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FUN ASHORE 2013-14 CARIbbEAN SAILING SEASON REGION 2

FUN ASHORE GettinG there With Carnival Cruise lines

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GUY FIERI HOT ON THE GRILL FUN AT SEA

Crew Members Who Bring It Onboard

ALL FOR THE KIDS How Carnival Makes a Difference

STYLE SETTERS

Famous Fashionistas From the Caribbean

TROPICAL TREATS Splurging in Paradise

GUIDE TO THE PORTS

Beaches, culture and More PLEASE READ, ENJOY AND LEAVE IN STATEROOM AT CRUISE’S END

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Fill your day with possibility. Twenty million gallons of excitement await you. Only in Atlantis will you find Aquaventure, one of the world’s largest and most amazing water parks. Visit the Mayan Temple and take the Leap of Faith into shark-infested waters. Then embark on a mile-long river ride through rolling waves and rapids. filled with stunning marine life on the Discover Atlantis Tour. Or book an Atlantis Beach Day to take in our white sandy shores and explore our glorious aquariums. Visit the luxury boutiques and restaurants of the quaint Marina Village. You’ll never fit Atlantis into just one day, but it’s never too early to start planning your next trip. There’s no such thing as too much amazing.

For more information, download our FREE app at atlantis.com/app.

To book one of these once-in-a-lifetime excursions, visit your Shore Excursions Desk.

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Make friends in watery places. Discover a world of amazing possibilities, only in Atlantis. Spend the day exploring the Caribbean’s largest dolphin habitat, Dolphin Cay, where you can go nose to bottlenose with our dolphins during our Shallow Water Interaction. Or, glide alongside them on a unique hand-held scooter in our Deep Water Swim. Of course, our playful sea lions are always happy to share a hug and kiss in our Sea Lion Interaction. Share an unforgettable hands-on encounter with over one hundred live stingrays in our Stingray Experience. Hand feed these sleek and amazing animals. Or jump in and Snorkel the Ruins of Atlantis with over 20,000 of our closest sea friends. There’s no end to all you can do. Even if you only have a day, you’ll remember the experience for a lifetime. For more information, download our FREE app at atlantis.com/app.

To book one of these once-in-a-lifetime excursions, visit your Shore Excursions Desk.

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CONTENTS 2013-2014 Sailing Season

Welcome Aboard! A message from Gerry Cahill, president and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines

Fun Takes | Keeping Up with Carnival Cruise Lines Finding your happy places, turning events into memories, and more news from the fleet

Fame Fix | Guy Fieri: Hot on the Grill by Jacquelynn D. Powers Bring on the Donkey Sauce and the Chilius Maximus: Guy Fieriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awesome burgers and creative toppings are spicing up the high seas AlexAnder demyAnenko/shutterstock.com

Crew Spotlight | The Folks Who Bring the Fun by Kelly Liszt Meet some of the people who get the good times rolling on the high seas

All for the Kids How Carnival Makes a Difference by Sam Stanton The cruise line steps up its support for St. Jude Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Hospital

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CONTENTS 2013-2014 Sailing Season

Style Setters of the Caribbean Fashionistas in Paradise by Dorothy Cascerceri Five chic Hollywood stars with roots in the tropics

Tropical Splurge Flavorful Finds by Jen Karetnick Sweet treats from the Caribbean and beyond

Fun Finds Shopping Program

The search for savings and value begins here

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Objects of Desire

The looks you’ll love from the top names in style

Ports of Call History, culture and attractions in the places you’ll visit during this cruise — including the top shore excursions

Visit the Mayan ruins of Cozumel: Page 78

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A Message From

THE PRESIDENT Welcome aboard! On behalf of all our shipboard and shoreside employees, thank you for choosing Carnival Cruise Lines for your vacation. Whether this is your first cruise with Carnival or you have sailed with us before, our dedicated team will strive to make sure you have a fun, relaxing and memorable vacation.

Guest satisfaction is our No. 1 priority, and we at Carnival are committed to providing you with an unforgettable vacation.

Guest satisfaction is our No. 1 priority, and we at Carnival are committed to providing you with an unforgettable vacation. From a wide range of dining options and diverse entertainment choices to friendly and attentive service and fun-filled activities for guests of all ages, a Carnival cruise is the best vacation value on land or at sea. We hope that you enjoy this issue of Fun Ashore, which features informative and entertaining articles written by talented writers, with images by the best photographers in the business. Fun Ashore offers a wealth of information about the many fantastic features aboard our ships, as well as the exciting and beautiful destinations we visit. We hope this publication will serve as a valuable resource for getting the most from your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fun Shipâ&#x20AC;? cruise. Wishing you a great vacation. Bon voyage!

Gerry Cahill President and CEO Carnival Cruise LInes

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FUN TAKES: Keeping Up With Carnival Cruise Lines

Find Your HAppy plAcE

Just you Everyone needs some quiet time eventually. The Serenity adults-only retreat gives you plenty of “you” time. Configurations vary by ship, but amenities include bar service and peaceful music. Even more bliss comes your way at the spa, where you’ll find the latest in facials, body therapies and nail services provided in an elegant, tranquil setting. Curl up with a good wine, a cocktail or even a book at The Library Bar, an intimate lounge on select ships. And if you want to gather a few close friends for a chat or a board game, no one will “shush” you.

FROM TOP: A relaxing moment; having fun at WaterWorks.

You and a crowd More really is merrier at Piano Bar 88, where good old-fashioned sing-alongs are the latest thing. Stop by for a drink before dinner or come in the wee hours for a few belts (of song). Dinner with friends is even more special at The Chef’s Table. For a fee, up to 12 guests can gather for a sumptuous multicourse dinner hosted by one of Carnival’s master chefs. It starts with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, continues to a galley tour and concludes with a custom menu not found in the regular dining rooms, usually held in a non-traditional venue. Kids of all ages have a wet and wild time at WaterWorks, the onboard water park. The Twister Waterslide is one of the fastest, wettest rides you’ll find anywhere, and some ships have twin racing slides.

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Everyone has a happy place, a blissful spot they can visit in memory when they need an escape. A beach in the sun. A cabin in the woods. Maybe it’s not a place but a moment: the kiss after “I do,” the baby’s first word. You’re sure to collect lots of new happy places during this cruise, whether your bliss involves getting away from it all or gathering a crowd:

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Get your cruise groove on!

VACATION PLAYLIST:

TURN IT UP

The magic of music is that with just a few beats, it can take you wherever you want to go. Some tunes will take you there even faster; they’re the classics that never fail. When we decided to compile our cruise hit list, we turned to an expert: DJ IRIE, official DJ for the NBA’s three-time world-champion Miami HEAT. He’s also the creator of Carnival’s Spin’iversity, the first-ofits-kind DJ academy at sea. Spin’iversity students learn to maximize their talents, and Carnival guests get the benefit at deck parties, in nightclubs and at other venues around the ship.

Here’s DJ IRIE’s Caribbean playlist: • • • • • • • • • •

PHOTO FINISH: MAKING MEMORIES

FUN PHOTO TIPS LET THE DIvA OUT! d it. ◆ If it bends, ben y. ◆ Feel fun and flirt smile is a girl’s ◆ Remember, a best accessory.

Beenie Man — “Rum & Redbull” Bob Marley & The Wailers — “Could You Be Loved” Bobby McFerrin — “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” Byron Lee — “Tiney Winey” Tony Tribe — “Red Red Wine” Jimmy Buﬀet — “Margaritaville” Might Sparrow — “Matilda” Harry Belafonte — “The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)” Byron Lee — “Dollar Wine” Tony Matterhorn — “Dutty Wine”

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The photos you bring home could be the most important part of your vacation. But between poor focus, the redeye effect from a badly aimed flash and trying to get everyone in your family to smile before you miss the photo op, they often turn out to be the most disappointing part. Maybe it’s time to seek professional help. The onboard photo team at Pixels Gallery can perfectly capture your cruise memories. No more worries about missed photos or having to ask a stranger to do the honors so the family photographer can finally get in the shot. These pros also can help you strike just the right pose for unique, appealing pictures that bring out the real you. Pixels Gallery also has fun albums and other tools to make your photos look extra-special. Just stop by the onboard gallery.

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SWEET STUFF: Shake Spot What’s more indulgent than a cool, creamy milkshake or float? How about a cool, creamy milkshake or float with a shot of bourbon, rum, vodka or other spirit? Shake Spot, the sweet spot on Carnival Sunshine (and coming soon to more ships), takes ice cream to a new level of decadence with its spiked milkshakes and floats. adult selections include the Black Raspberry truffle shake (Chambord Black Raspberry liqueur, chocolate syrup, chocolate ice cream and chocolate sprinkles) and the Dark and stormy float (Gosling’s rum, ginger beer and vanilla ice cream). Of course, you can always get a non-alcoholic treat, like the strawberry Creamsicle shake or the classic Root Beer float. Here are two to try at home, one spiked and one simple:

The Spirit of Kentucky Glass • 16-ounce clear cup Garnish • Whipped cream Ingredients • 1 ¼ ounces Maker’s Mark bourbon • 4 pumps caramel syrup • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream • 5 ounces milk

Island Delight Glass • 16-ounce clear cup Garnish • Cherry Ingredients • 3 scoops vanilla ice cream • 4 ounces pineapple juice • 4 ounces milk • 2 pumps coconut syrup Directions Add ingredients to blender and blend. Pour into cup and garnish with cherry. A classic root beer float

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Directions Add ingredients to blender and blend. Pour into cup and top with whipped cream.

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CASHING OUT? A Few Suggestions for Spending Your Casino Winnings

CREATING THE TIMES OF YOUR LIFE You don’t have to be a high roller to get in on the action in the casino during your cruise. You can place your bets for as little as $5 at table games and just pocket change for slots. When it comes to payoffs, they’re just as nice for novices as for experts. Jackpots are nice when they happen, of course, but they’re not the only way you can take away some cash. Join the Carnival Players Club (it’s free) and insert your Sail & Sign card every time you play one of the games, and you’ll earn valuable points that add up to actual cash and even free cruises. You can build skills and knowledge at gaming lessons offered on many ships, and the casino team is always available to answer questions. Here’s the fun part: figuring out how to spend the cash you win. • Treat your friends to dinner at the Steakhouse or to a round of drinks. Or both. • Splurge on a massage or a signature treatment at the onboard spa. • Indulge yourself with a spree at The Fun Shops. Cherry on Top is a sweet spot to spend a small jackpot, or visit the ﬁne-jewelry store to add some sparkle to your life. • Take your friends and family on that shore excursion they’ve been dreaming of in their favorite port. You probably have your own ideas for treating yourself. Just remember, this is what’s known as “found money.” You are not allowed to use it for the rent or the light bill.

Inside Tips Here’s some starting advice from the casino team: • Craps: Play the pass line for the best odds in the house. • Roulette: Outside bets are simple to play. Put your chips on black or red, odd or even, for a quick result. • Poker: Three-card poker is easy and fun. • Blackjack: The FunPairs side bet adds another dimension to the game. A pair of kings may win big. 22

OK, guys. This is a wedding proposal: A hush fell over the entire Carnival Breeze dining room, as a guest dropped to one knee and a waiter arrived at the table with a cake topped by a sparkling diamond engagement ring. “Will you marry me?” the hopeful groom asked. Not only did his intended say yes — and break down in tears — but so did many of the other guests. It was all in a day’s work for Melissa Sealy, assistant retail manager of Cherry on Top onboard Carnival Breeze. She set up the proposal with the dining room’s maître d’, as part of Carnival’s onboard team that helps guests celebrate and remember the times of their lives. Birthdays, graduations, weddings, reunions and other events are the memories that stay with you no matter where you are in life. But what is it you really remember: the event itself, or the way you celebrated and the people who were there to share the moment with you? Carnival’s onboard team makes it their mission to turn these moments into true events. Staff members at Cherry on Top or the Special Occasions store, in The Fun Shops, love to take great moments and make them incredible, with big gestures and small touches: arranging for the ship’s captain to perform a vow-renewal ceremony, getting the pastry chef to write a wedding proposal in icing on a cake, even having roses delivered to your stateroom. And all you have to do is stop by the Fun Shops when you’re onboard. Now isn’t that special?

Special Occasions packages include: • • • • • • •

Champagne packages Food trays Cakes Room decorations Wine, and wine packages Gifts Lots more creative ideas from the Fun Shops staff

Looking to surprise someone the moment they enter their stateroom? Order online before your next cruise at carnival.com/FunShops.

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Celebrity chef Guy Fieri brings burgers and attitude to Carnivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ships.

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CAN’T TOP THIS HOT ON THE GRILL

Bring on the Donkey Sauce and the Chilius Maximus. Guy Fieri’s awesome burgers — and creative toppings — are spicing up the high seas. By Jacquelynn D. Powers

When Guy Fieri was recruited to create a burger concept for Carnival Cruise Lines, the spiky-haired Food Network star was initially flattered but not sold on the idea. Yes, he had become a burger connoisseur during his travels as the host of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. His seven existing restaurants even served burgers. But an eatery devoted solely to burgers — at sea, no less? Maybe not. Fieri reconsidered his position after taking his first cruise ever, aboard Carnival Splendor. That was three years ago. Today, his eponymous Guy’s Burger Joint

is one of the most successful dining venues on the high seas. It serves around 1,000 burgers a day on each of six ships, and is being added to more vessels every year. “You want to talk about a milestone in a guy’s career, is when we got the phone call saying we just served the millionth burger at Guy’s Burger Joint,” Fieri says in a phone interview. “As a kid, I remember when McDonald’s used to have that sign up on their marquee, 47 million served. I’ve had a chance to touch so many people.”

