PITCAIRN ISLANDS Queen Victoria
These beautiful isles have an intriguing past. It was here that Fletcher Christian and eight fellow mutineers from the Bounty took up permanent residence. Today’s islanders are descendants of the mutineers and their Tahitian companions, sharing their surnames and speaking a dialect that is a hybrid of Tahitian and eighteenth-century English.
PONTA DELGADA, THE AZORES Queen Victoria
Is this part of Atlantis’s lost city? Something to ponder during an unforgettable whale-watching adventure. Staying on terra firma, photograph the striking triple-arched City Gates and a trio of pretty centuries-old churches. This Portuguese outpost also professes to produce the finest pineapples on earth – a claim worth testing for yourself!
PORT DOUGLAS,AUSTRALIA Queen Mary 2
Life in Port, as it's simply known, is beautifully low key. Buildings barely rise higher than the palms and Daintree Rainforest forms a gloriously lush backdrop. Crocodile farms, Mossman Gorge and Cairns all provide tempting day trips – though a boat ride out to the Great Barrier Reef may just be the most enticing of all.
PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS Queen Mary 2
On this friendly isle, explore Pamplemousses Botanical Garden on foot, abloom with spices, lotuses and the magnificent Giant Amazon Water Lily. Venture by four-wheel drive to Domaine Les Pailles, home to deer, monkeys and rare bird species. Or board a catamaran to appreciate the island’s stunning beauty from its reef-sheltered waters.
PUERTO MADRYN, ARGENTINA Queen VictoriaM
Somewhat unexpectedly, this Argentinean resort is named after a Welsh baron. Today street names are the only legacy of the Welsh settlers who arrived in the 1860s. Historic curiosities aside, nature is the big draw. Southern Right Whales and the Commerson's Dolphins reside in the waters, whilst the Peninsula Valdes is home to sea lions and sea elephants.
PUERTO MONTT, CHILE Queen VictoriaM
At the south end of the Lake District, Puerto Montt was named after a Chilean president and shaped by German immigrants. They came – and stayed – 150 years ago for the sublime scenery: Lake Esmeralda is as green as its name suggests; the Petrohue Falls tumble and foam dramatically; and conical Osorno Volcano lifts its snowy head above everything.
PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE Queen VictoriaM
Perched above the Magellan Strait, this frontier town opens the door to even more incredible vistas, as the open steppes, mountains and fjords of Chilean Patagonia spread out to the north. The city-within-a city cemetery is of interest for those who stay in Punta Arenas; wildlife lovers may take an excursion to see the colony of Magellanic Penguins at Otway Bay.
PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria
Discover exactly how rich this ‘Rich Coast’ really is. See the rainforest from on high during a canopy tour through wispy ferns, winding lianas and delicate orchids. Scan the dense foliage for hummingbirds and herons as you glide through mangrove swamps by boat. You can taste nature’s bounty, too, at one of the plantations which produce the country’s famously rich coffee.
PUSAN, SOUTH KOREA Queen ElizabethM
From South Korea’s second largest city, visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, which clings to the rocks around the coast, home to a gilded Buddha and other statues including a giant dragon. In Pusan itself, the raucous Ja-Gal-Ch'i Fish Market is worth a visit; Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and 7th-century Buddhist shrine, is unmissable.
RABAUL, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Queen Elizabeth
Rabaul means ‘mangrove’ for this is a town built upon a mangrove swamp. It’s your gateway to Papua New Guinea’s extraordinary wildernesses in a land of tiny tree kangaroos, giant butterflies, smoking volcanoes and bubbling mud pools. You’ll also find a legacy of the island’s role as the Japanese base during the Second World War.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Queen VictoriaM
Copacabana or Ipanema? The merest mention of these legendary beaches inspires the imagination and fires the anticipation. At this time of year, the pulsating rhythms and captivating energy reach their mesmerising peak; Carnival lies just around the corner, so visit a samba school as they put the finishing touches to their dazzling performances.
ROME (TOURS FROM CIVITAVECCHIA), ITALY
Queen Mary 2
Watch the Roman world go by as you sip espresso in Piazza Navona or look up to the Spanish Steps, where beautiful 18th century folk would once gather in the hope of finding immortality as artist models. See shafts of sunlight pierce the opening in the roof of the Pantheon, admire Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, then cast a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA Queen ElizabethO
, Queen VictoriaO
Sitting between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Nevada mountains, laid-back San Francisco is home to an eclectic mix of cultures and the world- famous Golden Gate Bridge. Survey the superb vistas over the Bay or traverse the steep rolling hills by tram. Explore ‘The Rock’ of Alcatraz, visit the Museum of Modern Art or head for the celebrated vineyards of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, TENERIFE Queen Mary 2
Beloved for its beaches, Tenerife also offers a feast for the eyes – in its numerous art galleries and museums or an incredibly panoramic cable car ascent of Mount Teide. Your ears will appreciate the sounds of the timple, a distinctive element of Canarian folk music. Perhaps even catch a classical recital at the striking wave- shaped Auditorío, home to the acclaimed Tenerife Symphony Orchestra.
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Osorno Volcano, Puerto Montt, Chile
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
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