One of Spain's Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa, Gran Canaria is best known for its black lava and white-sand beaches. Its capital, Las Palmas, offers some of the best beaches on the island with shorelines bordered by coral barriers that shelter swimmers. Make the trek up to the neighborhoods of San Nicolas and San Juan for remarkable views of the homes below. Within the capital's heart you can find the Pueblo Canario, a replica of a traditional Canarian village where you can learn about the island's culture and how it has evolved. ... Read More
Tuesday - Oct 15, 2024
Day 2
At Sea
Wednesday - Oct 16, 2024
Day 3
At Sea
Spend the day on the high seas pampering yourself at the spa or enjoying some time on deck. Mingle with your fellow explorers and swap stories of your exploits, making plans for new ones together once you get to shore.
Thursday - Oct 17, 2024
Day 4
Mindelo, Cape Verde
Arrive: 8:00 am
Depart: 6:00 pm
Friday - Oct 18, 2024
Day 5
Praia, Cape Verde
Arrive: 8:00 am
Depart: 6:00 pm
Lying on the southern end of Santiago Island, Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, invites you to explore its lush environment with mild weather year-round. The verdant valleys of the largest island in this West African archipelago converge with rugged mountains creating a landscape ready for exploration. The old capital of Cidade Velha now resides as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and provides insight into Cape Verde's story, connecting European and African history. Music lovers can rejoice in the many cultural influences of Cape Verde's sounds, with inspiring rhythms that include Brazilian samba, African drumbeats, and Caribbean merengue. ... Read More
Saturday - Oct 19, 2024
Day 6
At Sea
Sunday - Oct 20, 2024
Day 7
At Sea
Monday - Oct 21, 2024
Day 8
At Sea
Tuesday - Oct 22, 2024
Day 9
At Sea
Wednesday - Oct 23, 2024
Day 10
At Sea
Thursday - Oct 24, 2024
Day 11
At Sea
Friday - Oct 25, 2024
Day 12
At Sea
Saturday - Oct 26, 2024
Day 13
At Sea
Spend the day on the high seas pampering yourself at the spa or enjoying some time on deck. Mingle with your fellow explorers and swap stories of your exploits, making plans for new ones together once you get to shore.
Rio de Janeiro invokes images of a never-ending festival as one of the most celebrated cities in the world. From dancing samba on the beach of Ipanema to exploring the Art Deco influences of Copacabana, it comes alive. The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, seen for miles in any direction, encapsulates the city's grand feel. On the mouth of Guanabara Bay lies the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain, where you can take a cable car ride to the top for exhilarating, bird's-eye views of city structures expanding to the edges of lush green cliffs into blue waters. Just on the outskirts of the city, a new UNESCO World Heritage Site awaits to be explored - Sitio Roberto Burle Marx - a garden designed by the landscape architect it's named after. ... Read More
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