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HOT ON THE GRILL Guy Fieri

Burger brainstorm It all came together on that first cruise, when Fieri decided to commandeer the ship’s existing burger stand in what can only be described as a wild pop-up eatery — Guy Fieri style. “We pirated this burger concept,” he recalls. “It was a flash mob. People were going ballistic. And it’s not just because I was standing back there. It was the way we were doing the burgers. We served them for about two and a half hours. Even the captain of the ship came down and had a burger.” From that moment, both Carnival and Fieri were excited about the collaboration. The only caveat was that the chef/restaurateur was not going to mail it in; he wanted to be hands-on. Carnival’s Senior Vice President of Guest Operations Mark Tamis, who was there for the now-legendary burger takeover, notes, “Guy told us from the very beginning, ‘If I’m in, I’m all in. If you just want me to come in and use

my name, it’s not worth it.’ One of the big selling factors for him was seeing the quality we produce every day in our culinary operations. Just like Carnival, Guy Fieri is a brand. Just as we are protective of our branded experience, he’s protective of his brand.” That evening, Fieri wrote up the menu for what would become Guy’s Burger Joint. “The burger concept was that organic,” Fieri notes. From the Plain Jane (pretty self-explanatory) to the Chilius Maximus (a chili burger topped with an onion ring), it all just flowed. As did abbreviations like SMC (Super Melty Cheese) and LTOP (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle). “These guys thought I was giving them these cryptic one-liners, but I was just trying to expedite the process,” Fieri says, laughing. “My wife will look at me sometimes and say, ‘Really, did you just say that?’ I’m not trying to be funny. That’s just what came out.”

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THE PRESS All four of fieri’s books hAve mAde The New York Times’ best-seller list: • Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: An All-American Road Trip… with Recipes! (2008) • More Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: Another Drop-Top Culinary Cruise Through America’s Finest and Funkiest (2009) • Guy Fieri Food: Cookin’ It, Livin’ It, Lovin’ It (2011) The Straight-Up Burger

• Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: The Funky Finds in Flavortown (2013)

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HOT ON THE GRILL Guy Fieri

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GRILLING TIPS Condiment conundrum Plus, the infamous Donkey Sauce, which Fieri also coined on the spot: “There had been a whole discussion with the team at Carnival. Are we going to put condiments on the burger? Should people have the choice? I said, ‘No, people shouldn’t have the choice.’ That’s not the way it works. You don’t get Metallica and say no bass. You get it how the band makes it.” But those who do want to further customize can step over to the fully stocked condiments bar. Here, they can set up their Guy’s burger with an assortment of toppings including all of Guy’s signature sauces. The sauce in question is composed of mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and pepper. When asked why he called it Donkey Sauce, Fieri retorts, “Because you’re a jackass if you don’t put it on your burger.” Fieri’s Donkey Sauce has proven to be so popular that it is now on the menu at all of his land-based restaurants, but it originated at Carnival. Talk about a mutually beneficial relationship! It’s not the first time that Fieri has witnessed food and creativity coming together. As a student at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the late 1980s, he witnessed Sin City transforming itself from a gambling mecca into a foodie haven. Today, the prolific TV personality sees a similar gourmet revolution happening, albeit at sea. “This great energy is happening on cruise ships now,” Fieri emphasizes. “The ships caught on that people want better, healthier food. They want more options. They aren’t going to stick with three buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They want a small boutiquerestaurant-style experience.”

We asked the master for his secrets and here’s what he told us:

I always prefer charcoal grilling for maximum flavor. It’s important to establish heat zones on the grill: One hot zone for marking the meat and one medium zone for cooking through without burning. Most importantly, grilling is about fun in the sun and letting loose. Here are a few ways to help make it happen:

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LESSON ONE: Pump Up the Volume Music gets the energy going. Nothing sets the mood better than some Gypsy Kings while you’re grilling up red snapper or handmade tortillas. And if you’re just kicking back, you have to have Lynyrd Skynyrd playing. LESSON TWO: Keep ’Em Busy Have one friend keep an eye on the grill while another shucks the corn. Get the kids involved, too. When they create something, they have more of a tendency to eat it. LESSON THREE: Remember, Less Is More Instead of stacking your menu with new recipes, do what you know how to do and take a gamble with one item. It’s about building a repertoire. Go with the aces in your back pocket. LESSON FOUR: Don’t Sweat It There have been times when I thought I’d rock the pork chops, then I over-brined them, so we just enjoyed green beans and basmati rice. My go-to side dish: Season small red potatoes liberally, put them on skewers, wrap them in foil and place them on the grill. They’re pretty indestructible.

You’ve been served!

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1980

Launches the Awesome Pretzel Cart.

1996

Opens Johnny Garlic’s, his first restaurant, with business partner Steve Gruber in his hometown of Santa Rosa, California. Johnny Garlic’s now has six locations throughout California.

2006 2006

Wins second season of Food Network Star.

2007

Premieres Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on Food Network.

2007

Opens Tex Wasabi’s in Sacramento.

2011

Premieres Guy’s Big Bite on Food Network.

Launches Guy’s Burger Joint on select ships of Carnival Cruise Lines.

2012

Premieres Rachael vs. Guy, a celebrity cook-off with Rachael Ray.

2012

Opens Guy’s American Kitchen and Bar.

2012

Wins Heinz Best-Dressed Burger for Guy’s Straight-Up With a Pig Patty at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

2012

Opens first location of Guy Fieri on Campus, at Montclair State University in New Jersey.

2013

Wins Emmy in Outstanding Special Class Special category for Guy’s Family Reunion.

Favorite things Fittingly, Guy’s Burger Joint is unique — from its roadside-burger-joint décor to its logo and the staff’s uniforms. And it all stems from Fieri’s fertile imagination. Fieri met with the top brass at Carnival and rattled off his favorite things: “I’m a big Chevy fan so let’s put some Chevy stuff up. Let’s put some hubcaps and car hoods. The next thing I know, I get a call from my boys at Chevy in Detroit saying that Carnival is trying to buy a hood from a Camaro. I have had my hand in every single piece — from the color of the tile, to the sayings on the back of the shirts, to the embroidered logo on the hats.” Consistency is another point that is essential to Fieri, meaning that each burger on each ship should taste identically delicious. “You are on a ship in the middle of the water,” Fieri says. “This is comfort for people. Yes, the recipe has to be great. The name has to be cool. My reputation has to be great. But it’s the consistency that is the most significant factor.” Fieri has even been known to send friends on cruises for full recaps of the experience, as well as popping up onboard himself. He was recently on Carnival Breeze with his crew from Food Network, working the line at Guy’s Burger Joint, seeing comedy shows at The Punchliner presented by George Lopez and interacting with fans. After all, you can’t miss his signature blond spiky coif. And that’s the point, says Tamis: “We started this search around chefs that resonated with our guests. It was so obvious that Guy Fieri and the Carnival guests were such a great alignment. People love burgers and they love Guy. It’s the most popular venue on the ship for lunch.” For Fieri, the connection was also about the guests and their taste buds. “If you’re going to do a burger, you’d better do a real-deal burger that’s going to blow people away,” he says. “They came to me knowing my background. That’s what they got, and I couldn’t be more proud.”

LEFT, FROM TOP: Fieri clowns with Mark Tamis, Carnival’s senior vice president of guest operations; Guy’s Burger Joint, as seen on select ships. 32

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Carnival Cruise Lines has some of the most dedicated employees in the cruise industry, and they love their work. We thought you might like to meet some of the many who work so hard to bring the fun to your cruise.

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PATRICK BLODGETT MUSICAL DIRECTOR Carnival Liberty

What’s your fondest memory working for Carnival? I met my wife on Carnival Ecstasy. I proposed to her at a main show in front of about 1,000 guests. She said, “yes.” Why did you choose to work for Carnival? Carnival was highly recommended as having challenging and entertaining shows and high-quality entertainment. It seemed like a wonderful way to earn a steady income as a professional musician. What’s your favorite guest story? When I sailed on Carnival Triumph, we had a guest who sailed every other month and performed in the talent show. His name was Mr. Wiggles, he was 98, and he always sang the same song — and always got a standing ovation. He came on his 100th birthday, and we had a special cake made for him.

“My best memory was when the Captain named me Team Member of the Month.” Dan Ditcu

GUILL GUILLERMO CATHERINE JETHWANI CASTAÑEDA INFORMATION SYSTEMS TEAM HEAD WAITER Carnival Valor

Why did you choose to work for Carnival? When I started out in 1994, I wanted to work for the best cruise line in the world. I also wanted to grow as a person and in my career in hospitality. How do you bring the fun? I’m always friendly, making jokes, performing funny tricks and creating good memories for guests. Any special guest stories? Years ago, I had a senior couple at my station, and we grew close. A few months later, I got a handwritten letter from the wife telling me her husband passed away. She felt she needed to let me know, and that really touched my heart.

“Lots of guests remember my face, my name, my smile. Even if it was long ago on a different ship, they still remember me.” Paitun Kaiwan

MANAGER Carnival Conquest What do you love about cruising? Waking up every day in a different place, looking forward to the explorations that await me in the ports of call, meeting people from so many different cultures and sharing experiences. Each day is always a new adventure. Where’s your favorite place to be on the ship? It has to be the gym. I love having a variety of sports equipment in my “house,” along with a panoramic view of the ocean. You can’t beat that! What is your best memory about working for Carnival? I met a family with two young girls, ages 7 and 3. They had nothing but praise for the crew. They couldn’t wait to tell their friends about their cruise. I will never forget the smiles on their faces, knowing how happy the crew had made them feel. It made me feel very proud to be part of such a great team.

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What is the best part about your job? Besides offering people a nice drink, I get to chat with guests and help them to forget their day-to-day worries.

How do you bring the fun? I always joke with people, so they can have the opportunity to laugh and have a fun time. It makes me happy when I see my guests are happy and enjoying their vacation.

Why did you decide on a career with Carnival? I always wanted to travel and work with people, so working on a ship seemed just right. Also, my husband started to work for Carnival, and I thought it would be especially nice if we could work together.

What do you love about cruising? I never get bored. It is a great experience to meet different people and visit beautiful ports.

How do you bring the fun? Saying “Hi” with a smile to my fellow crew members and guests, and calling them by their names.

Describe a time you really made a difference. There was a guest who was having a lot of difficulties in his life and with his health. Together with my bar team, we really engaged with him, so he pretty much forgot his problems. Near the end he said, “I’ve been cruising so many times, but this cruise was my best one because I had the best bar team!”

Do you have any tips for guests? To see the live shows in the theatre onboard and visit The Fun Shops — and try the steakhouse.

Where do you like to relax on the ship? I like spending time on the crew open deck.

“My favorite place to be onboard is my workshop, doing my job.” Jose Martinez

Senior Joiner Carnival Paradise

“What I like best about cruising is that every day is like a vacation.” Kris Liebsch

Why did you decide on a career in the cruise industry? With the salary I could help support my parents, and I wanted to experience different countries.

What is the best part of your job? Having a lot of friends of different nationalities and being appreciated by my fellow crew members and supervisors.

“My favorite part of the ship is the open deck, because I can see how big the sea is.” Triana Komang Hotel Steward Carnival Freedom

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What do you love about cruising? I love being at sea, just watching the sea. Cruising also gives me the opportunity to visit many places in a short period of time. What is the best part about your job? I enjoy getting to know people from all over the world and learning about their traditions and history. I like helping others, even with little things. Sometimes it can be just a tiny effort for me, but it could make a world of difference to someone else. So far, what is your favorite memory working for Carnival? My sister used to work for Carnival, and on my second contract we worked on the same ship, even shared the same cabin. We spent all our free time together, explored the ports together and made mutual friends.

“The best part of my job is making sure that the machinery in the engine room — my favorite place on the ship — is working properly.” Atul Kumar Pandey Wiper Carnival Inspiration

SUPERVISOR Carnival Sensation How did you end up working for Carnival? I studied tourism management in college, and I wanted to combine my passion for travel and meeting new people with my education. My boyfriend (now husband) worked on Carnival Fascination and loved the experience. I applied shortly after, and it has been amazing ever since. How do you bring the fun? It’s about little things we do to make guests feel welcome, involved and part of our onboard family. It really makes their vacation experience better. What makes your job so rewarding? The best part of my job is to see a smile on the face of our guests after they have been assisted or just simply greeted when passing by.

“My advice for guests is to release all the tensions . . . Relax and enjoy their vacation. Have FUN!”

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Carnival Inspiration Why did you choose to work for Carnival? At first, I joined Carnival to make money, but now I feel like it’s my second family. When I’m home, I miss my fellow crew members. What do you love about cruising? Meeting people from other countries that become your onboard family has been a very wonderful experience. What do you like most about your job? Even after 19 years, I still enjoy doing the work I do. It’s always interesting and challenging helping all departments onboard. Everyone needs construction work done, just like on land!

“I chose to work for Carnival because I know that it will help give a better life and future for me and my family. I remember when I was first able to send money home to my children so they could go to private school.” Rico Villamor Senior Welder Carnival Dream

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ALL FOR THE KIDS: TIME TO CARE Carnival steps up its support for the young patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. By Sam Stanton

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Lindsey was 10 years old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Her family turned to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to provide treatment and in two and a half years, she was cancer-free. Lindsey now serves as a brand ambassador to support the hospital she credits with saving her life, and she is the godmother to Carnival Magic. “I’m so honored. It’s such an amazing opportunity because, more than anything, just seeing the heart and compassion behind Carnival, and their dedication to the children of St. Jude,” says Lindsey. “It’s a very personal thing for me because without St. Jude, I wouldn’t be alive today.”

A 10-year-old girl, battling leukemia, arrived with her parents at a hospital, not quite sure what to expect. The man who checked them in assured them of two things: They were in the absolute best place for their daughter’s care, and they would never have to worry about medical bills. That was 20 years ago, and his assurances were correct. The little girl who entered St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® that day has grown into a woman: Lindsey Wilkerson. After overcoming acute lymphoblastic leukemia at St. Jude, she now serves as a senior brand ambassador, helping to share the St. Jude story. She has plenty to share. Due to the research and treatment plans developed at St. Jude, the survival rate for her form of leukemia is 94 percent — 90 percent higher than it was in 1962, when the hospital opened. No matter where they’ve come from or what they’re seeking treatment for, the families of St. Jude, past and present, share a story of comfort and hope. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude is the global leader in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other deadly diseases. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall survival rate for childhood cancer from 20 percent in 1962 to more than 80 percent today. St. Jude is working to drive that overall survival rate to 90 percent by 2020. Thanks to the generosity of donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

ABOVE LEFT: Lindsey Wilkerson as a 10-year-old patient at St. Jude. ABOVE RIGHT: At the naming ceremony for Carnival Magic, with Carnival President and CEO Gerry Cahill and the ship’s captain, Giovanni Cutugno. Lindsey is Carnival Magic‘s godmother.

