Named for the fez-like scarlet blossoms of the cactus that grows here, Grand Turk is a spotless plac

What to say about the Caribbean. Great weather, great people and great beaches! This combination makes for a fantastic holiday destination. If you are looking for the ultimate in relaxation, then look no further than a Caribbean cruise.
From pretty beaches and sparkling blue waters, the Caribbean is really in a league of its own. There are numerous locations reachable on your cruise holiday. Get close and personal with stingrays in Grand Cayman. Compete in a race on one of the previous America's Cup yachts in the Bahamas. And , there's the El Yunque rainforest in Puerto Rico, Christoffel Nationwide Park in Curaao, and the Mayan Ruins in Cozumel, solely to name a few.The Caribbean basin and the island nations stretch all of the way to South America, a great archipelago cradles the Caribbean, islands where light trade winds keep the hot climate snug, and where frothy whitecaps frolic in turquoise bays.Here calypso rhythms and spices smell the air and coral carpets the sea floor. Each island has a charm all its own.Close your eyes and imagine : softly swaying palms, a sugar-white beach and a sun-dappled sea caressing the shore.Now make fantasy a fact, simply settle on a date and book your luxury cruise today.
About all the Caribbean cruise holidays include full days spent sailing between destinations. These "at sea" days are excellent occasions to be fully spoiled by the crew and, dependent on your mood, to partake in relaxing or energizing onboard activities. One day you could go for a hot stone massage in a delicious Greenhouse Spa and Salon, another day elect to go to a cooking demonstration in the world class Culinary Arts Centre or spend some time at one of the pools. Enjoy a latte, read the newspaper and take a look at your e-mail in our Explorations Cafe. Or relax with your chums or a favourite book in one of our inviting public areas, rich with polished wood and soft leather furniture. With complimentary twenty four hour waiter service, more roomy staterooms and personal verandahs than any other cruise firm in our class, you'll choose to simply "stay in" and experience the view.
Named for the fez-like scarlet blossoms of the cactus that grows here, Grand Turk is a spotless place of easy pleasures. Float dreamily over colourful coral reefs, dine on conch fritters, set your watch to "island time." Sample shore journeys : 4-wheel-drive Safari ; Horseback Beach Ride Swim ; Dune Cart Safari, Hop-on Hop-off Island Tour.
Holland America Line's spotless non-public island offers all that you need for a day of play in paradise : a two-mile crescent of perfect beach ; an interior lagoon ; personal beachside cabanas with butler service, showers and misters ; and all kinds of water activities and activities, including a children's aqua park and a buoyed private watercraft course. Sample shore expeditions : pony trekking by Land and Sea ; Deep sea or Studios Fishing ; Stingray journey ; AquaTrax Watercraft excitement.
Colourful , enticing Queen of the Bahamas. Select from thousands of great dives, starting from wrecks to reefs, blue holes to sea gardens ; catch the pink flamingo show at the feted Ardastra Gardens, the action at the Straw Market. Sample shore journeys : Dolphin Encounter ; Bahamas Private Sub Experience ; Nassau See Sea ; Non-public Limousine Tour.
Big El Morro Fortress guards Old San Juan, while the good Indian spirit Yuquiyu keeps watch over the whole island from the tallest peak in the rainforest. By night there are roulette wheels to spin and fiery flamenco shows to catch. Sample shore journeys : Old San Juan Significant Walking Tour ; El Yunque rainforest Drive ; World Heritage Fortress Art Museum.
The port and harbour of Charlotte Amalie is among the most breath taking scenes in the Caribbean. The beautiful, European-influenced port of Charlotte Amalie wins the prize for Caribbean shopping excitement. Cameras, jewellery, watches, scents are all here. So are beautiful beaches, undersea gardens and stories of Blackbeard. Sample shore expeditions : Sea Trekking Helmet Dive Coral World ; Fizz Catamaran Sail Snorkel to St. John ; St. Thomas Sea Racing ; Ultimate Island Experience. Road City , Tortola An alluring mixture of pink and blue buildings, yachts, rum cocktails and pirate lore. Play on a soft-sand beach or sail away to islands of pirate legend.
Hotel 41, London  "What a great surprise. Wasn't our first choice, but it certainly ticked nearly all of the boxes. Fab location and well-furnished rooms make this a real find. Will definitely be back on our next visit to London." S.Parker
Hotel Diocleziano, Rome  "The hotel is close to Termini and the sights of Rome which was perfect for us. The hotel staff were very friendly and always pointed us in the right direction every morning on our sightseeing trips. Highly recommended." P.Locks
Hotel Los Monteros, Marbella  "What can I say. The best beach club in Spain. Coupled with big spacious rooms and friendly staff, you can't go wrong! The only thing is you will need a car to get around as it is a fair walk from the centre." L.Logan
Hotel Palazzo Stern, Venice  "The hotel is in a perfect location - next to a vaporetto stop and close to the Accademia bridge. I took my wife there for her birthday and she loved it. Very relaxed atmosphere and the side canal room had a fantastic view of Venice. If you are looking to please the other half, this should do it!" T.Richards