GOTHENBURG Sweden The approach to Gothenburg by sea is the perfect introduction to this large, bustling, but very friendly Swedish city as you sail through a beautiful archipelago of small islands and past sleepy old fi shing villages along the mainland coast. Your fi rst impression of the city will be that it is very green – there are parks and gardens galore including some extraordinarily colourful botanical ones full of rare orchids, roses and butterfl ies. In the city centre, there are all the latest designer stores and an array of cafés and restaurants in and around the main street: the Avenue. Look out, too, for the impressive concert hall and Maritime Museum.
GRAN CANARIA Canary Islands Gran Canaria’s capital Las Palmas draws travellers keen to enjoy the year round temperate climate and to explore the atmospheric cobbled streets of its old quarter, Vegueta. You can also enjoy nearby Playa del Ingles, the liveliest and best-known beach in the Canaries, or the stunning desert scenery of Maspalomas. Tour further afi eld to explore peaceful old towns like Arucas – famed for its lush banana plantations – and Teror, with its fi ne collection of traditional houses. Other must-sees include lovely Palmitos Nature Park and Bandama crater, an extinct volcano set 580 metres above sea level which offers panoramic views over the island.
GRENADA
Horseshoe-shaped and set in a volcanic crater, Grenada’s capital and port, St George’s, is fl anked by two forts, with colourful French colonial style buildings ranged along the front. It is the perfect entrance to one of the Caribbean’s most scenic islands. Only 12 miles by 21, Grenada is awash with waterfalls, mountain valleys, rainforests, lakes and volcanic craters. The beaches are exceptional, especially Grand Anse – a two-mile stretch of pure white sand just around the bay from St. George’s.
HAIFA Israel Haifa, Israel’s third largest city and one of its prettiest, is fl anked by the Mediterranean Sea and crowned by Mount Carmel. From here you can visit the Holy Land and the Sea of Galilee. Those who choose to explore Haifa itself can ascend to the top of the mountain by cable car, wander the Carmel Nature Reserve, known for its year-round greenery and intoxicating beauty, or visit Gan ha’Em (‘Mother’s Park’) and walk along the Louis Promenade with its spectacular views. There are also lots of museums including the National Maritime Museum and the Haifa Museum of Art.
HALIFAX Canada Halifax is the principal city of Nova Scotia and has one of the most dramatically indented coastlines in the world. It is also one of the closest Canadian ports to Europe, hence its early prominence in transatlantic trade (Samuel Cunard was born here). One of the best ways to explore downtown Halifax is on foot. Stroll through the beautiful public gardens, enjoy the bustle of Spring Garden Road and see the buildings of the Historic Properties.
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HAMMERFEST Norway Sleepily pretty Hammerfest is hidden in the heart of fjordland. Claiming to be the world’s most northern town, its latitude means that the sun never sets here between May 17 and July 28 and never rises between November 21 and January 23. At the heart of the town you can wander around the Market Square, home to the Hammerfest Town Hall and a museum, displaying relics from when it was the metropolis of the Arctic and the Whalers’ capital. Standing out above the low level skyline is the Lutherun church. Built in 1961 it is a striking example of modern architecture.
HELSINKI Finland Surrounded by the sea and its own archipelago, Helsinki, the Finnish capital, retains its nautical feel with many sailing events during the summer. The striking onion-shaped cupolas of the Uspenski Cathedral (based on a stone church built near Moscow in the 16th Century) are just one example of the Soviet infl uence on a country which achieved independence less than 100 years ago. Helsinki is a compact city – ‘a pocket-sized metropolis’, as it was once described – so it is easy to get around, especially in the historical centre. After months of dark, cold winter, it is hardly surprising that the Finns pull out all the stops to celebrate the genuine warmth of their summers with outdoor events all around the city.
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HERAKLION Greece The proud city of Heraklion is the modern capital of Crete, the largest and most ruggedly beautiful of the Greek Isles. Just along the coast, you’ll fi nd the scrupulously renovated remains of Knossos, the Palace of King Minos and the island’s capital under the Minoans. Here, the endless maze of salons, staircases and courtyards gave rise to the legend of the Labyrinth, housing the evil Minotaur at its heart. NEW FOR 2012 HONFLEUR France With its narrow cobbled streets and colourful window boxes of tumbling fl owers, the picture-postcard port of Honfl eur has been enchanting visitors for centuries. Artists, writers and musicians have all fallen under the spell of this medieval maritime town, taking inspiration from its pretty harbour bordered by narrow granite houses. Works by Monet and Jongkind are on show at the Eugène Boudin Museum, named after Honfl eur’s most famous painter, whilst Maisons Satie offers a quirky tribute to the composer, Erik Satie. The town is steeped in seafaring history and was the starting point for many great maritime expeditions. Take your own voyage of discovery through streets lined with galleries and craft shops, stopping off at interesting sights such as the Lieutenancy, old salt stores and maritime museum.
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