QUEEN VICTORIA 29 January ACAPULCO, MEXICO
Mexico’s resort town of Acapulco has always been a favourite with celebrities and jet setters. Within an afternoon, you can visit contemporary galleries and bistros, and then browse the city’s central marketplace for crafts.
3 February SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Sail into the City by the Bay beneath the famed Golden Gate Bridge. With its trademark cable cars, steep hills and tourist spots like Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Alcatraz Island and the beautifully restored Ferry Building.
8 February HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII
Watch the surfers while enjoying a mai tai on classic Waikiki Beach, snorkel the crystal waters around iconic Diamond Head, or head to Pearl Harbor to visit the touching memorial to the sunken battleship, the U.S.S. Arizona.
9 February NAWILIWILI, KAUAI, HAWAII
On the Garden Isle of Kauai, the scenic wonders range from incredible Waimea Canyon, which Mark Twain likened to a Grand Canyon of the Pacific, to the dramatic cliffs of the Na Pali coast, accessible only by boat or helicopter.
14 February APIA, SAMOA
For a glimpse at Polynesia as it once was, Samoa is unparallelled. Venture out from the main town of Apia and you’ll not only discover traditional villages untouched by time, but also black sand beaches, rainforests, waterfalls and volcanoes.
19 February AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand’s largest city retains the quaint and accessible quality of a much smaller town. Enjoy the scene along the waterfront, visit a museum of native Maori artefacts or ride the elevator to the top of the Sky Tower for great views.
23–24 February OVERNIGHT SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
One of the great cities of the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney warrants more than a day’s visit. With an overnight stay here, you’ll have two days to see the city’s many attractions, plus an evening to experience Sydney after dark.
26 February MAIDEN CALL BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
To discover the Australia you’ve heard about, Brisbane is a perfect destination. Set out for such places as the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the rainforests of the Mt. Tamborine plateau or the shimmering beaches of the Gold Coast.
4 March MAIDEN CALL DARWIN, AUSTRALIA
Located at the far north of the Australian continent, quaint Darwin is a city of cultural sites and natural beauty. Be sure to see the fabled jumping crocodiles of Crocodylus Park, or head into the Outback for some nature viewing.
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20 February MAIDEN CALL BAY OF ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND
This picturesque region is a centre of Maori culture, an ideal place to learn about this unique community and their ways of life. Outdoor and aquatic activities also make Bay of Islands one of New Zealand’s most popular destinations.
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28 February MAIDEN CALL WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS
(FOR THE GREAT BARRIER REEF), AUSTRALIA
Among the many famous natural splendours of Australia, none compares to the Great Barrier Reef. And a visit Down Under wouldn’t be complete without time to grab your snorkel and swim amidst the thousands of species here.
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