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How Guests Can Help Carnival is providing guests with a number of ways they can get involved with the rewarding initiative. During their travels and upon their return home, guests are encouraged to show their support for the young patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Here are some ways you can help: • Each day onboard, check your daily Fun Times for the day’s St. Jude activities. • Come out for Groove for St. Jude, a large-scale charity dance celebration; 100% of proceeds benefit St. Jude. • Participate in a Beary Cuddly workshop and create a St. Jude-themed stuffed animal. All profits, no less than 60% of the purchase price, benefit St. Jude. • Remember, your cruise director is championing the initiative. Ask him or her for additional ways to help out onboard the ship. • Once you return home, keep informed by visiting the St. Jude portal on Carnival’s website: www.carnival.com/stjude.

FROM TOP: Heading to the St. Jude prom for teen patients; Carnival provided the young men’s tuxedos.

Partners in hope Carnival Cruise Lines is helping to create more stories of hope as St. Jude’s official Celebration Partner. After giving $3 million over three years, the company has pledged another $5 million to support St. Jude’s mission to advance cures and prevent deadly childhood diseases through research and treatment. Carnival has organized a variety of new fundraising activities, both onboard and ashore, as part of its ongoing support. Proceeds of special bingo games, waterslide rides and bakery purchases benefit the hospital. Carnival’s travel-agent partners also donate to St. Jude when participating in the line’s ship familiarization tours and luncheons. Carnival gives in many ways besides financial support. The cruise line revamped the St. Jude portal within its website, which includes information on the expanded partnership and an updated chart reflecting progress toward the new $5 million fundraising goal. DJ IRIE, the official DJ for both Carnival and the 2013 NBA champion Miami HEAT, appeared at the prom that St. Jude hosts for young patients who can’t attend their own school dances. Carnival provided free tuxedos to the young men. “We are pleased to expand our relationship with St. Jude and become its Official Celebration Partner, while at the same time increasing our fundraising goal to $5 million over the next four years,” says Gerry Cahill, Carnival’s president and CEO. “We hope that our fun in-hospital celebrations will bring smiles to kids’ faces and the funds raised will support St. Jude’s life-saving research and education programs.”

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Island fashion usually means sundresses, sarongs, flip-flops and a beach bag. But Caribbean style gets a whole new meaning from several Hollywood stars with roots in the tropics. Time and again, they’ve landed on best-dressed lists with their glamorous — yet seemingly effortless — looks.

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Jennifer Lopez

Above, Naomi Campbell posing on the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City; right, appearing at the Cannes film festival.

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“Jenny from the Block,” whose parents are from Puerto Rico, started out in the spotlight with big, curly hair, wide hoop earrings and sneakers. But at the 2000 Grammy Awards, she exploded onto the fashion scene with a very revealing green palm-print Versace gown. Since that dramatic entrance, her style has evolved from what she described to Harper’s Bazaar as first “boyish, hip-hoppy sensibility” to “classic

things, movie stars, Jackie O” and finally “all of these things mixed together — that’s my style.” A huge fan of Valentino and Marchesa, Lopez went from Fly Girl on In Living Color to international recording artist, actress and designer. “There’s a lot of different sides of me,” she has said of her personal style, “kinda like the Jenny from the Block side and this glamour Hollywood persona, red carpet thing.”

The international supermodel and executive producer and coach of The Face on Oxygen Network is such a fashion icon that her shoes — a pair of 10-inch Vivienne Westwood platform heels that she wore in 1993 — now reside in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Born to a Jamaican mother, Campbell has walked the runway for all the big design houses — including Roberto Cavalli, Zac Posen — and for two decades, Versace cast her

in every single runway show. Campbell got her start at age 7 when she appeared in a music video for Bob Marley’s “Is This Love.” She began modeling at 15, and at age 18, she became the first black woman on the cover of Vogue’s French and British editions. Campbell used her passion for style as a springboard to create a nonprofit organization, “Fashion for Relief,” which raises money for disaster cleanup efforts around the world.

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Jennifer Lopez wearing the famous Versace dress at the 2000 Grammy® Awards; getting star No. 2,500 on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; looking glam in Los Angeles, June 2013.

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The star of Avatar and Star Trek spent a good portion of her teenage years living in the Dominican Republic, where her father is from. Her grandmother and great-grandmother worked as seamstresses, so Saldana embraced fashion at a very early age. She often browsed her grandmother’s books of Coco Chanel designs. “Fashion wasn’t like a religion to us, but it is in my ancestry. It was never about luxury; it was about art,” she told Gotham magazine. “My entire sense of fashion is

Zoe Saldana dazzles in white at the 2013 Academy Awards; shines in color at Cannes, 2011.

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Garcelle Beauvais arrives at the 2013 ESPY Awards.

Garcelle BEAUVAIS Kerry Washington at Variety’s Power of Women Luncheon, Los Angeles; backstage at the 2011 ESPY Awards.

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This down-to-earth beauty, who was born in Haiti and lived there until she was 7, is known for her fashion sensibility. She loves clothing by Rachel Zoe as well as Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s line, Elizabeth and James. Beauvais’ star turns have included the films White House Down and Flight and the popular TV show Franklin & Bash. She is also well known for her roles on

The Oscar-nominated actress said in an interview that her love of fashion dates back to her childhood, when she dressed up in her Jamaican mother’s colorful scarves. But there was one person who influenced her style the most: actress Tracee Ellis Ross ((Girlfriends, Daddy’s Girls “My friend took me Little Girls). under her wing,” Washington told Philadelphia Style magazine. “She was born with a Vogue magazine in her hand and an inherent awareness about fashion. She never uses a stylist and looks

shaped by my family, especially my grandmother, and knowing whom she would think about.” The designers on Saldana’s list of favorites include Chanel, Gucci, Versace and her close friend, Prabal Gurung. “Collecting from certain designers is like collecting art and will always remain as memorable as the very first Chanel bag that I bought myself,” she has said. Saldana has described her personal style as “unexpected” and “emotional,” but don’t expect her to wear that most emotional of colors, pink.

The Jamie Foxx Show and NYPD Blue. Early in her career, she appeared in print ads for Avon, Mary Kay and Clairol, and Calvin Klein and Isaac Mizrahi hired her to strut down their runways. But she’s not seduced by designer names. “It doesn’t have to be a high label. It can be anything from Zara to H&M to Dolce & Gabbana. It all works,” she told Style Network.

beyond flawless.” Washington, who stars in the popular TV show Scandal and also starred in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, has several favorite big-name designers including Jason Wu, Francisco Costa at Calvin Klein, Stella McCartney and Tory Burch, but says the best dress she ever sported was part high-fashion, part “mall brand”: “The Thakoon for Gap gown that I helped to design for [the 2010] Met Ball is my favorite thing that I’ve ever worn,” she told Philadelphia Style.

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TROPICAL SPLURGE: TASTInG PARAdISE

From cocktails to desserts, some of our favorite treats were created in the Caribbean and beyond. By Jen Karetnick

Frozen cocktails For every vacation that involves sun and fun — and on a cruise that visits Caribbean islands and/or Mexico, that’s pretty much always the case — travelers consistently require two things to accompany their swimsuits: a towel and a frozen “umbrella drink.” Certain bartenders might disagree, but in our book, nothing says “relax” faster than the piña colada, a frosty froth of white rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and ice. It’s the national drink of Puerto Rico; its invention is credited to Ramon “Monchito” Marrero Perez, who first served it at the Caribe Hilton’s

Beachcomber Bar in 1954. The piña colada was actually created as a shaken version, but go right ahead and order it frozen if that’s the way you prefer it. Similar sentiments can be expressed about the frozen margarita. This combination of tequila, triple sec, lime juice, ice and salt (always optional, of course) has become as customary to down while on vacation as a piña colada. It’s also easily flavored with fruits ranging from mango to strawberries. But its history is less clear. While certainly the drink stems from Mexico, various inventors have come forward since the early 1930s to claim it as their personal vision.

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From Cuba to Key West Unlike the margarita, the Cuba libre, mojito and daiquiri have sterling origins: They all hail from Cuba. While you can’t make port there to sample this trio of lime-heavy quaffs, you can try them in the subtropical isle that Cuba-phile Ernest Hemingway made famous — Key West — as well as all over Miami. The Cuba libre, a take on rum and Coke, is the easiest to find, followed by the mintinfused mojito. The simplest to make, however, is the daiquiri. It was named, appropriately enough, for a beach: Daiquirí, near Santiago, Cuba. Often offered in a variety of flavors other than lime, it can be served as a blended frozen drink or as a shaken cocktail. Tradition calls for it to be strained into a martini glass. Feeling akin with Hemingway? Taste his special daiquiri, created in 1921 by Constantino Ribailagua, bartender at El Floridita in Havana. It includes maraschino liqueur, grapefruit juice and simple syrup. It really is better in The Bahamas The Bahama mama is another drink you can find in just about any port. The history of the drink isn’t clear, but the strength of it is: The recipe calls for white and dark rums as well as coffee and coconut liqueurs. The equally powerful Goombay smash is a drink that can be traced back to definitive Bahamian origins: Miss Emily’s Blue Bee Bar in Green Turtle Cay, in the Bahamas. This potent combo includes equal measures of white, gold, dark and coconut rums. Its coconut-pineapple flavor led some to believe that this Bahamian national drink is simply a cousin to the piña colada, but it carries a lot more punch.

A punch for your pleasure Classics in their category are planter’s punch from Jamaica and Bajan punch from Barbados. Both are five-ingredient mixtures, which is the definition of a punch; it takes its name from the Hindi word panch, meaning “five.” They have distinct flavors, however. Planter’s punch contains grenadine among its elements; Bajan punch counts on nutmeg and Angostura bitters for a distinctive flavor profile. Either way, if you want to make a punch, you can always count on this adage: “One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.”

A classic mojito will refresh you on a day in the Caribbean sun.

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LEFT and BELOW: Key lime pie; delicious flan. OPPOSITE: A refreshing piña colada.

RECIPES Very Fruity Frozen Piña Colada with a Float By Jen Karetnick • • • • • • • • • •

1 ounce white rum 1 ounce coconut rum 4 ounces pineapple juice 2 ounces cream of coconut ½ banana* 1 ½ ounces heavy cream 1 ounce Myer’s dark rum 1 chunk pineapple 1 maraschino cherry 1 chunk banana

* For a more traditional piña colada, leave out the banana.

Intoxicating desserts it’s hard to escape either rum or lime in any drink in the caribbean, and that goes for desserts, too. perhaps the most famous caribbean sweet is rum cake, a ubiquitous treat that varies very little from port to port. You can sample or purchase the rum cakes in various flavors — golden, chocolate, key lime, coconut — and even bring them home as souvenirs. Non-alcoholic, but just as intensely flavored, key lime pie, a favorite of locals in Key West, is made from a lime that is puckeringly tart. also called West indian lime or Mexican lime, the key

lime lends a distinct acidity to the intensely sweet condensed milk in the pie’s base. Flan, also known as flan de leche or crème caramel, is a rich, creamy custard topped with sticky caramel. it’s also a typical way to end a meal on islands like puerto rico, or in Mexico. some popular variations include vanilla bean, coffee and chocolate. unfortunately, as with a cocktail, it’s difficult to settle for just one serving of sweets. on the other hand, the only penalty for overindulging in flan is served by your bikini.

Add two cups of ice to a blender. Add white rum, coconut rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, banana and heavy cream. Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and carefully pour rum on top. Thread a long toothpick with the chunks of fruit and balance on top for a garnish. Makes 1 drink.

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RECIPES Key West in a Jar: Coconut Panna Cotta, Local Mango, Key Lime Gelée, Orchid Petal, Micro Basil By Rodney Barchi, Pastry Chef at The Palms Hotel & Spa, Miami

Gelatin Mix (Make this first) • 2 tablespoons plain Knox powdered gelatin • 2 ⁄3 cup cold water Stir gelatin into water and mix until water is absorbed. This process is called blooming. Melt gently over low heat until dissolved. Let cool in the refrigerator until set, about 2 hours. You will use this Gelatin Mix as needed.

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1 ½ cups coconut purée ½ cup milk ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 8 ⁄ teaspoon rum extract 1 teaspoon Gelatin Mix

Gently boil coconut purée and milk together in a sauce pan. Once gently boiling, add sugar; simmer for 2 minutes. Add extracts. Add Gelatin Mix and remove from heat. Stir until completely dissolved. Strain the mixture and evenly portion into eight 6-ounce Mason jars. Allow this to set for about 3 hours in the refrigerator.

Key Lime Gelée • • • • •

¼ cup key lime juice ¼ cup water 1 tablespoon sugar 2 limes, zested 1 tablespoon Gelatin Mix

Gently boil key lime juice, water, sugar and zest together in a sauce pan. Once gently boiling, add Gelatin Mix and remove from heat. Stir until completely dissolved. Pour mixture into a shallow dish and allow it to set for approximately 3 hours in the refrigerator. Topping (per Mason jar) • 2 teaspoons mango purée • 2-4 pieces of mango • Pinch micro basil • 2-4 petals of an edible flower To serve: Add a layer of Key Lime Gelée into each jar on top of Coconut Panna Cotta. Top each with mango purée, chopped mango, micro basil and an orchid flower. Serves 8 fun ashore Carnival Cruise Lines

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Guide to Ports 68 70 76 77 78 94 100 114 116 124 125 126 148 149 150 154 166 168 170 172

Baltimore Cabo San Lucas Catalina Island Charleston Cozumel Ensenada Freeport Galveston Grand Turk Half Moon Cay Jacksonville Key West Little Stirrup Cay Los Angeles Miami Nassau New Orleans Port Canaveral Progreso Puerto Vallarta

182 Hawaii 183 Kauai: Nawiliwili 184 Maui: Kahului 184 Oahu: Honolulu 185 The Big Island: Hilo 185 The Big Island: Kona

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Catalina Island

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New York Bermuda

PORTS OF CALL New Orleans

Port Canaveral

Tampa

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ATLANTIC OCEAN

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BALTIMORE

A cosmopolitan jewel with a genteel Southern spirit, Baltimore has been home to many literary and artistic souls, most notably Edgar Allan Poe. Today, the Inner Harbor keeps visitors busy shopping and sightseeing, and many museums celebrate the arts and sciences.

