BEIJING (FROM XINGANG), CHINA
Queen Mary 2
Discover the futuristic buildings that captivated the world during the 2008 Olympics, or one that has aroused wonder since the 3rd century: China’s Great Wall. Enter the Forbidden City’s breathtaking complex of courtyards, pavilions and gardens, visit Tiananmen Square and admire circular blue-tiled shrines in the Temple of Heaven.
CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO
Queen Elizabeth
Stunning scenery beckons you to the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where La Playa del Amor delights with its golden sands and a striking rock, El Arco, juts out from clear ocean. Shoppers can pick up Mexican silver and ceramics or return home with souvenirs from the Glass Factory, where you can witness traditional glass blowers in action.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Queen Mary 2O
For a first glimpse over this wonderful city, savour an awe-inspiring cable car ride up Table Mountain. Perhaps make the poignant tour of Robben Island or take a cultural trip to Stellenbosch and its surrounding wine lands. Then again, a leisurely browse of the modern Waterfront and a number of clamorous city markets is just as rewarding.
CHRISTCHURCH (FROM LYTTELTON), NEW ZEALAND
Queen Mary 2
Beautifully manicured lawns, a somehow familiar-looking cathedral and a gently flowing River Avon make it difficult to imagine Christchurch stands half a world away from England. Perhaps an encounter with Little Blue Penguins at the International Antarctic Centre seems more fitting!
COCHIN, INDIA
Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2
Let the ‘Gateway to Kerala’ thrill you with a clutch of Portuguese forts and churches, and its emblematic Chinese fishing nets strung along the shore. Then cruise Kerala’s famed backwaters, a network of rivers, canals, lakes and lagoons, which take you past luminous paddies, palms and foliage weighed down by mango and papaya.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Queen ElizabethO
, Queen Mary 2
Gaze upon astounding extravagance at man- made resorts whose islets resemble palm trees and a world map, as well as the billowing Burj Al Arab Hotel. Delve too into a culture that has long drawn globe-trotting visitors: the Jumeira Mosque, glittering Gold Souq, or a Heritage Village showcasing ancient Bedouin craftsmanship.
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Queen Mary 2
Head to the sandy ‘Golden Mile’ and its vibrant promenade, buzzing with brightly painted rickshaws and brimming with hand- woven baskets and intricate beadwork. Away from the coast set eyes upon the Zulu kingdom, the majestic Valley of a Thousand Hills or the Garden Route, draped in lush foliage and dotted with quaint villages.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2
Fresh from New York, your January shopping spree can continue in earnest at the fashionable spots of Las Olas Boulevard and Cortez Street. Or swap city sidewalks for the ‘Sea of Grass’ that defines the wetlands of the Everglades National Park. As you marvel at this vast expanse, keep a keen eye out for the shy resident alligators.
GUAM, MARIANA ISLANDS
Queen Mary 2
Tour the Pacific National Historic Park for a moving recollection of Guam’s role in the Second World War – there are countless other reminders scattered across beach and jungle. Or discover the native Chamorro Indians’ cultural blend of Indonesian, Philippino, Mexican and Spanish influences – best sampled in the tasty local delicacies.
HOCHIMINHCITY (FROM PHUMY), VIETNAM
Queen Elizabeth
Still fondly known as Saigon, the city is a thrilling, chaotic whirl played out against a French colonial backdrop, including its own Notre Dame Cathedral. Scooters buzz here, there and everywhere, raucous floating markets hawk fresh produce on the Mekong Delta and the aroma of tantalising Vietnamese dishes swirls on the breeze.
HONG KONG
Queen ElizabethO
, Queen Mary 2O
Souvenir hunting is a sensory delight in this city of timeless traditions and age-old superstition. Pick out silk wares in the old fishing lanes of Stanley Market, scent the fragrant aromas at the Flower Market and hear the sweet song amidst Yuen Po Street Bird Garden. Just make sure you don’t return without feasting on speciality dim sum.
HONOLULU, HAWAII
Queen Elizabeth
Set off on an enchanting trail that reveals the secrets of Hawaii’s volcanic past – and its stunning beauty today. Stand in the extinct crater at Diamond Head, and witness the legacy of ancient forces that chiselled out Hanauma Bay and Halona Point Blowhole. Then survey all from on high, as the incredible Makapu’u Lookout puts the fertile interior on show.
O= Overnight Stay • For Queen Elizabeth itineraries see pages 38-47 • For Queen Mary 2 itineraries see pages 136-153
Forbidden City, Beijing
Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai
www.cunard.com 217
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124 |
Page 125 |
Page 126 |
Page 127 |
Page 128 |
Page 129 |
Page 130 |
Page 131 |
Page 132 |
Page 133 |
Page 134 |
Page 135 |
Page 136 |
Page 137 |
Page 138 |
Page 139 |
Page 140 |
Page 141 |
Page 142 |
Page 143 |
Page 144 |
Page 145 |
Page 146 |
Page 147 |
Page 148 |
Page 149 |
Page 150 |
Page 151 |
Page 152 |
Page 153 |
Page 154 |
Page 155 |
Page 156 |
Page 157 |
Page 158 |
Page 159 |
Page 160 |
Page 161 |
Page 162 |
Page 163 |
Page 164 |
Page 165 |
Page 166 |
Page 167 |
Page 168 |
Page 169 |
Page 170 |
Page 171 |
Page 172 |
Page 173 |
Page 174 |
Page 175 |
Page 176 |
Page 177 |
Page 178 |
Page 179 |
Page 180 |
Page 181 |
Page 182 |
Page 183 |
Page 184 |
Page 185 |
Page 186 |
Page 187 |
Page 188 |
Page 189 |
Page 190 |
Page 191 |
Page 192 |
Page 193 |
Page 194 |
Page 195 |
Page 196 |
Page 197 |
Page 198 |
Page 199 |
Page 200 |
Page 201 |
Page 202 |
Page 203 |
Page 204 |
Page 205 |
Page 206 |
Page 207 |
Page 208 |
Page 209 |
Page 210 |
Page 211 |
Page 212 |
Page 213 |
Page 214 |
Page 215 |
Page 216 |
Page 217 |
Page 218 |
Page 219 |
Page 220 |
Page 221 |
Page 222 |
Page 223 |
Page 224 |
Page 225 |
Page 226 |
Page 227 |
Page 228 |
Page 229 |
Page 230 |
Page 231 |
Page 232 |
Page 233 |
Page 234 |
Page 235 |
Page 236 |
Page 237 |
Page 238 |
Page 239 |
Page 240 |
Page 241 |
Page 242 |
Page 243 |
Page 244 |
Page 245 |
Page 246 |
Page 247 |
Page 248 |
Page 249 |
Page 250 |
Page 251 |
Page 252 |
Page 253 |
Page 254 |
Page 255 |
Page 256 |
Page 257 |
Page 258 |
Page 259 |
Page 260 |
Page 261 |
Page 262 |
Page 263 |
Page 264 |
Page 265 |
Page 266 |
Page 267 |
Page 268 |
Page 269 |
Page 270 |
Page 271 |
Page 272 |
Page 273 |
Page 274