GRAND TURK, TURKS& CAICOS ISLANDS
This dreamy six-and-a-half miles of unspoilt island is simply magical. Its capital, Cockburn Town, sleepily spills across the two main streets and narrow alleys, backed by salt lakes, where donkeys often clip-clop by. Crystal clear waters entice snorkellers and divers, and the winter months encourage a trip across to Salt Cay, where processions of migrating whales are visible from the beach.
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
Explore a long seafaring legacy in Sir Samuel Cunard’s home town as you delve into the illuminating Maritime Museum. Seek out the tranquil haven of the Halifax Public Gardens, arranged around duck ponds and an ornate Victorian bandstand, and ascend to the imposing star-shaped citadel. Or train your lens on the red-topped lighthouse that stands on the smooth rocks around Peggy’s Cove.
HAMILTON, BERMUDA
Bermuda may sound like one island, but it is actually a sprinkling of more than 130 arranged in a scenic archipelago, the largest linked by bridges. Famed for soft pink sands and superb diving among reefs and wrecks, the natural draws include the staggering Crystal Caves, where wispy stalactites hang above a turquoise lake, and the Botanical Gardens with hibiscus and frangipani.
HILO, HAWAII
The Big Island is also known as the Volcano Island, as the 14,000-feet peaks of Mauna Lou and Mauna Kea create a backdrop of uncompromising beauty. Another nickname, the Orchid Isle, hints at the abundant flora within its rich rainforests, while macadamia nut plantations add their mark to the patchwork landscapes. Amidst all this, Hilo greets you with a sedate friendliness and delightful clapboard buildings.
HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII
Expect the ukulele and hula to offer a warm ‘aloha’ to Oahu. For legendary beaches, few rival Waikiki. For breathtaking views, how about Diamond Head Crater? While your yearning for history is served at the Bishop Museum – filled with artefacts like pearls, carved bone and exquisite capes shimmering with feathers – or on a fascinating visit to Pearl Harbor.
HUATULCO, MEXICO
Its full name translates as the Bays of Huatulco, and 36 inviting beaches are draped scenically along the nine lovely crescents here in the Mexican State of Oaxaca. This stretch of the Pacific shore is known for beautiful ribbons of white sand lapped by stunning azure waters – as well as the local pottery, particular to the region, made from striking black clay.
KRALENDIJK, BONAIRE
Acclaimed by diving enthusiasts for the teeming reefs of its Marine Park, Bonaire is splashed with natural colour inland too. A coral-tinted beach can be found south of Kralendijk, whose sands are pastel pink, while bolder shades adorn thousands of resident flamingos. Expect to find more birdlife in Washington Slagbaai National Park, from the green Caribbean parakeet to the yellow bananaquit.
LAHAINA, MAUI, HAWAII
Glimpse into the emerald heart of this stunning isle at Iao National Park, whose popular landmark, the Iao Needle towers up 1,200 feet, then bask in the crystalline waters of Big Beach. Staying in Lahaina is an open invitation to browse dozens of art galleries for paintings, ceramics and wood carvings, before settling back with a fruit punch to scan the harbour for humpback whales.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Hit Hollywood to spot all-time film favourites immortalised on bronze and marble stars along the Walk of Fame, compare handprints outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre then glimpse behind the scenes on an illuminating studio tour. Or simply spend like a celebrity in the Italian designer and upmarket jewellery boutiques strung along that legendary shopping strip, Rodeo Drive.
MANZANILLO, MEXICO
This natural harbour was named for the manzanillo tree, whose tough waterproof wood was once every shipbuilder’s best friend. The former pirate haunt now attracts visitors lured to the Mexican Riviera by different bounties: uncrowded beaches, a beautiful promenade, colonial houses, jungle- textured peaks, nearby waterfalls and a choice of scenic volcanoes to view.
NAWILIWILI, KAUAI, HAWAII
Kauai is a garden island, so bring a taste for ripest papaya, banana and pineapple – you’re sure to find them on a four-wheel drive tour into the island’s lush forests. And arrive with a head for heights, so you can swoop by helicopter over Waimea Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific – an unforgettable patchwork of deep greens daubed by the coppery reds of the bare rock.
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
Stunning walks wind around the town’s historic cobbles and stretch along scenic cliff tops, though most follow a path directly to those millionaire mansions. Expect echoes of Versailles Palace at Marble House and an English manor ambience at Rough Point, while The Breakers is arguably the most lavish of all, an ornate palace designed in an Italian Renaissance style.
NEW YORK
Pause to recall your sensational arrival here – or anticipate your dramatic departure – as you follow your whims along streets and avenues that crackle with energy. Catch a Broadway show. Browse internationally renowned galleries, department stores and museums. Stare up at art deco skyscrapers. Step into Central Park. Above all, just savour the unique vibrancy of a truly incredible city.
ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
Aruba is the Caribbean, but with a charming rugged edge. Keen golfers should take a tip and reserve a round at the Tierra del Sol course. It’s not always easy to concentrate on your putting with the wealth of Aruba’s wildlife on show: organ pipe cacti, lizards basking on sun-drenched rocks, rare burrowing owls and chattering parakeets passing comment on your swing.
PHILIPSBURG, STMAARTEN
Folklore holds that a Dutch and French soldier set off in opposite directions around this isle dividing it where they met. The result is two characterful calls in one. So explore the two main streets of Dutch Philipsburg, delightfully squeezed between the sea and the Great Salt Pond, or soak up the French essence of Marigot, a whirl of open-air markets, chic boutiques and sleepy cafés.
PONTADELGADA, AZORES
Is this part of Atlantis’s lost city? Something to ponder as you embark on an unforgettable whale-watching adventure. Staying on terra firma, photograph the striking triple-arched City Gates and a trio of pretty centuries-old churches. This Atlantic stepping-stone also professes to produce the finest pineapples on earth – and you may just want to test this claim for yourself.
PORTCANAVERAL, FLORIDA
Making one small step onto shore here is an unmissable opportunity to discover the final frontier at the Kennedy Space Center. Admire the huge Apollo mission rockets, glimpse into the tiny capsule that first took mankind to the surface of the moon, and ride out to the space shuttle launch pads – where you’ll often spot alligators basking in the swampy surrounds.
PORTLAND, MAINE
Survey Casco Bay from the water aboard an authentic wooden schooner, or stroll among the old redbrick warehouses to chance upon quirky galleries and one-off boutiques. Perhaps pause somewhere to sample the succulent Maine lobster, envied the world over. Or make the short trip to where Portland Head lighthouse stands proud as America's most photographed beacon.
For Queen Elizabeth itineraries see pages 34-73 • For Queen Victoria itineraries see pages 78-121 • For Queen Mary 2 itineraries see pages 126-169
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