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The busy waterfront in Baltimore

Quick Guide Famed for: Maryland blue crabs and the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in horseracing’s Triple Crown. It’s a Fact: Francis Scott Key wrote the United States’ National Anthem at Fort McHenry in Baltimore during the War of 1812.

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Signature Souvenirs: Sports memorabilia from Camden Yards.

Water taxis transport passengers to area attractions.

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CABO SAN LUCAS

Over the vast terrain of Los Cabos, as this gem of a port is known, sunsets glow for hours. Its lovely beaches rival those in Brazil, and the waters offshore are home to playful seals, gray whales and a medley of other marine life.

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Sunset on El Arco, at Land's End

FUNTREKS

Dolphin Swim Guests gain a deeper understanding of the dolphin’s physiology and environment in this experience. They are separated into small groups to gently stroke, swim and play with the mammals, and they may be rewarded with a kiss from one of these highly intelligent creatures.

Los Arcos & Lover’s Beach Snorkel The famed rock formation Los Arcos is the highlight, but participants also see Lover’s Beach, Land’s End and a sea lion colony. The tour includes a nature lecture and offers time for guided snorkeling. Participants are given snorkel equipment and towels, and can enjoy fruit and a soft drink or rum punch.

4x4 Desert Safari

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This tour by 4x4 Unimog trucks begins at a private ranch that includes an isolated beach on the Pacific Ocean. Guides take participants to Casa Típica to taste and learn about the different kinds of tequila and to dine on quesadillas and salsas washed down with beer, tequila or soft drinks.

Salsa & Salsa

Quick Guide Famed for: The rock formation El Arco, whale watching and sport fishing.

Located at a five-star beachfront resort, this festive outing begins with two dancing chefs who lead a hands-on lesson in the making of seven authentic salsas, including a dessert version. Participants also learn how to make margaritas, which they sample accompanied by cheese quesadillas, chicken taquitos and corn chips — and then work off the calories by dancing to the soulful sounds of salsa. The day ends with relaxing on the beach or taking a dip in one of the resort’s pools.

It’s a Fact: Cabo claims to be the striped-marlin capital of the world.

Signature Souvenirs: Tequila, pottery and dolphin-swim photos. How to Get to Town: A tender brings visitors from the ship to the pier. After disembarking, it’s about a 15-minute walk to town. You may prefer to take a taxi.

Canyon Canopy Guests soar 200 feet above the ground and zip across spectacular canyons in a UNESCO-protected area in the high Sierras of Baja California. Safety instruction and equipment are provided, and the tour is approved by the Association for Challenge Course Technology, with double safety lines on every activity.

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Port View cabo san lucas is a vacationer’s paradise — done in style. this once-sleepy fishing village at the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula now ranks as Mexico’s golfing capital and most high-end resort destination. Here, visitors indulge — and relax — in abounding sunshine upon beaches where a day of fun could include sport fishing and kayaking excursions, whale watching and, for the boldest adventurers, parasailing and atv treks. for a taste of cultural sightseeing, a stroll

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Ports of call Cabo San Lucas

Marina in downtown Cabo San Lucas

along calle cabo san lucas leads to san lucas church, completed by spanish missionaries in 1746. it sits near the town’s main square, which is surrounded by shops and restaurants. shoppers find plenty to enjoy at the Puerto Paraíso entertainment Plaza or within the many other shops and boutiques along nearby Marina Boulevard. still other adventures may include an expedition to an indian pueblo, la candelaria, in the nearby mountains. — Richard Varr

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What Color is

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One trendy cocktail is made of red sangrita (a mix of tomato and orange juices spiced with chilies), tequila (white or light golden) and lime juice, each served in a separate glass and lined up side-by-side. Yes, tequila comes in several shades. White tequila, or blanco, is colorless like water and is generally used to mix the classic margarita. The next step up in color, quality and taste involves aging in oak barrels. By law, the pale golden reposado must rest at least two months in the barrel, where it acquires a mellow, slightly woody taste. Añejo tequila is barrel-aged more than one year. It turns dark amber in color and is smooth and meant for sipping. Mexican law requires genuine tequila to contain at least 51 percent blue agave. A plant with long, spiny leaves that make it resemble an enormous pineapple top, blue agave takes eight to 12 years to mature. Only then can the 40- to 70-pound core be harvested and boiled, and the sweet liquid mosto extracted to produce tequila. What about the worm in the bottle that you’ve heard so much about? Here’s a clue. If there’s a worm, it’s not tequila, but mescal. — Ginger Dingus. A margarita, made with tequila

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Catalina Quick Guide

Famed for: hollywood getaways, especially in the 1930s, when it lured such stars as charlie chaplin, Joan crawford and clark Gable. It’s a Fact: A herd of north American bison has been roaming the catalina hills since 1924, when it's believed they were brought to the island for a movie. Signature Souvenirs: Art from one of the galleries in the Mediterranean-style downtown.

FUnTREKs

Top Shore excurSionS Here are just a few of the many tours you can experience during your visit. See your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details. • Catalina Kayak Expedition • Botanical Gardens & City Tour • Inside Adventure Tour • Scenes of California

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Quick Guide Famed for: Plantation gardens, mansions and other remnants of the antebellum South. It’s a Fact: Fort Sumter, scene of the battle that began the U.S. Civil War, is located in Charleston’s harbor. Signature Souvenirs: The city’s special rice spoon, a sweetgrass basket and benne wafers.

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Cozumel

This lovely stop on Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YucatĂĄn is known for its amazing dive sites, and for well-preserved archaeological remnants of the Maya. It was once a sacred destination for that ancient civilization, making it a top attraction for students of history.

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Mayan temple ruins in Cozumel

FUNTREKS

TOP SHORE EXCURSIONS

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Here are just a few of the many tours you can experience during your visit. See your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details.

Fly High Adventures Zip Line Tour and Beach Resort This unique adventure takes participants high above the trees, through a 2,400-foot circuit of zip lines. The exhilarating experience is followed by a visit to a beach resort, where recreation includes swimming in a pool or snorkeling off the shore.

Mayan Ruins of Tulum Cruise explorers immerse themselves in the ancient Mayan world, one of Mexico’s best-preserved archaeological sites. Hidden carvings and colorful frescoes adorn crumbling temple walls, and the site features a cliff-top castle. The tour includes time to shop for Mexican handicrafts at a local cooperative center and, later, time to take a dip in the Caribbean from a tranquil white-sand beach.

Beach Buggy & Snorkel at Punta Sur A beach buggy takes riders to Punta Sur Ecological Park, with stops at a 1,200-year-old Mayan ruin and a lighthouse that offers a spectacular bird’s-eye view. At the end of the road lies a secluded white-sand beach — perfect for snorkeling, taking a refreshing swim or simply basking in the sun. The trip ends with a delicious Mexican snack buffet.

Dolphin Swim & Ride with Lunch This family-friendly outing lets guests kiss, ride and hug gentle, playful bottlenose dolphins. Participants swim into the ocean cove for a ride on the back of a dolphin, and then they don snorkel equipment to swim alongside the affectionate creature. The excursion includes a complimentary lunch at Dolphinaris’ palapa-style restaurant, with time for shopping.

Quick Guide Famed for: Beaches, diving and eco-parks. It’s a Fact: At the island’s south-end eco-park, whistling can cause the crocodiles to rise to the lagoon’s surface. Signature Souvenirs: Silver jewelry, serapes and embroidered Mayan blouses.

How to Get to Town: The Punta Langosta pier is right in the downtown area. From the International Pier or the Puerto Maya terminal, you’ll want to take a taxi.

Passion Island by Power Catamaran This luxury tour of Passion Island offers a picture-perfect beach where guests can play or simply sway to the gentle breezes in a hammock. Sports include kayaking, beach soccer, kite flying and trampolines, and everyone can help themselves to the Mexican dishes at the buffet, which is served all day. An open bar offers local cocktails.

Isla Pasion By Twister! Incredible acceleration and high-speed maneuvers are part of this adrenaline-rushing boat ride to a private island on northern Cozumel. At secluded Isla Pasion, guests can enjoy amenities such as beach chairs, hammocks, a thrilling water trampoline and kayaks. Other attractions include shopping and, for the kids, the Ewan-O Club. The visit includes a complimentary Mayan lunch buffet and domestic open bar. FUN ASHORE CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES

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Port View Cozumel neatly balances its cultural experiences with its more playful reputation for shopping. In San Miguel, the charming town that hugs the waterfront, locally made treasures include silver, turquoise and leather goods, as well as pottery, stone carvings and wooden masks from Cozumel’s artisans. The port also claims its share of duty-free shops offering diamonds, watches and designer jewelry. The avenidas and calles of the town’s core are easily explored by foot. Pleasant encounters are likely with some of the Caribbean’s friendliest people, the Maya, who first settled in Cozumel some 1,700 years ago. Many still live in the thatch-roofed homes

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POrTS Of CaLL Cozumel

Brain coral with colorful sea sponges and tropical fish

designed by their ancestors. Lunch in town should always begin with guacamole; Cozumel’s restaurants are said to serve some of Mexico’s best versions of this classic avocado dip. Many visitors, especially families, head south from San Miguel to visit the dolphins and sea lions at Chankanaab Park. Other attractions include the landmark Punta Sur Lighthouse, part of an ecological and cultural preserve, where Mayan El Caracol meteorological structures have been preserved. The road to ruins also leads many visitors to the archaeological site of San Gervasio, close to San Miguel in the island’s center. — Chelle Koster Walton

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A Diving Paradise

Cochinita Pibil This traditional Yucatán Mayan dish is still one of the most popular foods served in Cozumel and throughout the region. Originally, the dish was made with wild boar covered with achiote, or annatto seeds, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in a coal-fired stone pit. Today, achiote paste and banana leaves are still an obligatory part of the preparation, although the boar has been replaced by pork and an oven is the preferred cooking method. Bitterorange juice and various local spices are added to the achiote marinade, and the banana leaves give a distinctive flavor.

Mexican Flag You’ll see the distinctive green, white and red colors of the bandera mexicana, or Mexican flag, celebrated everywhere from cocktails to quilts. Green symbolizes the hope of the independence movement that ended in 1821; white, the purity of the Catholic faith; and red, the union of Mexico after its rebellion against Spain. The eagle on the crest symbolizes the Aztec heritage.

Mezcal It looks exactly like tequila, but this spirit has a few important distinctions. For one, it’s made from agave plants other than the blue agaves of Jalisco that signal true tequila. For another, the agave piñas — pineapple-shaped, pulpy bulbs that fermentable juice is extracted from — are baked in underground wood-charcoal-fired ovens rather than in steam ovens, giving them a smoky flavor that’s enhanced still more in mezcal añejo, which is aged in oak barrels for at least one year.

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Teetering on the shelf of a 3,280-foot drop teeming with brilliantly colored marine life, Palancar Reef is the second-largest natural coral formation in the world and is considered one of the world’s outstanding diving destinations.

FROM TOP: A scuba diver explores a coral reef; a plate of cochinita pibil; the Mexican flag; an agave plant.

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Picture: Handmade black pottery from San Bartolo Coyotepec. Oaxaca, Mexico. (Zapotec Culture)

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Fajitas and other examples of Mexican cuisine

Traveling means expanding your horizons, and that includes trying new foods. Here’s what’s cooking on the island of Cozumel. If you’re a meat lover, you’ll be interested in carne asada, charcoalgrilled beef or pork. Or perhaps the chuleta yucateca, a pork chop soaked in a spicy marinade called adobo, then perfectly grilled and smothered with sautéed onions. On the lighter side is mole: chicken or turkey baked in a spicy brown sauce. Also pibil — chicken or pork baked in a tangy red sauce with orange juice and wrapped in banana leaves. And there are always tamales — meat or chicken seasoned with chili, rolled in dough and steamed. Seafood lovers will swoon for ceviche — fish, shrimp or conch marinated with lime or lemon, vinegar, onions, tomatoes and cilantro. Or huachinango — red snapper, usually served whole. Those who prefer their fish to be filleted should try mero — fresh grouper. Mojo de ajo is fish, conch or shrimp that is cooked in a mouthwatering butter and garlic sauce. Other treats include plátanos fritos — fried plantains, relatives of the banana; queso relleno, or stuffed cheese; and flan, a delectable custard with a slightly burnt topping. Whatever your choice, beware the salsa. In particular, ixnepech, a sauce made with turbocharged habañero chilies, is blowtorch-hot. For relief, try horchata, a cold soft drink made from rice or barley with added flavorings, or jamaica (hah-MY-kuh), a mellow flower-based drink. — Raymond Niedowski

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UNDERGROUND

A cenote near Tulum

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Cozumel has no surface lakes or freshwater rivers, but it does have many underground ponds and caves known as cenotes (seh-NOH-tays). Some reach a depth of 210 feet — and to add to their mystery, the opening builds from the bottom up. A cenote forms when a combination of water and carbon dioxide dissolves the limestone. This process cuts fissures in the rocks and creates an upward-reaching cavern resembling a reverse hole. Its vertical walls continue to erode, filling the bottom of the pit with debris, which causes the “hole” to rise. The early Maya believed cenotes were inhabited by gods and provided an underground gateway to heaven. Gifts of gratitude were dropped into the cenotes as thanks to Chac, the god of water. — Eleanor Wilson

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Mayan arch at San Gervasio

SCOUTING SAN GERVASIO Once a pilgrimage site for the ancient Maya, the tiny island of Cozumel is home to a number of fascinating Mayan ruins.

