Posts Tagged ‘Port Of Call’

The Island of Cabo San Lucas

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Located at the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula lies Cabot San Lucas, Mexico. Once devastated by a hurricane in 1939 Cabot San Lucas is now a retiree’s paradise and a favorite port of call for cruise ships to Mexico. A famous “hot spot” for tourist, it is know for its sports fishing.

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Experience the Difference With an Upscale World Cruise

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Instead of having an overnight or day-long stay in a port of call, with an upscale world cruise you could spend several days or even a week in one location so that your get to experience everything this destination has to offer. In this manner you have ample time to explore the sights and attractions as well as immerse yourself in the culture.

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Float in Luxury on a Five Star World Cruise

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Spend your day lounging around the pool, engaging in a fitness routine in the gym, having a spa or massage treatment or taking in a lecture about the next port of call. Internet connections are available allowing you to keep in touch with home and of course, you can curl up with a good book from the library.

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Luxury Yacht Charter Destination – The Stockholm Archipelago and Gotland – Part II

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

In my previous article, our last port of call was Sandhamn in the Stockholm archipelago. Today, we’ll cruise on over to the island of Gotland. There are no luxury yachts available for charter on Gotland, but many in Stockholm, so this is the way to go. From Sandhamn, it is about a 24-hour sail to reach Gotland. This beautiful island, surprisingly unknown to foreigners, is a favorite vacation destination among Swedes. First-time Swedish visitors often comment that it feels like being abroad, perhaps somewhere in the Mediterranean.

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Caribbean Cruise Port Review – Oranjestad, Aruba

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Oranjestad (or Orangetown) is the magnificent colonial Dutch capital of the stunning Caribbean isle of Aruba. Like many of the main towns in the Caribbean, Oranjestad is located on a huge natural deep water harbor that is protected from all types of extreme weather. For Caribbean cruise ships, this makes Oranjestad a great port of call, while for their passengers there is a wealth of things to see and do in the old town.

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