Caribbean, Amazon & Central America
Round off the year in style with a relaxing and rewarding escape to the sunshine of the Caribbean, all the while enjoying the comfort of smaller- scaled Braemar. Sample the flavours of Portugal en route, before discovering a string of diverse islands, each with much to recommend it. From catamaran tours and sunset cruises to the St Kitts Scenic Railway – you’re sure to be enthralled until the very last moment.
First on your itinerary is Lisbon, where a combination of charming, tram-lined streets, historic monuments and fascinating museums makes for a fantastic day of discovery to kick off your holiday. During your stay, don’t miss a visit to Pasteis de Belém for one of the famous egg tart pastries. The Portuguese flavour continues in Madeira, with sweet-smelling gardens, leafy levada network trails and a benign climate to really set you up for your Caribbean adventure.
There’ll be plenty of time to relax and take advantage of the facilities on board Braemar before you reach Antigua, the first of a string of highly- rated islands. You’ll call into the capital, St John’s, where the highlights include the historic English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard, both of which can be viewed in style from the 490ft-high lookout at Shirley Heights. That’s not forgetting a choice of 365 beaches – one for each day of the year, if you ask the locals.
An extended day on St Maarten is next. Docked in Philipsburg, you’ll be able to unwind on golden beaches; enjoy fine panoramic views over the town
from the historic remains of Fort Amsterdam or Fort Willem; discover the island in style via Harley Davidson; or take a sun-kissed catamaran cruise with red carpet treatment all the way.
Then Braemar heads to Road Town, Tortola, perhaps the best place in the Caribbean to sample authentic rum. A full day here affords ample time to uncover the area’s swashbuckling pirate legends on a scenic boat cruise with an open safari bus tour.
In St Kitts, the icing on the cake is an unforgettable ride on the St Kitts Scenic Railway, though the streets of Basseterre feature many landmarks too. Keep an eye out for the Immaculate Conception Co-Cathedral; its barrel-vaulted wooden ceiling is reminiscent of a ship’s hull. And last up is Barbados. Revel in Bridgetown’s laid-back atmosphere – ideal for a final bit of relaxation – or indulge in a tropical sunset cruise with champagne and Caribbean cuisine. The following day there’s even time for a farewell tour. You’ll experience coastal views, a typical Barbadian lunch and highlights including the legendary Concorde Exhibit, before heading home.
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