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San Gervasio, the largest site on the island, is incredibly well preserved. The structures at San Gervasio were used by the Maya primarily as altars and shrines and for gatherings of government officials. The site is divided into four historic districts, ranging from the early Classic period (A.D. 200 to 600) to the late Postclassic period (A.D. 1200 to 1519). Individual ruins are identified by plaques. In addition to tourist services, the site offers a snack bar and several gift shops. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Suzanne L. Carmel

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Ruins of a Mayan temple in Tulum

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A TALE OF TULUM

Tulum’s awe-inspiring temple remains, set against a backdrop of aquamarine Caribbean waters, are a striking sight to behold.

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Perched high on the cliffs of the Yucatán Peninsula is the ancient city of Tulum, the only Mayan city known to have been built on the coast. Following the paths, visitors can visualize the Indian religious ceremonies that took place here and appreciate the magnificent beauty of this sacred locale. Today there is little to fear from the sacrificial pit, and the only ritual that must be followed is paying a fee for permission to use your video camera. Generally coupled with a trip to Tulum is a visit to Xel-Há Lagoon. An oasis on a hot day, this soothing lagoon contains a national underwater park and provides a wonderful respite after exploring.

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PoRTS of CALL Cozumel

The Maya fashioned one of the most advanced cultures of the Western Hemisphere during the period A.D. 200 to 900. They flourished throughout the Yucatán Peninsula in southeastern Mexico — including today’s Cozumel island — erecting huge, imposing pyramids and temples, creating striking stone sculptures, and achieving a remarkable proficiency in mathematics and astronomy before mysteriously falling into decline. The Maya believed Cozumel to be sacred. A shrine to Ixchel, a moon goddess, invited visitation at least once in a lifetime. She could be a rather testy old crone and was often depicted with crossbones and a serpent. When feeling particularly nasty, Ixchel unleashed calamitous rainstorms and floods on the earth from a large water jug. No wonder common folk were eager to appease the goddess by visiting her shrine. But she also had a bright side — they called her Lady Rainbow — and was worshiped as the protector of weavers and also of women in childbirth. Ixchel’s mate was Itzamná, a mellow moon god who balanced out his spouse’s temper tantrums. — Raymond Niedowski

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A Mayan pyramid

30 years of Mexican dining excellence Great food and drinks, Mexican music and ice cold beer

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EnsEnada

A noted commercial fishing center, Ensenada attracts boaters, divers, snorkelers and serious anglers in search of the big one.

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Rolling hills overlook the busy port.

FUNTREKS

Baja Bandidos Horseback Trail On horseback, participants ride along a scenic trail with stunning views of Salsipueded Bay, Todos Santos Islands and the Gold Coast. Rancho Los Bandidos Stables is home to 55 horses that take riders through the beautiful hills of San Miguel, where the Kumeyayy tribe once resided.

Blow Hole & Winery Tour

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This tour showcases the natural phenomenon of La Bufadora, a blowhole from which water shoots 60 to 100 feet into the air through crevices in the cliffs. Guests can browse a local open-air market before moving on to Bodegas de Santo Tomas. It is no longer in operation, but was once the oldest winery in Baja California, founded in 1888. Select wines are available for purchase.

Jeep Adventure Tour Jeep Wranglers take participants, accompanied by experienced guides, through Ensenada’s scenic countryside. The caravan-style expedition heads to the San Antonio de las Minas rural area, passing through typical Mexican villages in the Valle de Guadalupe. The tour includes a stop at a winery and later goes into downtown Ensenada for shopping and sightseeing.

La Bufadora Adventure

Quick Guide Famed for: Sport fishing, beaches and La Bufadora, one of the world’s largest water spouts. It’s a Fact: The Guadalupe Valley region is home to 80 wineries, where most Mexican wines are produced.

Signature Souvenirs: Silver jewelry, serapes and Aztec-style pottery, and baskets from the Kumiai and Pai Pai Indians of Northern Baja. How to Get to Town: It’s a short walk from the pier to town. Taxis and horse-drawn surreys are also available.

La Bufadora, a natural spout that shoots seawater high in the air, is one of Ensenada’s most famous and spectacular attractions. Besides watching this natural attraction, participants may spend time sightseeing and shopping at an open-air market.

Wine Country Tour Calafia Valley, a few miles northeast of Ensenada, is home to Mexico’s wine country, which has gained world renown in recent years. Guests visit two wineries; learn how they make wine, sherry, tequila and brandy; and sample some of the wines with assorted cheeses and biscuits. Please refer to Carnival's liquor policy for wine purchased on the tour.

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Port View The downtown waterfront promenade and the active fish market are the essence of the city, as are the shops along Avenida Primera and the striking Riviera del Pacifico Convention Center with its sparkling chandeliers, murals, ballrooms and museum. Two intriguing attractions are the Santa Tomas Winery, founded by the Dominicans in 1888, and Hussongs Cantina. The oldest bar in Baja, built around 1892, Hussongs is where the mariachis rattle the windows, and a smiling charro (cowboy) swings his lasso across the sawdust-covered floor.

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La Bufadora

Twenty-one miles south, past Estero Beach, is Ensenada’s famous blowhole, La Bufadora, which is listed among the world’s largest natural water spouts. Here, the Pacific Ocean surges into a narrow crevice and spews water high into the sky. Thirty-five miles inland is Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s one and only wine growing area, which welcomes wine aficionados and those with a sense of discovery. Approximately 70 wineries are scattered through the stunning valley, and many vineyards are choosing to grow organic grapes. — Richard Carroll

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Blessed with an excellent microclimate, the area benefits from the moderating effects of the Pacific Ocean and from rich soil conditions, allowing vines to produce a variety of fruit. The region boasts first-rate wine-growing valleys — San Vicente, Santo Tomas, San Antonio de las Minas and Guadalupe — which often are collectively referred to as the Guadalupe Valley. In recent years, the region’s wines have edged into company with the respected California wine-making circles of Napa, Monterey, Temecula, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles and Sonoma. Mexico’s wines are now being distributed worldwide and have frequently been awarded celebrated wine-tasting ribbons by judges in France, Belgium and the United States.

Ensenada’s Fiestas de la Vendimia salutes the annual harvest in August with winery tours and tastings, gourmet cuisine and live music. Year-round visitors can enjoy a selection of Guadalupe Valley wines. Tastings could include the delightful red Vino de Piedra of Casa de Piedra. La Casa de Dona Lupe was among the first to produce organic red wines, honey, olive oil and various salsas; of note are its best-selling cabernet sauvignon, tempranillo and merlot. Monte Xanic, with its numerous awards, is credited with raising Mexican wines to the forefront of the industry. Casa Pedro Domecq is well-known in Mexico and Latin America for its Presidente brandy, which has long been a top seller in the United States. — Richard Carroll

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Ensenada’s renowned wine-growing region, where the majority of all Mexican wines are made, is a glorious expanse of distinctive rolling vineyards.

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Freeport

At first sight, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love Freeport for its Lucaya resort scene. Then you discover the natural side of 96-milelong Grand Bahama Island and realize that this is much more than just another pretty tourist magnet.

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Taino Beach

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All-Inclusive Viva Wyndham Resort Carnival guests get full access to the secluded beach and luxurious amenities at this top oceanfront resort. Recreation includes kayaking, snorkeling and volleyball. For the less active pursuits, the beach has quaint thatched palapa huts and a bar serving tropical cocktails.

Freeport Reef Snorkel Adventure Snorkelers explore decorative corals and colorful fish in crystal-clear water during a tour supervised by PADI-certified divemasters. The trip includes a complimentary underwater camera for capturing the vibrant scene.

Freeport Kayak & Nature Experience

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A tour of Freeport’s Lucayan National Park passes through mangrove forests on inland creeks and along paths used by the Lucayan Indians centuries ago. Participants also get a short narrated nature walk along a shady trail and then cross the creek on a Tom Sawyer-style raft. The visit includes lunch and refreshments under a shady shelter and fun time on a beautiful beach.

Dolphin Close Encounter

Quick Guide Famed for: Quiet beaches, diving with dolphins and sharks, and old fishing settlements. It’s a Fact: For Pirates of the Caribbean scenes filmed here, moviemakers built a special maneuverable seaside platform to give the pirate-ship set the illusion of pitching and yawing.

Signature Souvenirs: Make-your-own perfume, junkanoo music CDs and batik-fabric clothing. How to Get to Town: Lucayan Harbour lies 10 minutes west of Freeport. Taxis and limos meet all cruise ships.

This educational, interactive encounter begins with a short bus ride to the UNEXSO facility in Port Lucaya, followed by a 20-minute boat ride to Sanctuary Bay, a natural 9-acre lagoon that is home to 14 Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Participants learn about the dolphins and then have a close encounter with them from a submerged platform.

Western Heritage & Snorkel Tour Participants visit five heritage sites: Mermaid Pond; Pinder’s Point Lighthouse, which guided 17th-century mariners; Hawksbill Creek, with the famous Boiling Hole geologic formation; Holmes Rock, with a nature trail leading to Josey’s Cave; and Fern Gully, a serene wetland. The tour ends with snorkeling from a lovely beach, followed by a lunch served fresh from the grill.

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Port View The most diverse island in The Bahamas, Grand Bahama flexes its vacation muscle well beyond the metro-resort Freeport-Lucaya scene. The ultimate island swimming experience involves dolphins at UNEXSO (Underwater Explorers Society). The Lucaya-based operation also offers scuba-diving excursions. A number of other tour operators take you underwater for snorkeling at lovely Peterson Cay National Park or on brilliant offshore reefs, where tropical fish and spiny lobsters hang out. At Paradise Cove resort, west of the port, you can snorkel to Deadman’s Reef from the beach. Nature lovers can head east to the lush and historic Garden of the Groves for a serene tour of

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Mother Nature’s finest and lunch at the café. More active sorts can kayak and hike through Lucayan National Park, where ecosystems range from bat caves to remote beaches. Lively activities at Our Lucaya Radisson Resort include water sports and a waterslide, and a variety of restaurants and bars lie footsteps away. For more seclusion, visit Taino Beach just east of Lucaya for soft white beaches that beg for bare feet and splashing in marbled blue-green waters. The beach also is a short walk from the authentic Bahamian settlement of Smith’s Point. For those seeking local culture, outlying beachfront settlements and funky conch shacks make an intriguing introduction. — Chelle Koster Walton

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Island Highlights by Sara Churchville

Androsia Batik Cloth One of the artisanal prides of The Bahamas, Androsia is made on the small island of Andros and sold all over Freeport. The fabric is waxed, hand-dyed, cut and sewn at the island factory. The brightly colored fabric is decorated with stenciled shapes of shells, birds, fish and flowers.

Conch The sweet meat of this mollusk, similar to clam, is used in various dishes in The Bahamas and elsewhere in the Caribbean. Conch chowder may remind you of Manhattan-style clam chowder, but there's nothing else like batter-fried conch fritters.

Guava If you like jellyrolls, you’ll love The Bahamas' signature dessert: guava duff, made from guava pulp, flour, butter, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and topped with a hard sauce of butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla and rum. If you can locate guava pulp, you can make this at home.

Kalik Beer

FROM TOP: Bright batik; conch shell; the start of something sweet; the local brew.

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Locals take this Bahamas-brewed beer as seriously as any other culinary treasure of the islands. The name itself is mimicry of the sound of cowbells, an instrument in junkanoo bands. Though Heineken is a major investor in the firm, the beer — in original, light and higher-proof gold — is only available on the islands.

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bats to beaches

FROM LEFT: Kayaking through the mangroves; bats in a cave; belted kingfisher; hummingbird.

Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama Island embraces the entire range of Bahamian ecology, from limestone caves where bats nest to mangrove tidal creeks and beautiful, secluded beaches.. Twenty miles east of Freeport along a lonely road lined with Caribbean yellow pines, the park encompasses 40 acres of land and three hiking trails. On the north side of the road, the trail leads to two caves you can climb down into — doorways to one of the longest mapped underground cave systems in the world. In the Burial Mound Cave, archaeologists once discovered the remains of ancient Lucaya people. Ben’s Cave is where you’ll find the bats (it closes in June and July for nesting season). But they’re not the only unusual creatures here. A rare species of the crustacean Remipedia, with no eyes or pigmentation, was discovered and exists exclusively in the caves. Across the road, one trail crosses a tidal creek popular with 106

kayakers. Birds are the most gregarious wildlife in this part of the park; look for great blue herons, green herons, hummingbirds, belted kingfishers and the Bahama yellowthroat. Winter is the best season for sightings because birds are migrating and most plentiful; mornings and low tide are the best time to catch them actively feeding. The Creek Trail boardwalk snakes through the mangroves to Gold Rock Beach — a good place for a swim and picnic. The return Mangrove Swamp Trail is older and sometimes wetter, but reveals an entirely different environment of orchids and native shrubs. All in all, Lucayan National Park is the easiest way to access the “bush,” as locals call it, without the assistance of a native guide. — Chelle Koster Walton

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S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G F E AT U R E

Grand Bahama

Nature tours Experience the natural beauty, history and culture of Freeport, Bahamas, through a variety of tours and attractions. A leisurely 12-mile bike ride takes you along the shoreline, through a historic settlement and to a tropical garden for lunch. You will have time for a dip in the ocean at Junkanoo Beach Club and even a shopping stop at Port Lucaya Marketplace. Would you like to experience a pristine mangrove creek by kayak, swim and enjoy a picnic lunch on Gold Rock Beach — one of the Bahamas’ most spectacular beaches — and then follow your guide into the forest to observe native vegetation and birds? The Kayak, Nature and Beach Excursion will be the perfect choice for you. How about an adventurous ATV ride through forested terrain and along the Grand Lucayan Waterway, with breathtaking vistas over the turquoise ocean? This excursion allows you to spend time at Garden of the Groves and at Junkanoo Beach Club as well. Another exciting way to see the island is by driving your own Jeep in a convoy led by an experienced island guide. There will be many interesting stops of historic interest and natural beauty as well as time for lunch, a stroll in a tropical garden and a dip in the ocean. The Garden of the Groves is a lush tropical garden, dedicated in 1973 to Freeport’s founder, Wallace Groves. It is an informal garden with ponds, waterfalls and wildlife. Visit the historic chapel on the hill or walk the only spiritual Labyrinth in the Bahamas. Browse and buy authentic Bahamian souvenirs at the quaint shops. Relax for lunch or sip a cool Bahamian drink on the deck of the Garden Café overlooking the ponds and waterfalls. Junkanoo Beach Club is situated on Taino Beach, one of the best beaches on Grand Bahama Island. It is a private club and totally dedicated to providing a wonderful beach experience for the day visitor. Native specialty dishes and local beers are available. Your Junkanoo Beach and Shopping Tour includes round-trip transportation from the harbor, a beach chair and free use of kayaks. You do not have to stand in line for lunch and drinks; they are served to you by your beach attendant, directly on the beach. On this tour you also have the option to be transported to Port Lucaya Marketplace for shopping prior to returning to your ship.

