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Cruise from New York to the Southern Caribbean
Written by Jeff Heath
Your next vacation is going to be an ocean cruise on a luxury ocean liner to the Southern Caribbean. Soft salt-air breezes, lounging in the sun on deck chairs, open air aerobics, dancing till dawn after dining on a 5-star, 5 course, gourmet dinner. Spend afternoons relaxing in the casino enjoying a friendly game of chance or swimming in a freshwater pool in the middle of the ocean. (more…)

Port of Calls Include the Virgin Islands, Barbados, St. Kitts, Puerto Rico, Antigua and Grenada
The capital of the United States Virgin Islands is Charlotte Amalie. This is also one of the most popular cruise ports in the Caribbean. Charlotte Amalie is known for its pastel painted houses, colorful dock along the waterfront and a world-famous shopping center. St. Johns, Antigua became independent in 1981 from being a British settlement since the 17th century. St. Johns is the perfect stop for a hiking safari with a panoramic view at 1,200 feet. St. Georges, Grenada was founded in the early 18th century by the French. St. Georges wraps around the perimeter of the island’s natural harbor and is the most appealing capital in the Caribbean. (more…)

Sailing on the Norwegian Dawn with Britto, Warhol, Monet, Van Gogh and Renoir
Norwegian Cruise Line offers cruises sailing from New York on the Norwegian Dawn. The Norwegian Dawn was first launched in 2002 and is 971 feet in length. There is 24-hour room service, one outdoor pool, one indoor pool, 4 Jacussi, a fitness center, world spa, beauty salon, 14 bars and lounges, 10 restaurants, a casino, library child-care services, self-service laundry, 12 elevators, 147 suites and over 1,100 doubles outside and inside and 515 verandah cabins. (more…)

Cruise the Southern Caribbean on the Cunard Queen Mary 2
The Queen Mary 2 is not only the largest, longest, tallest and most expensive ocean liner in the world - the Queen Mary 2 makes you feel like royalty when you dare to sail with her. Her 14 decks, 5 pools, 10 restaurants, planetarium, Canyon Ranch Spa, personal butler and concierge services all surround you in an unsurpassed experience of luxury. You will be indulged with champagne and truffles and you may have your spirit rejuvenated at yoga classes and the Canyon Ranch Spa Club. (more…)

Cruise from New York to Panama
Written by Julie Greiner
Take a cruise on the open sea down the east coast of America to the Caribbean and through the Panama Canal. Witness first-hand the incredible feat of the engineering and journey of the Panama Canal. Sail through the Canal on an ocean liner and experience the skill of navigation to pass through the locks and passages as the water level rises and falls. Leave from New York and start your journey south.

Port of Calls to Panama from New York include Fort Lauderdale, Costa Rica, Aruba and Curacao
Fort Lauderdale is located on the southern end of the peninsula on the eastern Gold Coast of Florida. There are 23 miles of beautiful sandy beaches, some 3,000 restaurants, water-skiing, bicyclist paths, 300 miles of navigable inland waterways. Port Everglades, located near Fort Lauderdale, is the world’s premier cruise port with more home-ported ships and cruise lines than any other port in the world. Costa Rica is a small tropical country which lies between two oceans and is known as the oasis of peace. (more…)

Quick Trivia Brush-Up on the Panama Canal
Panama Canal was officially opened by the passing of the ship, SS Ancon on August 15, 1914. At that time, no single effort in American history had cost such a price in dollars or in human life. The United States spent $352,000,000 from 1904 to 1914 on the canal, which was more than any amount spent up to that date on any other venture. The French and American cost totaled $639,000,000. (more…)

Cruise from New York to Panama on the Holland American Rotterdam
The Rotterdam, a truly luxury ocean liner, is 780 feet in length, cruises with a maximum speed of 25 knots, has a capacity of 1,316, 5 passenger decks, 2 swimming pools, 12 elevators, 4 restaurants and features non-smoking dining. (more…)

Cruises from New York to Europe
Written by Julie Greiner
Sail the great oceans and take a cruise to Europe. There are cruises to Europe which port out of New York. The most luxurious and ultimate cruise lines offer passage directly from New York to port of calls across the seas to Europe. The prestige of such a trip which wraps you in luxury and pampers you with entertainment, museum quality decor, 5-star cuisine and panoramic views of the horizon.

Port of Calls to Bermuda, Lisbon Portugal, Seville and Barcelona Spain and Southampton England
Afternoon tea and beautiful pink beaches make up the perfect port of call in Bermuda. Hamilton is the capital of Bermuda and the best beach for a half-day visit is the Elbow Beach on the south shore. Viewing the highlights include the gorgeous Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, a traffic box called bird cage on Front Street and of course Fort Hamilton. Duty-free shopping along Front Street is excellent for values in crystal, china and perfumes. Bermuda’s comfortable climate is the perfect setting for a tee off. Bermuda doesn’t have just a golf course, Bermuda is home to some of the finest courses in the world. (more…)