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FUERTE AMADOR, PANAMA HUATULCO, MEXICO NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
Fuerte Amador sits on a peninsula jutting out Its full name translates as the Bays of Stunning walks wind around the town’s
into the Pacific by the mighty canal – you can Huatulco, and 36 inviting beaches are draped historic cobbles and stretch along scenic cliff
both see it in action and view its history at the scenically along the nine lovely crescents here tops, though most follow a path directly to
Miraflores Locks. This may also be your in the Mexican State of Oaxaca. This stretch of those millionaire mansions. Expect echoes of
gateway into Panama City, where you will be the Pacific shore is known for beautiful ribbons Versailles Palace at Marble House and an
captivated by the Casco Viejo, its atmospheric of white sand lapped by stunning azure waters English manor ambience at Rough Point, while
Old Quarter which is an adorable maze of – as well as the local pottery, particular to the The Breakers is arguably the most lavish of all,
painted houses, flower-decked wrought iron region, made from striking black clay. an ornate palace designed in an Italian
balconies and broad colonial plazas. Renaissance style.
KRALENDIJK, BONAIRE
GRAND TURK, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS
Acclaimed by diving enthusiasts for the
NEW YORK
This dreamy six-and-a-half miles of unspoilt teeming reefs of its Marine Park, Bonaire is Pause to recall your sensational arrival here –
island is simply magical. Its capital, Cockburn splashed with natural colour inland too. A or anticipate your dramatic departure – as you
Town, sleepily spills across the two main coral-tinted beach can be found south of follow your whims along streets and avenues
streets and narrow alleys, backed by salt Kralendijk, whose sands are pastel pink, that crackle with energy. Catch a Broadway
lakes, where donkeys often clip-clop by. while bolder shades adorn thousands of show. Browse internationally renowned
Crystal clear waters entice snorkellers and resident flamingos. Expect to find more galleries, department stores and museums.
divers, and the winter months encourage a birdlife in Washington Slagbaai National Stare up at art deco skyscrapers. Step into
trip across to Salt Cay, where processions of Park, from the green Caribbean parakeet to Central Park. Above all, just savour the unique
migrating whales are visible from the beach. the yellow bananaquit. vibrancy of a truly incredible city.
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA LAHAINA, MAUI, HAWAII ORANGESTAD, ARUBA
Explore a long seafaring legacy in Sir Samuel Glimpse into the emerald heart of this Aruba is the Caribbean, but with a charming
Cunard’s home town as you delve into the stunning isle at Iao National Park, whose rugged edge. Keen golfers should take a tip
illuminating Maritime Museum. Seek out the popular landmark, the Iao Needle towers up and reserve a round at the Tierra del Sol
tranquil haven of the Halifax Public Gardens, 1,200 feet, then bask in the crystalline waters course. It’s not always easy to concentrate on
arranged around duck ponds and an ornate of Big Beach. Staying in Lahaina is an open your putting with the wealth of Aruba’s wildlife
Victorian bandstand, and ascend to the invitation to browse dozens of art galleries for on show: organ pipe cacti, lizards basking on
imposing star-shaped citadel. Or train your paintings, ceramics and wood carvings, before sun-drenched rocks, rare burrowing owls and
lens on the red-topped lighthouse that stands settling back with a fruit punch to scan the chattering parakeets passing comment on
on the smooth rocks around Peggy’s Cove. harbour for humpback whales. your swing.
HAMILTON, BERMUDA LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA PHILIPSBURG, ST MAARTEN
Bermuda may sound like one island, but it is Hit Hollywood to spot all-time film favourites Folklore holds that a Dutch and French soldier
actually a sprinkling of more than 130 immortalised on bronze and marble stars set off in opposite directions around this isle
arranged in a scenic archipelago, the largest along the Walk of Fame, compare handprints dividing it where they met. The result is two
linked by bridges. Famed for soft pink sands outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre then characterful calls in one. So explore the two
and superb diving among reefs and wrecks, glimpse behind the scenes on an illuminating main streets of Dutch Philipsburg, delightfully
the natural draws include the staggering studio tour. Or simply spend like a celebrity in squeezed between the sea and the Great Salt
Crystal Caves, where wispy stalactites hang the Italian designer and upmarket jewellery Pond, or soak up the French essence of
above a turquoise lake, and the Botanical boutiques strung along that legendary Marigot, a whirl of open-air markets, chic
Gardens with hibiscus and frangipani. shopping strip, Rodeo Drive. boutiques and sleepy cafés.
HILO, HAWAII MANZANILLO, MEXICO PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
The Big Island is also known as the Volcano This natural harbour was named for the Is this part of Atlantis’s lost city? Something to
Island, as the 14,000-feet peaks of Mauna Lou manzanillo tree, whose tough waterproof ponder as you embark on an unforgettable
and Mauna Kea create a backdrop of wood was once every shipbuilder’s best whale-watching adventure. Staying on terra
uncompromising beauty. Another nickname, friend. The former pirate haunt now attracts firma, photograph the striking triple-arched
the Orchid Isle, hints at the abundant flora visitors lured to the Mexican Riviera by City Gates and a trio of pretty centuries-old
within its rich rainforests, while macadamia different bounties: uncrowded beaches, a churches. This Atlantic stepping-stone also
nut plantations add their mark to the beautiful promenade, colonial houses, jungle- professes to produce the finest pineapples on
patchwork landscapes. Amidst all this, Hilo textured peaks, nearby waterfalls and a choice earth – and you may just want to test this
greets you with a sedate friendliness and of scenic volcanoes to view. claim for yourself.
delightful clapboard buildings.
NAWILIWILI, KAUAI, HAWAII PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA
HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII
Kauai is a garden island, so bring a taste for Making one small step onto shore here is an
Expect the ukulele and hula to offer a warm ripest papaya, banana and pineapple – you’re unmissable opportunity to discover the final
‘aloha’ to Oahu. For legendary beaches, few sure to find them on a four-wheel drive tour frontier at the Kennedy Space Center. Admire
rival Waikiki. For breathtaking views, how about into the island’s lush forests. And arrive with a the huge Apollo mission rockets, glimpse into
Diamond Head Crater? While your yearning for head for heights, so you can swoop by the tiny capsule that first took mankind to the
history is served at the Bishop Museum – filled helicopter over Waimea Canyon, known as the surface of the moon, and ride out to the space
with artefacts like pearls, carved bone and Grand Canyon of the Pacific – an shuttle launch pads – where you’ll often spot
exquisite capes shimmering with feathers – or unforgettable patchwork of deep greens alligators basking in the swampy surrounds.
on a fascinating visit to Pearl Harbor. daubed by the coppery reds of the bare rock.
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