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The Junkanoo Beach Club

Jeep, Beach and Garden Excursion

Biking, Beach and Shopping Tour

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The Bahamas’ annual Junkanoo Festival contains many of the elements of Carnival, plus its own special blend of accoutrements. Held annually on December 26 and January 1, this sight-and-sound extravaganza celebrates the Bahamian national culture by drawing heavily on ancient African tribal rituals. Parades are held in Nassau and Freeport and on most of the Out Islands.. No one knows for certain where the name "junkanoo” comes from, although it is said to be a corruption of John Canoe, the name of a former African king. The festival can be traced back to the “free” time accorded to slaves during the Christmas holiday season. Beginning at 4 a.m. December 26, the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade is a raucous procession; masked revelers dressed in incredibly elaborate costumes parade through the streets to the pounding rhythms of goatskin drums, mixed with the shrill sounds of whistles and the tinkling of cowbells. Teams of participants with names like the Vikings and the Valley Boys compete for prizes for best costumes, best theme and best float. The New Year’s Day Parade on January 1 is a repeat of the Boxing Day Parade, but with different themes and, accordingly, different costumes. — Jonathan Siskin

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Bright costumes and exuberant dancing are part of the Junkanoo Festival, a Bahamas tradition.

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DOLPHINs

Dolphin Swim

Open Ocean Swim

Dolphin Encounter

SCUBA DIVING & Snorkel

Reefs

Wrecks

Reef Snorkel Adventure

Two-tank Dives

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More than a dozen open-air, no-need-for-shoes shacks populate Grand Bahama Island’s sandy shores. Here, local cooks chop up fresh conch for salad, fry up fresh fish, and dispense cold Kalik beer and Bahama Mama rum cocktails like there’s no real world beyond their beaches. You can start your beach shack-hopping just west of Lucayan Harbour in the settlement of Eight Mile Rock, where a strip of lollipop-colored shacks known as Sunset Village sell fried chicken, stewed conch and fresh catch of the day. In Lucaya, an old favorite, Billy Joe’s, specializes in grilled conch. Roasted conch and Gully Wash cocktails star at Tony Macaroni’s on silkysanded Taino Beach. Next door in Smith’s Point, Outrigger Beach Club is the place to nosh and sip. In William’s Town, check out barefoot places with names like Bikini Bottom and Toad’s on the Bay. If you’re headed to the island’s East End, stop at Bishop’s Beach Club in High Rock for authentic cracked conch, barbecued ribs, broiled lobster, burgers and a superlative get-outta-town beach. — Chelle Koster Walton

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Galveston

An island off the Texas coast south of Houston, Galveston offers 32 miles of beaches and a charming historic downtown.

Quick Guide Famed for: Victorian architecture; the city has one of the nation’s largest and bestpreserved collections of the fancifully designed houses. It’s a Fact: Galveston’s 10-mile-long Seawall protects the city from storms and supports the See-Wall, which the city says is the world’s longest mural.

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Grand Turk

Turks and Caicos is an idyllic archipelago of islands and cays offering 230 miles of white, sandy beaches and some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choicest dive sites. The main island is Grand Turk, where the capital, Cockburn Town, boasts pretty frame houses with gingerbread verandas.

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An aerial view of Cockburn Town's beach in Grand Turk

FUNTREKS

Reef & Rays Snorkeling and stingrays are part of this combination excursion to a private reef off the coast of Grand Turk. Participants meet two of the reef’s famous residents: Shaun, a 3½-foot docile nurse shark; and Harry, a 3-foot-long curious barracuda. Next stop is the stingray playground to interact with the friendly inhabitants. The water is shallow and crystal-clear — a perfect spot for a memorable vacation photograph.

Gibbs Cay Beach & Stingray Encounter

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Guests have close encounters with stingrays on this fun and unique island experience. On the pristine, uninhabited island of Gibbs Cay, visitors snorkel among a myriad of colorful reef fish; they also can swim with stingrays, assisted by the crew. Afterward, there’s time for relaxing on the beach with a complimentary beverage.

Sail Grand Turk & Snorkel The sails go up on a luxurious 78-foot catamaran and so does the excitement, as the boat glides along Grand Turk’s famous coral reef “wall.” After snorkeling with the reef’s colorful fish, guests re-board the boat and cruise along the coastline while enjoying island music and beverages.

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Quick Guide Famed for: Pristine beaches, thrilling scuba diving and pretty pink flamingos. It’s a Fact: After orbiting the earth in 1962, astronaut John Glenn’s Friendship 7 space capsule splashed down off Grand Turk.

Signature Souvenirs: Natural sea salt, seashell art and colorful postage stamps.

This excursion shows why Grand Turk is considered one of the world’s top dive destinations. Participants get to snorkel at two famed sites: Horseshoe Reef and Round Cay. Both spots are famed for their beautiful turquoise waters and amazing coral and marine life.

Captain Explorer Out-Island & Snorkeling Expedition Guests experience an exhilarating boat ride, worldclass snorkeling and an uninhabited island on this action-packed expedition! The sleek, 38-foot Captain Explorer whisks passengers to Hidden Bay for snorkeling, followed by a guided tour of the island’s historical sites and natural wonders. The tour ends with a cruise past Penniston Cay, where Christopher Columbus once sailed.

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Port View It’s not very hard to find your slice of Caribbean paradise in sun-soaked Grand Turk. Snorkeling clear turquoise waters, kayaking gentle surf, riding horseback and watching birds are just some of the activities on this flat island, only six miles long and a mile wide. Beyond its shoreline, humpbacks frolic to the delight of whale-watchers, and coral reefs with dramatic 7,000foot wall drops attract bold divers to one of the world’s best diving sites. Located in easternmost Turks and Caicos, a British Overseas Territory, Grand Turk is home to the archipelago’s capital, Cockburn Town. Stroll down Front Street and see limestone buildings emblazoned with vibrant pastel colors highlighting Bermudan-style architecture — a testament to how Grand Turk was settled by late-17th-century Bermudan salt rakers. The Turks and Caicos National Museum houses artifacts from the Molasses Reef Wreck dating back to 1513: brine-worn cannons, olive jars and pottery pieces from the earliest European shipwreck excavated in the Americas.

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A relaxing spot in Grand Turk

The island’s historic past also includes visits from Fountain of Youth explorer Ponce de Leon and, in recent memory, from U.S. astronaut John Glenn, whose Friendship 7 Mercury space capsule splashed down nearby in 1962. Debate still lingers as to whether Christopher Columbus’ first New World landing was actually in the Bahamas or, as the explorer’s writings may suggest, within what’s now Grand Turk’s Columbus Landfall Marine National Park, which includes a protected reef zone. Other excursions include trolley train tours, glass-bottom kayaking, dune buggy adventures and bicycle riding on roadways skirting the island’s many salt ponds. Snorkeling with stingrays brings you up close and personal with the sea creatures. If you’re not sure what to do, you can always think about it while looking out at stunning ocean vistas from Governor’s Beach or another such pure-sand stretch along Grand Turk’s inviting shoreline. — Richard Varr

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GRAND GUARDIAN The lighthouse in Grand Turk has protected ships approaching the island for more than 150 years, but its first few years were rocky ones.

Grand Turk's historic lighthouse

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According to Nigel Sadler of the Turks and Caicos National Museum, the lighthouse was built in 1852 at the insistence of the United States, which was concerned about the safety of ships trading with the Turks Islands. But Sadler notes that shipwrecks continued for decades, “along with complaints that the light was either not lit or too dim.” A kerosene light and a new Freshnel lens — a kind of lens specifically created for lighthouses — were installed in 1943. The beacon they created was visible for 15 miles at sea, Sadler says. In 1971, the lighthouse underwent an extensive renovation, including electrification. The Turks government donated the lens and the clock to the museum, which proudly displays it. The lighthouse and its keeper’s house have been designated historic sites by the Turks and Caicos National Trust. Besides acting as a sentinel for vessels at sea, it also is a popular picnic spot and is considered to be an excellent spot for viewing migrating whales in February and March.

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JOHN GLENN

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After three orbits around Earth, what better way to unwind from an historic space flight than by making a stop in scenic Grand Turk? U.S. astronaut John Glenn did just that after the Atlantic Ocean splashdown of his Mercury space capsule on February 20, 1962. He actually set foot back on Earth when brought to what was then a U.S. Air Force base and missile-tracking station on the island’s southern edge. Although not the first man in space, Glenn was the first American to orbit Earth, his journey taking just under five hours. Islanders celebrated his short stay in Grand Turk, encompassing a two-day medical evaluation and debriefing, by crowding the airport and cheering him on during an early-morning departure. The Turks and Caicos National Museum showcases an exhibit of visits by Glenn and fellow astronaut Scott Carpenter, the second American to orbit our planet, after his nearby splashdown three months later. A replica of Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule at Grand Turk International Airport commemorates the historic visits. — Richard Varr

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HALF MOON CAY

There's plenty of fun to be had at this island getaway in The Bahamas. Splash it up at the water park, enjoy a cocktail at the open-air Bahamian bar, or shop at the craft market. Want more? Book a shore excursion to explore the island and the waters surrounding it.

Quick Guide Famed for: Recreation and relaxation on this private Bahamian island, also known as Little San Salvador Island. It’s a Fact: Half Moon Cay is 17 miles from the nearest island neighbor. Signature Souvenirs: Bahamian arts and crafts sold by local vendors.

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TOP SHORE EXCURSIONS Here are just a few of the many tours you can experience during your visit. See your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details. • Half Moon Cay Snorkel By Boat • Horseback Riding By Land & Sea • Aqua-Trax Watercraft Adventure • Stingray Adventure • Glass-Bottom Boat

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Northeast Florida's largest city has many historical, cutural and recreational choices. Jacksonville has several excellent museums, and its beaches and golf courses are among the state's best.

Quick Guide Famed for: Succulent shrimp, serene beaches and championship golf courses. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Fact: At over 800 square miles, Jacksonville is geographically the largest city in the continental United States. Signature Souvenirs: A Jacksonville Jaguars team keepsake.

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Key West Parasailing This ride combines the thrills of offshore powerboating with parachuting, ballooning and gliding. Guests ride in pairs and launch directly from the onboard flight deck.

The Big 3: Dolphin, Snorkel & Kayak Adventure

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Participants experience the Florida Keys’ most popular activities. They first cruise along the wildlife sanctuary off Key West, than take a kayak through mangroves and, finally, don snorkel equipment to discover the corals and fishes that inhabit the waters of the Florida Keys. The tour ends with a cruise to a special area known by locals as “the Dolphin Playground.”

Catamaran Sail & Snorkel The 60-foot catamaran Fury takes guests to a coral reef in the waters off Key West, which teem with dolphins and flying fish. Instruction and snorkel equipment are provided, and refreshments are served on the way back to the ship.

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Quick Guide Famed for: Sunsets, the green flash (a special glint of light in the water at sunset) and Ernest Hemingway’s old haunts.

It’s a Fact: President Harry S. Truman chose Key West for his winter White House. Signature Souvenirs: Key lime juice, conch shells and sunkentreasure replicas.

How to Get to Town: Key West’s historic Old Town, with its many charming shops and other attractions, is only a few blocks from the dock. It’s easily reached on foot, which also happens to be the best way to explore it. Old Town is split approximately in half by Duval Street, which leads to Mallory Square.

Kayakers travel from Key West’s Gulf coast to its Atlantic side; it’s a leisurely and informative guided nature tour in the mangrove creeks and beautiful shallow waters of Key West. Common sightings in the shallow water include conch shells, nurse sharks, tropical fish and the occasional manatee and stingray, while bird lovers will enjoy the frequent sightings of herons, egrets and ibis.

Discover Key West — Hop On, Hop Off The Conch Tour Train or Old Town Trolley takes riders along the appealing streets of Old Town Key West. The history of this charming little island is revealed on a drive past Ernest Hemingway’s Home and Museum, President Truman’s Little White House, the pretty harbor area, the Southernmost Point, Henry Flagler’s hotel and a Civil War fort. Stops include the Shipwreck Historeum, with the best view of the island from a 120-foot tower.

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Port View This picturesque enclave offers delights of many kinds, from its pastel-toned homes and shops to its offbeat sunset celebration, where colorful characters ring out the day in Mallory Square. Many visitors devote a good bit of their day to shopping on Duval Street and the network of charming routes that connect with it. Best buys include dazzling local art, tropical home accessories and hand-rolled Dominican cigars. Collectors of the unique are drawn to beautiful treasure-coin jewelry, made from authentic pieces recovered from old shipwrecks near the island. Key West has many historic stops, most notably the landmark homes of writer Ernest Hemingway and

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naturalist John James Audubon; museums devoted to the shipwrecks and lore of the island’s past; and the Truman Annex, site of the winter White House during the presidency of Harry S. Truman. Families enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. And one of the most-often-packed mementos is a photo snapped at The Southernmost Point, which notes Key West’s geographic status in the continental United States. For refreshment, the Historic Seaport is filled with colorful waterfront restaurants. The island’s signature key lime pie stars on almost every menu — and souvenir bottles of tart key lime juice are available for sale almost anywhere.

