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.


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.


PUERTOQUETZAL, GUATEMALA


What a place to peer memorably into the past. You may have a chance to witness Tikal, the ancient Mayan ruins where the terraced Pyramid of the Great Jaguar looms large. La Antigua Guatemala is a vision of colonial grace, as yellow churches and crumbling pastel houses are draped prettily in bougainvillea. Then it’s coffee time, so stop by an ecological estate to sample fragrant blends.


PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA


Discover exactly how rich this ‘Rich Coast’ really is. See the rainforest from on high during a canopy tour through wispy ferns, winding lianas and delicate orchids. Scan the dense foliage for hummingbirds and herons as you glide through mangrove swamps by boat. You can taste nature’s bounty, too, at one of the plantations which produce the country’s famously rich coffee.


QUÉBECCITY, QUÉBEC


There is a continental allure to francophone Québec City that runs deeper than language. Menus blend Parisian flair with local produce like maple syrup, and the European-style Chateau Frontenac perches atop North America’s only walled city. Yet the surrounding scenery is pure Canada: the pine-clad St Lawrence River, thunderous Montmorency Falls and the richly hued autumn foliage.


ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA


The island’s name is Spanish for a turtle dove, and this sailing paradise also symbolises peace and tranquillity, with no building allowed to outgrow the palms that line flawless white beaches. You’ll also appreciate the truth of Road Town’s nickname, ‘the small town with the big heart’, somewhere within its open-air bazaar, botanic gardens or historic Government House.


STGEORGE’S, GRENADA


There’s no need to guess how the Spice Island came by its nickname, you’ll scent it on the breeze. Here, more spices are grown per square mile than anywhere else on earth – so browse markets heaped in cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Or simply feast your eyes on its capital: where pretty red-roofed houses – and a pink Anglican Church – cling to emerald slopes around a deep azure bay.


ST JOHN’S, ANTIGUA


Famously dusted with pristine white sands and pulsating to the rhythm of steel drums, Antigua is a real Caribbean treat. St John’s crowns it perfectly, thanks to its cathedral and a vibrant market where you may find island speciality, black pineapple. History calls in English Harbour, amidst the attractive Georgian brickwork of Nelson’s Dockyard or the spectacularly scenic ruins at Shirley Heights.


SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA


Here in ‘New Scotland’ explore the rugged Cape Breton Highlands National Park, populated by moose, bears, coyotes and bald eagles. Step back into the 18th century at the Fortress of Louisbourg, a reconstructed fortified town. Or delve into the legacy of Baddeck, home to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and the inventor’s final resting place.


WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO


The Dutch influence in the ABC Islands arguably finds its finest expression in the rainbow-hued façades of the gabled houses huddled along the waterfront. Once you’ve caught their undeniable beauty on camera, delve into the delightful markets, museums, galleries and cafés – and perhaps witness the enjoyable spectacle of the Queen Emma Bridge swinging open to allow a ship into harbour.


For Queen Elizabeth itineraries see pages 34-51 • For Queen Victoria itineraries see pages 70-97 • For Queen Mary 2 itineraries see pages 102-117


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