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Caribbean
Ports of Call
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Day
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Ft.
Lauderdale, FL
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Ft.
Lauderdale is a gracious desination with sophisticated cuisine, nightclubs
and a personality of its own. Party central for Spring Breakers, it also
offers some of the most superb restaurants in Florida. The
best shopping are to be found in Las Olas Blvd. and Himmarshee.
See the Swimming Hall of Frame just off of
Route A1A or just enjoy the beach. Scuba diving is available through Pro
Dive. |
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Day
4
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St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
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St.
Thomas is located in the U. S. Virgin Islands. It's legendary grounds were
once a port to pirate ships. Now it offers some of
the best duty-free shopping to be found anywhere. It also offers
some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Take the
Atlantis Submarine to 150 feet
below sea level on an excursion or visit Bluebeard's castle at Magen's Bay.
Besides Scuba, you can go on a Blue Sea helmet dive with a marine expert
as a guide. |
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Day
5
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Basseterre,
St. Kitts
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Basseterre
has a town square that is designed after London's Piccadilly Circus. The
town itself was once the center of the Caribbean sugar trade. The island
is both historic and enchanting. Excursions include
a ride on the Catamaran Fan-Ta-Sea for swimming, snorkeling and even a beach
barbecue. Take a driving tour to Turtle Beach, a walking tour of Basseterre,
a bike tour, Kayak tour or go deep sea fishing. |
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Day
6
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Bridgetown,
Barbados
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In
Bridgetown, you will find everywhere it's British heritage. Close your eyes
and you could be enjoying high tea at Trafalgar or desert tea at Harrolds.
The island is full of museums that record its shipwrecks. There are more
than 100 underwater wrecks to lure Scuba divers from around the world. Take
the wheel of a 4x4 and drive through a sugar cane plantation to Paradise
Beach or drive through a wildlife preserve to view the Green Monkeys or
go on a Safari and shipwreck snorkel. Many adventures await in Barbados. |
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Day
7
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Castries,
St. Lucia
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Capture
Castries with a camera aimed at the lush greenery on the famed Les Pitons
Mountains. Explore the inside of a dormant volcano (marked by it's twin
peaks), or experience the undersea world.
A former home to banana plantations offers great views with bus tours,
Scuba diving for PADI certified divers, catamaran tours, flightseeing tour
(in a Twin Otter), or Land Rover. |
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Day
8
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Phillipsburg,
St. Maarten
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Phillipsburg,
on the Dutch side, has many great duty free shops along it's old streets.
Participate in one of the many water sports or simply sip a rum punch by
the beach. A short taxi ride takes you to the French side with it's great
French restaurants and beaches. Grand Case is great for snorkelers, Oriental
Bay beach is clothing optional while Simpson Bay beach is very scenic .
Excursions: island tours, snorkel trips, Scuba diving for PADI divers*,
Discover Scuba for beginners, deep sea fishing or a trip to St. Barth's
(home of the rich & famous) Visit Marigot and enoy its butterfly farm
or sit by one of its cafes. |
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Day
12
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Ft.
Lauderdale, FL
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