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Island Highlights by Sara Churchville Key Lime Pie This cool, creamy, sweet-tart mixture of condensed milk, key lime juice and egg yolks is folded into a grahamcracker crust, refrigerated until firm and served with a meringue topping or a dollop of whipped cream. Not to be confused with the green fruit you find in most parts of the country, the key lime is small, yellow and very tart.

Tennessee Williams and Ernest Hemingway lived here, and Key West still manages to lure major writers who are charmed by the city’s eccentricity. The written word is celebrated each winter with the Key West Literary Festival.

Grand Entrance This is how you know you’ve arrived: the Seven Mile Bridge, linking Marathon in the Middle Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys. Key West is about 40 miles farther on. First built in 1912, the bridge was replaced by the current span in 1982.

Saloons Sloppy Joe’s, the infamous Hemingway hangout, is the quintessential saloon in a city where friendly spots for enjoying a cold beer on a warm night, often outdoors, are almost the raison d’être. The saloon names — Hog’s Breath, Green Parrot, Lazy Gecko — still evoke the area’s history of piracy, rum running and general Margaritaville-style lazing.

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FROM TOP: Key lime pie; the Tennessee Williams House; the historic Seven Mile Bridge; a popular gathering place.

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Many have come to Key West to start lost lives over and find their fortunes. It should come as no surprise that a place as special as Key West has a history as unusual to match. This southernmost point on the map was the last stop for many a castaway and dreamer, and few ever looked back. Beginnings Spanish explorers first arrived on Key West in 1521 and dubbed the place Cayo Hueso, or Bone Island, due to the discovery of human bones supposedly found in mangrove clumps. But for centuries after, the area was largely left to its own devices. Eventually, settlers were drawn there for a number of reasons. Among the new residents were Bahamians known as “conchs,” who harvested the hardwood trees; Cuban fishermen; salty New Englanders; and marauding pirates who had been plundering ships in the Caribbean for years. Ceded to the United States in 1819, Cayo Hueso became

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Anglicized and was soon known simply as Key West. In 1821, U.S. businessman John W. Simonton bought the island for $2,000 and divided it into four parts; he sold three to fellow businessmen Fleming, Whitehead and Greene — you’ll find streets named after them today — and kept one for himself. Simonton next convinced the U.S. Navy that Key West would be an ideal base of operations for the northern Caribbean region. Thus, in 1823, following Lt. Matthew Perry’s assessment that desperados were a bigger problem than malaria and mosquitoes, the Navy sent in Capt. David Porter and his West Indies Anti-Pirate Squadron. However, with the dispatching of the pirates, the islanders found themselves under Porter’s military dictatorship until a court-martial finally rid the residents of both the pirates and Porter himself.

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The richest town in America In the 1800s, Key West was an industrious place, with fishing and sea turtle canneries as mainstays of the economy for decades. From 1830 until the Civil War, salt production was a huge industry as well; the island supplied much of the country’s salt. But by 1860, it was the fortunes made from shipwrecks on the coral reefs just seven miles offshore that made Key West the richest U.S. town per capita. People came from all over to bid on the salvaged bounty at the newly established customhouse. Millions of dollars’ worth of wreckage was being adjudicated on the island, supplying the fine furnishings and chandeliers found in local homes and the formal clothes people wore around town. With the building of the reef lighthouses in the late 1800s, the profitable wrecking business began to wane. Fortunately, two other businesses picked up the slack and kept Key West in the money: sponging and cigar production. Hundreds of skiffs patrolled the surrounding waters, harvesting millions of sponges from shallow seabeds; the sale of the sponges accounted for 90 percent of all sponges sold in the United States. At the same time, the cigar industry began to flourish when Cubans came to the island to escape their country’s revolution from Spain. By 1890, 129 cigar factories were in operation in Key West. The 20th century and beyond Key West was an isolated island accessible only by boat until Henry Flagler built his Overseas Railway in the early 1900s. A massive undertaking, it included one of the world’s longest bridges, which connected Key West to the mainland and was completed in 1912. While the rail business Flagler foresaw never materialized, another industry began to flourish in the 1920s with the passing of Prohibition: bootlegging. The demand for booze was met by newly rich smugglers from Key West who supplied beer and rum from Cuba and whiskey from Nassau. This devil-may-care environment attracted the writers who helped to make Key West famous. Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Robert Frost and a long list of Pulitzer Prize winners called it home at one time or another.

Key West

Timeline

1521

Spanish explorers arrive and name the island Cayo Hueso (Bone Island).

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Florida and the Keys are ceded to the United States.

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Key West becomes known as the wealthiest town in America.

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In a humorous protest, Key West “secedes” from the U.S. and becomes The Conch Republic.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The Audubon House & Tropical Gardens; explanatory plaque; portrait of John James Audubon.

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Capt. John H. Geiger’s lovely 19th-century mansion, where Geiger and his family lived in the mid-1800s, was scheduled for demolition in the late 1950s. It was saved by the Mitchell Wolfson Family Foundation and renamed the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens. Today, the restored home holds many of the key works of ornithologist John James Audubon, including first-edition lithographs and many engravings dating from 1830 to 1859. Audubon sighted and drew 18 new birds when he was in Key West in 1832 and is said to have visited the property. The house was built shortly thereafter in his honor. The museum is situated on an acre of tropical gardens resplendent with trees and plants — each labeled with its name

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and country of origin — plus a variety of orchids and bromeliads, an herb garden and a period nursery. Visitors can admire the European furnishings in the house and buy Audubon posters, as well as books on nature and local history, in the museum. Bird lovers can purchase first-, second- or third-edition lithographs in a number of sizes from the adjacent gallery. Among the most popular subjects are the bald eagle, the white-crown pigeon and the Key West dove. Every lithograph comes with a certificate of authenticity and a copy of Audubon’s field notes. — Sara Churchville

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CUBAN CONNECTION Key West is closer to Cuba than any other U.S. city — both geographically, at less than 100 miles, and culturally.

A new home Cubans began emigrating to Key West in the early 1830s, establishing a strong presence and bringing with them their culture, their traditions and a thriving cigar industry. They continued through two revolutions: in 1868, when thousands came to work in Key West’s then-flourishing cigar factories, and in 1959, when millions began fleeing political oppression by the Communist dictator Fidel Castro. Cuba’s proximity became a sobering reality with the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, when U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev narrowly averted what may have been the closest the world ever came to nuclear war. Memories remain Key West has several tangible reminders of its Cuban past. The San Carlos Institute, on Duval Street, was founded in 1872 to preserve Cuban culture and promote freedom. Revolutionary leader José Marti ignited passion in 1892 with a stirring speech from the institute’s balcony. Still revered today, Marti is honored with a memorial in Bayview Park. A monument to the U.S.S. Maine, located at the historic cemetery in the center of Old Town, is another important link with Cuba. The monument is dedicated to the more than 260 men who lost their lives when the battleship, which sailed from Key West, exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898, touching off the Spanish-American War. — Jim Thompson

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At night spots, the rhythms of Cuban music pulsate with a beat born in Africa and influenced by jazz, Big Band, reggae, salsa and hip hop. Cuban food — fusing Spanish, African, Caribbean, Creole and even Chinese cuisine — also is easily found. Stop for a cup of Cuban coffee or café con leche. Dine on sweet fried plantains, black beans, arroz con pollo or a Cuban sandwich. In Key West, you don’t have to look far for Cuban music, cuisine and culture.

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of the Sky The 13,000-square-foot pavilion houses a glass-enclosed greenhouse, which is home to hundreds of free-flying butterflies and exotic, colorful birds. The conservatory is a top-rated attraction in Key West: ranked No. 1 by TripAdvisor and a four-time People’s Choice Award winner. Visitors can examine the butterfly world with a wall-size map that identifies butterflies by country of origin, provides illustrated information on butterfly anatomy and physiology, and offers a detailed look

at the incredible Monarch migration. Guests also get a rare close-up view of a variety of caterpillars feeding and developing on their host plants. The conservatory offers a journey through a collection of flowering plants, colorful birds, cascading waterfalls and trees that set the stage for the magnificent “flowers of the sky.” View 50 to 60 varieties of butterflies, over 25 bird species and some 3,500 plants that share the tropical climate-controlled environment of the greenhouse.

The final point of interest is the specially designed display nursery, offering a rare close-up look at the miracle of metamorphosis. Witness butterflies and moths develop, emerge on to their adult life cycle and get released into their idyllic environment. Wings of Imagination, the gallery, offers the artwork of artist and founder Sam Trophia. The gift shop also offers a wide assortment of butterfly and unique naturerelated items.

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Key West has an incredibly rich maritime heritage, which includes the most famous shipwrecktreasure find in history.

The ship Nuestra Senora de Atocha was the Almirante, or Admiral, of Spain’s Tierra Firme fleet. On Sept. 4, 1622, the fleet set sail from Havana, Cuba, heading back to Spain with an unprecedented amount of copper, silver, gold and priceless jewelry. Just days into the voyage, the fleet was struck by a massive hurricane and sank 35 miles off the coast of Key West. The Spanish attempted to salvage the Atocha for 70 years without success. Hundreds of years later, Mel Fisher’s

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search for the famed Atocha made international headlines as he uncovered the richest treasure find in history. So far the haul is valued at over $500 million, with hundreds of millions in treasure still to be found. Although it takes dedicated professionals to be successful in the salvage business, Mel Fisher’s Expeditions welcomes you to discover first-hand the fun, romance and adventure of treasure hunting, with no scuba-diving experience needed. To find and hold an artifact after it’s been

on the ocean floor nearly 400 years sends tingles from the tips of your toes to the top of your head; the feeling is indescribable. You are encouraged to experience it for yourself. While in Key West, you can visit 200 Greene Street to learn more about joining the hunt for the Atocha and experiencing the adventure of a lifetime. Hold authentic shipwreck treasure in the palm of your hand and go home with your very own piece of history. As Mel Fisher always believed, today’s the day!

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From 1849 to the early 1970s, marine turtles also accounted for one of Key West’s primary industries: the fishing of these stately creatures and their processing into steaks and soups. As old-time fishermen tell it, the Caribbean Sea was once filled with abundant herds of sea turtles, enough to keep several competing Key West canneries going strong. But after years of declining populations, two sea-turtle families — which include the green turtle, the leatherback, the hawks bill, the loggerhead and the ridley — became protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. This, of course, put an end to the cannery business in Key West.

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Not that it needs one, but Key West has plenty of reasons to celebrate. Sunsets, for one. Late in the afternoon, visitors and locals flock to Mallory Square to be entertained by jugglers, mimes, animal trainers and musicians while applauding the sun as it sinks into the Gulf of Mexico. Around Halloween time, the costume party is raised to high art in Key West’s very own Fantasy Fest, when lavish floats and outrageously dressed (or undressed) revelers parade down the streets until the wee hours. Most visitors don’t resist the urge to stop at one of Duval Street’s famous bars. Key West was a favorite watering hole of Ernest “Papa” Hemingway, one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Key West honors its Papa each July with Hemingway Days. Literary tours, theatrical events and a fishing tournament pay tribute to Hemingway, as does the Running of the Bulls, a simulation of the event in Pamplona, Spain, that Hemingway helped to make famous. The centerpiece of the week is the Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, in which white-bearded men vie to be declared most Ernest-looking. Fun and games are not limited to dry land. The waters surrounding Key West teem with world-class game fish pursued by anglers in fierce tournaments throughout the year.

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LOVE KEY WEST The Florida Keys are home to two distinctly different varieties of conch (pronounced “konk”). There’s the conch, a mollusk whose sweet meat tastes something like a clam and is batter-fried in fritters, stewed in chowder, or steamed and eaten in salad. The queen conch is the large occupant of the pretty pink-and-white shell that is a popular collector’s item; it’s illegal to take queen conch without a license in most U.S. waters. Then there’s the Conch, proud human inhabitants of the Keys archipelago. You could look it up: This definition is even listed in the dictionary.

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Rebellion and reunion Residents of the Keys still call themselves citizens of the Conch Republic, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in April 2012. Spurred by a Border Patrol checkpoint on the main road in and out of the Keys, which caused traffic jams and headaches for islanders and residents alike, Keys residents “seceded” from the Union and founded the Conch Republic. They elected a Cabinet and declared war on the United States — and immediately surrendered and requested $1 billion in foreign aid. The Conchs returned to the union with no ill will, of course, and those who celebrate the annual Conch Republic Independence Day do so with their tongues planted firmly in their cheeks.

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Quick Guide Famed for: crystal-clear waters. It’s a Fact: the island is only about one mile long. Signature Souvenirs: local bahamian arts and crafts.

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top shore excursions Here are some of the tours you can experience during your visit. See your shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details. • Aqua Park: Caylana’s Castle Cove • At Your Leisure Snorkeling • Kayak & Snorkel Combo • Kayak Adventure • Nature Tour

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ANGELES Quick Guide Famed for: The dream factory of Hollywood, ultra-luxury shopping on Rodeo Drive and a wide variety of ethnic cultures. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Fact: In the 1700s, the city was originally called El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles de la Porciuncula, which means Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels of the Small Portion. Signature Souvenirs: Surfer paraphernalia and a map of the stars.

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History, culture and entertainment converge with unsurpassed synergy in Miami, a city that has remade itself time and again. It began as an Old South outpost, and in latter days has been a magnet for fashion models and business moguls. It's still a hot spot for beautiful people, but you needn't be wealthy or famous to find a warm welcome here.

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Hop On, Hop Off Miami City Tour with Airport Transfer

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Sightseeing, shopping, beaches, restaurants and bars are all part of this fully narrated tour; participants can hop off and hop back on at more than 20 locations. The open-air double-decker bus provides fantastic views and a great atmosphere to explore. The tour includes luggage storage service and transfer to the area’s two international airports: Miami or Fort Lauderdale.

