest of the city centre.
BUZIOS Brazil The seven-mile long Brazilian peninsula of Buzios is South America’s equivalent of St Tropez. With sophisticated boutiques, fi ne restaurants and more than 20 magnifi cent beaches it became a favourite haunt of the likes of Bridget Bardot back in the 1960s. The resort is centred round Rua das Pedras or Stone Street – a charming paved esplanade fi lled with bars, eateries and shops. Between here and Ossos Beach is the ‘Orla Bardot’, where you will fi nd the infamous statue of the French starlet poised on her suitcase looking out to sea.
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CADIZ Spain You sail right into the heart of historic Cadiz. On leaving your ship you’ll fi nd the main square and shopping area immediately across the busy Avenida del Puerto. Behind is the 18th century cathedral (El Nueva) and the view from the top is worth the long walk up the winding corridor. The narrow streets of the old town below are lined by tall Moorish-style houses with fl ower-decked balconies mixed in amongst some small shops and tapas bars. Cadiz dates back to the 12th century BC so is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western world.
CAIRNS (from Yorkey’s Knob) Australia Enjoy the quintessentially casual approach to life found in Cairns. The prevailing tropical conditions with which Cairns is blessed has led to the emphasis of local life being placed fi rmly on outdoor activities. Visitors should follow suit and relax in one of the various open terraced bars, pubs and restaurants. Other activities range from high adrenalin bungee jumping and white water rafting to the more sedate Kuranda Skyrail cable car high above the dense rainforest and the Tjapukai Aboriginal Centre.
CHACABUCCO Chile Tucked deep amongst the Patagonian Fjords which stretch along the coastline, the quiet Chilean port of Chacabuco has a superb location close to the beautiful San Rafael Lagoon. This spectacular national park was declared a Worldwide Biosphere Reserve in 1979 and covers the whole glacier-strewn area of Chile’s Northern Icefi elds. The 1,000-year-old San Rafael Ventisquero (hanging glacier) which is nearly 46 meters long and 69 meters high, constantly – and noisily – calves (sheds ice) into the lagoon. But the whole region around Chacabuco is now a major eco-tourism destination with the Hot Springs (50C!) at picturesque Puyuhuapi; the intriguing limestone caves at Marmol; and the lush botanic gardens and waterfalls of Aiken park all promising memorable visits.
CHRISTCHURCH (from Lyttelton) New Zealand As you arrive in Lyttelton, there’s a chance that its narrow harbour may remind you of a Scottish Loch. From here you can head straight into Christchurch, a city blessed with a lively entertainment scene, strong cultural heritage, beautiful parks and gardens and a great selection of shops. The city’s tram system links all the major attractions of the Cultural Precinct where must- sees include, the Botanic Gardens, the Arts Centre and Art Gallery.
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