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world cruise ports of call 2009
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ANNIVERSARY YEAR
January 13 February 3 February 19
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Lima (from Callao), Peru Pago Pago,
American Samoa
A
Bonnet House is South Florida at its serene Wind your way through the fascinating tiers of
best. Built in the 1920s, this plantation-style history. Plaza de Armas and its surrounds are
Attend an authentic Samoan-style family
estate resounds with calls of resident birds rich in colonial buildings, containing gems
gathering. After winding your way through
and monkeys amidst leafy glades, lily ponds, like Iglesia de San Francisco with its twisting
the tropical South Seas scenery, adjourn to the
manicured lawns and a theatre surrounded by catacombs and flamboyant yellow façade. Step
local beach to greet your hosts. You’ll get to
a moat. Or cruise lazily past the resplendent back further in time and discover the pre-Inca
see islanders scaling coconut palms and an
mansions of Millionaire’s Row. pyramid, Huaca Huallamarca, in the San Isidro
umu cooking demonstration using hot river
district whose mud bricks have resisted the
rocks. Then the main highlight: tasting these
January 16
elements for over 1,500 years.
local delicacies.
BridGetown, Barbados
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Stroll amidst the emerald landscape of the
Auckland, New Zealand
50-acre Flower Forest. On the grounds of a
Acapulco, Mexico
A
former sugar plantation, the peaceful gardens Let Golden Acapulco bid you bienvenido,
Here in the City of Sails, boats are a passion
brim with fruit trees and tropical blossoms, where seven shimmering beaches and the
and a way of life – indeed there are more per
interspersed with palms, banana groves and fertile mountains frame the beautiful bay, and
person here than anywhere else on the globe.
ruined farm buildings. appreciate its 1950s heyday as a glamorous
You can even glide along a serene
stage for Sinatra and co. ‘Celebrity’ visitors
underground river in the famous Waitomo
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were not always so welcome: residents built
Caves, emerging in a magical grotto whose
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
star-shaped San Diego Fort three centuries
roof is pin-picked with the green and blue
earlier to protect galleons from notorious
hues of thousands of tiny glow-worms.
Copacabana or Ipanema? Just the merest marauders, Francis Drake among them.
mention of these legendary beaches inspires
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the imagination. At this time of year, the
February 10 Sydney, Australia
pulsating rhythms and captivating energy are
reaching their mesmerising peak – Carnival
Los Angeles, California
Appreciate the distinct characters of the
lies just around the corner, so stop by a samba This is the home of Hollywood, so spend the
historic Rocks district and atmospheric Darling
school as they put the finishing flourishes to day star-gazing. Look up at the world’s most
Harbour. After some scenic strolling, rest your
their dazzling performances. celebrated real estate sign, then compare
legs in Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. You cannot fault
handprints with your favourite silver screen
the wife of a former governor for her seating
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icon outside Mann’s Chinese Theatre. Or go
choice: the views of the ‘Coat Hanger’ – that’s
Montevideo, Uruguay
behind the scenes on a tour of Universal
the Harbour Bridge to non-Sydneysiders –
Studios, glimpsing the sound stages and movie
and Opera House are as good as you’ll find.
Meander Montevideo’s stately palm-fringed sets that bring your favourite films to life.
boulevards, basking in a decidedly European
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air. Or catch a traditional glimpse of the
February 15 Tokyo (from
gaucho spirit on an authentic estancia,
savouring the daredevil horsemanship on
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Yokohama), Japan
M
show, expert demonstrations of throwing bolas How about this for an uplifting Hawaiian
In Japan’s frenetically paced capital, glimpse
– three stones connected by a leather strap – experience? Treat yourself to an unforgettable
into Asian art and history at the vast Tokyo
and a delicious beef churrasco or barbecue. helicopter ride over Oahu’s countless treasures.
Museum, packed with scrolls and sculptures,
Swoop above sweeping Waikiki beach and
paintings and pottery. Stroll the East Garden
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Honolulu harbour, hover by turquoise lagoons
of the Imperial Palace with its elaborate
Santiago (from
and the tumbling Luluhahu Falls and enjoy
guardhouses and tea pavilions. Shopping is
Valparaiso), Chile
breathtaking bird’s eye views of spectacular
a treat too, whether browsing the upmarket
Diamond Head.
Ginza district or watching raucous fish vendors
How does this compare to Rio? After all, at work in Tsukiji Market.
Santiago is seated just as spectacularly.
Reclining in the Santiago Valley, the city
almost leans against the looming Andes
Mountains to the east. Once you’ve tasted
the contrasts of gleaming skyscrapers and old
world charm, sample some New World wines
during an excursion to local vineyards.
Montevideo, Uruguay Los Angeles, California Pago Pago, Samoa
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