Cabo San Lucas may have started out as a hiding place for English pirates, but the little fishing village nestled at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula has recently struck gold as a top-notch sun destination. (more…)
Cruise the Crossroads of the World: Destination – Panama Canal
It is one of the greatest feats of engineering in human history. The Panama Canal cuts a divide between North and South America, creating a short cut for ships sailing between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Before it was completed in 1914, a ship sailing from New York to San Francisco would have had to sail nearly 14,000 miles around Cape Horn at the bottom tip of South America. (more…)
Castles, Cathedrals and Canals: Destination – Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is a fairy-tale city, rich in culture, charm and tradition.
From Hans Christian Anderson’s Little Mermaid, whose statue has sat on a boulder in Copenhagen’s harbor since 1913, to the glittering lights of the Tivoli Gardens, a visit to Denmark’s capital is like stepping into the pages of a lovely story. (more…)
Costa Maya, Mexico – A Tailor-Made Day in the Sun
The Mayan Riviera is one of the most popular cruise destinations in the world. Soft sand beaches, crystal blue waters and a rich cultural history have been attracting tourists for generations.
So in 2001, with the cruise industry seeking to expand its available ports of call in the region, a large port was built in Costa Maya, Mexico, south of Cancun near the Belize border. (more…)