Jungle Island Tour with Airport Transfer (MIA) Wildlife shows, exhibits and tropical landscaping create an enthralling farewell to Miami at Jungle Island, where visitors encounter playful monkeys, colorful macaws and other parrots, scary alligators, pretty pink flamingos and many other creatures. The museum grounds include a lakeside café.

Everglades Tour with Airport Transfer (MIA) For guests leaving from Miami International Airport, a tour of the Everglades is a memorable final look at South Florida. The adventure includes an airboat ride across the water, with likely sightings of alligators, exotic fish and tropical birds.

South Beach Experience with Airport Transfer (FLL )

Quick Guide Famed For: Neighborhoods such as Little Havana, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. It’s a Fact: Many hit TV shows have been filmed or set here, from The Jackie Gleason Show and Flipper in the 1960s to Miami Vice in the 1980s and CSI: Miami recently. Signature Souvenirs: Postcards from an Art Deco hotel, a pink plastic flamingo, or a jersey from the Miami HEAT.

How to Get to town: It takes about 10 minutes to drive to downtown Miami and a few minutes more to get across Biscayne Bay to Miami Beach. The best mode is by taxi; you’ll find cabs readily available at the port.

Guests waiting to fly home via Fort LauderdaleHollywood International Airport can spend the time exploring Miami’s world-famous South Beach, including the historic Art Deco District. After a guided bus tour, participants can explore the area on foot, shopping at the designer boutiques along Collins Avenue or relishing lunch and a cocktail at one of the many outdoor cafés on beachfront Ocean Drive.

Family Fun at Miami Children’s Museum Learning really is fun at the Miami Children’s Museum, which is filled with interactive exhibits that engage kids’ imaginations. Besides examining traditional science topics, youngsters can climb a two-story sand castle, design their own money and explore Miami’s different cultures. Visitors of all ages can record their own CD at the World Music Studio or become a camera operator, news anchor or weather reporter at the television studio.

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The Magic ciTy

In ultra-hip modern Miami, it’s sometimes hard to believe anything existed before last week. But this city’s story is one of the oldest in Florida. Seminole tribes had lived peacefully in South Florida for centuries when the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León sailed into Biscayne Bay in 1513. Then it all changed. For 50 years, the Spanish warred with the Indians. Then the French and British arrived. In 1763, the French and Indian War ended with Florida’s becoming a British colony. Shortly thereafter, Britain swapped with Spain and traded Florida for The Bahamas. In 1821, the United States gained control of the peninsula. During the late 1800s, northern developers began to move in. Julia Tuttle, the daughter of an early settler, persuaded Henry M. Flagler to extend his railroad from Palm Beach to Miami in 1896,

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and Miami became a city later that same year. The 1920s brought a slew of developers, and the 1930s was an era of fabulous Art Deco hotels in Miami Beach. Tourism expanded and luxury hotels were built in the 1940s. In the late 1950s, when Fidel Castro took over in Cuba, and throughout the 1960s, Cuban exiles settled in Miami and began to prosper. But the countrywide economic recession of the 1970s jolted Miami just as it did everywhere else. The 1980s TV series Miami Vice helped make Miami the place to be again. Today, the self-proclaimed Magic City is the cruise capital of the world. Celebrities flock here, along with other visitors who appreciate the region’s dazzling energy.

Art Deco hotels face the water in Miami Beach.

Port View Miami has perhaps more cultural diversity than any other city in the country. Little Havana is primarily a Cuban neighborhood, with a cigar factory and the Bay of Pigs Monument, while Little Haiti is full of Caribbean flavor. The lovely Mediterranean-style town of Coral Gables boasts the grand Biltmore Hotel and the Venetian Pool. In Key Biscayne, visitors can swim at gorgeous beaches, tour an historic lighthouse and participate in water sports galore. Browsing for trendy items in Coconut Grove is a fun diversion. For a quicker shopping fix, try Bayside Marketplace, right across from the port. Far west of the city lies the Everglades, home to various kinds of wildlife. And last, but hardly least, is South Beach. Pastel promenade by day, neon nucleus of amusement by night, Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive — the heart of celebrated South Beach — has been a colorful backdrop for countless photo shoots and film productions featuring stunning models and glitterati from around the world. Images of cotton-candy-colored buildings, scantily clad skaters and bronzed beauties sipping icy drinks at chic sidewalk cafés pervade fashion catalogs, international magazines and the silver screen. The dazzling scene just couldn't get any better. It’s no wonder the whole world has been captivated.

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Nassau The focal point of Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, has always been the harbor, which has lured gangs of buccaneers, bootleggers and various other wily adventurers over the years. Beyond the harbor are many more delights: brightly painted buildings, intriguing history and alluring shopping, for starters.

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Atlantis Beach Day & Discover Atlantis The world-famous Atlantis Resort welcomes Carnival guests, who get a reserved area on the beach and are provided a chair and towel to bask in the sun, sand and surf. The resort's 141-acre waterscape comprises 20 million gallons of freshwater and seawater, with exhibits and lagoons containing over 200 species of sea creatures. Atlantis also features a maze of archaeological ruins and excavations called “The Dig,” and serves lunch at Pisces, Cave Bar or River Bend Cart snack bars.

Atlantis Aquaventure Full Day with Lunch Carnival guests may explore the Caribbean’s largest water-themed attraction. The 141-acre waterscape of pools, water coasters, body slides and rivers holds over 20 million gallons of freshwater and seawater and is home to more than 50,000 sea creatures. Shopping and casino gaming are also available, and the tour includes lunch.

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Quick Guide Famed for: Pink-hued buildings, Junkanoo revelers and pirate lore.

It’s a Fact: American rebels briefly occupied the British port after the two-day Battle of Nassau in 1776. Signature Souvenirs: Local crafts from the Straw Market. How to Get to Town: It takes almost no time to reach the center of Nassau and its many shops and attractions — it’s all just a short walk from the pier.

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Catamaran Sail & Snorkel A sleek catamaran takes guests to lush coral gardens filled with colorful tropical fish. Upon arrival at the snorkel spot, participants get an orientation and may then explore the reef, with time to lounge on the deck and take in the serene view. The return trip includes a complimentary drink of lemonade.

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Port View Slip on your walking shoes if you plan to get to know the spirit and culture of The Bahamas in one day. If you’d rather save your feet or want to add an element of romance to your visit, hire a horse-drawn surrey ride from the dock. Near the dock, you’ll pass all of Nassau’s most important and impressive government buildings, churches and monuments. Some of downtown’s historic buildings house specialty museums, such as the intriguing Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation at the old slave marketplace and The Balcony House Museum,

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Colorful homes line Nassau's waterfront.

believed to be The Bahamas’ oldest wooden structure. Families will want to stop at the interactive Pirates of Nassau Museum. Downtown’s Bay Street shopping area offers everything from duty-free jewelry and perfume to the vibrant work of local artists. For the wares at the Straw Market, you’ll need cash if you want to bargain. Among islanders’ favorite local secrets found on West Bay Street: Arawak Cay, a collection of casual and colorful eateries and shops, where fresh conch salad prepared ceviche-style is the specialty — made to order before your very eyes. — Chelle Koster Walton

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Government House

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As the seat of government and the hub of commercial activity, Nassau is a lively city — yet one that still retains its Old World (more specifically, British) charm. Traffic in Nassau stays to the left, as in Britain, and is directed by bobbies sporting white jackets, navy pants with red seams, and pith helmets — a tropical version of their London counterparts. A grand 18thcentury European mansion is the residence of the governor-general, and the neoclassical buildings of Parliament Square serve as a backdrop for a statue of Queen Victoria. Nassau is divided into three main areas: the commercial district, down by the waterfront; the colonial residential area, which features 17th- and 18th-century

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mansions and large town houses on top of the cliff; and the poorer area ‘‘over the hill.’’ All Nassau’s most interesting sights are within walking distance of each other and are situated around Bay Street, running parallel to the waterfront, just a short walk from the cruise ship dock. Don’t overlook the Bahamas House of Assembly on Parliament Square; the National Historical Museum on Elizabeth Avenue; or the Queen’s Staircase, leading to Fort Fincastle at the top of the cliff. From here, Nassau and its environs are something special to behold.

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Almost everyone has seen marching horses and marching elephants. But marching flamingos? You can see them yourself every day at Ardastra Gardens and Zoo, a cool retreat amid the bustle of Nassau. Audiences wait in eager anticipation for the arrival of the more than one dozen flamingos trained to spread their wings and march on command, responding to the voice of the trainer. All spectators are invited to enter the show arena after the performance for a close-up encounter with the amazing pink birds. In addition, animal lovers can see a meerkat family, as well as parrots, iguanas, lemurs, monkeys, sloths and even kinkajous. — Deborah Williams

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Stairway to Heaven

Perhaps the most unusual sight in Nassau is the Queen’s Staircase on top of Elizabeth Avenue hill, which pays homage to the 65-year reign of Queen Victoria. In the early 19th century, 600 slaves began to build a level road through the limestone ridge that lies between downtown Nassau and the rest of the island to provide better access. When slavery was abolished, so was the project. What was done at that point looked like a long stairway at the dead end of the cut. In the 1920s, a promoter noticed that there were the same number of steps as there were years in Queen Victoria’s reign, and thus the name was bestowed on the stairway. Today, palm trees and an adjacent cascading waterfall make the Queen’s Staircase a shady, cool oasis with a view that takes your breath away. — Linda Marx

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Visitors get a history lesson along with their exercise when ascending the stairs.

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Where

CONCH IS QUEEN

It’s as ubiquitous as it is delicious. The large queen conch (pronounced “konk”) found in abundance in the waters around Nassau has been intertwined with the country’s culture dating back to the first European settlers.

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Not surprisingly, it all starts with the country’s uniquely flavored cuisine. The mollusk’s firm, white meat with pink fringe can be fried (cracked conch), steamed, or served in fritters, chowders and gumbos. And it’s especially tasty served raw as part of a conch salad, much like ceviche, that includes lime juice, spices, onions and chili peppers. This often-made-to-order treat is prized by locals, owing to conch’s sweet flavor and supposed power as an aphrodisiac. For the health-conscious, conch is high in protein and Omega-3 fatty acids. Besides being a popular food source, conch can also produce a rare pink pearl. Its shell is used for decorations and ground up as building material. Homeowners in Nassau may also use it as a crime deterrent by placing the shell’s sharp edges atop exterior walls. Conch populations have been dwindling from over-fishing, but organizations like Community Conch are working to aid the Bahamas’ queen conchs by promoting sustainable harvesting. In addition to education and conservation at the grassroots level, the nonprofit organization conducts research in collaboration with the Bahamian government and conservation groups, collecting needed data for better conch fishery management. — John Anderson

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New OrleaNs

Its people’s diverse heritage makes this city uniquely alive with tradition and a love for one’s roots. The Big Easy has had some hard times lately, but it’s ready to party again and to entertain visitors with its food, its music and its own special take on Southern hospitality.

Quick Guide Famed for: Mardi Gras, jazz music and French Creole food. It’s a Fact: The famed po'boy sandwich consists of French bread filled with meat or seafood topped with sauce or gravy.

Succulent seafood, like this plate of crawfish, is one of the many delights of New Orleans cuisine.

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PORT CANAVERAL

The deep-water harbor of Port Canaveral leads visitors to the Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral. Miles of sandy shoreline stretch along the cape, and the hugely popular theme parks are not far away.

Quick Guide Famed for: Kennedy Space Center. It’s a Fact: The nearby Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge has more endangered species than any other such haven in the country. Signature Souvenirs: A miniature capsule or other memorabilia of the Space Age.

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TOP SHORE EXCURSIONS Here are just a few of the many tours you can experience during your visit. See your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details. • Kennedy Space Center • Airboat & Alligator Tour Plus Cocoa Village Shopping

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PROGRESO

This slow-paced resort town on the Yucat谩n Peninsula offers a generous, well-kept beach caressed by placid waters; a pretty seaside promenade, El Malec贸n, lined with restaurants and shops; and friendly people who welcome the increasing numbers of visitors.

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Quick Guide Famed for: Ancient Mayan history and natural wonders on the Gulf of Mexico’s Emerald Coast. It’s a Fact: Thousands of pink flamingos make their home at Celestún National Wildlife Refuge. It's one of the world’s largest year-round flocks of the pretty pink birds.

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Signature Souvenirs: Handmade crafts from local villages.

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TOP SHORE EXCURSIONS Here are some of the tours you can experience during your visit. See your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details. • All-Inclusive Family & Friends Beach Escape • Chichén Itzá Mayan Ruins • Discover the Yucatán and the Mayan World • Mayan Ruins & Beach Break Combo • Dune Buggy Exploration & Beach

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PUERTO VALLARTA Relaxed and welcoming, this former fishing village now lures visitors with whitewashed villas, cobblestone walkways and a backdrop of beautiful bougainvilleas. Puerto Vallarta's intimate charm has survived the port's discovery years ago by Hollywood celebrities and jet-setters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and then by the rest of us.

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Canopy Adventure/Extreme Canopy Two separate excursions are offered, one a more challenging version. Canopy Adventure covers 14 platforms up to 90 feet above ground. Extreme Canopy includes hiking, mule riding and rappelling before zip lining between platforms up to 200 feet high and on lines as long as 1,000 feet.

Rhythms of the Night An enchanting evening begins with a cruise across Banderas Bay to the beach hideaway at Las Caletas. After dinner and partaking of drinks at an open bar, guests are entertained in an outdoor amphitheater by storytellers and a dance troupe and get to dance under the stars on the return to the ship.

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This small-group experience begins with a presentation on dolphin characteristics and communication techniques. Groups of five guests touch, feed, play and swim with dolphins; each group engages in 14 different activities. Lunch is included.

Tequila Factories & Old Town Tour Guests get a fully guided excursion of the tequilamanufacturing process, with tasting samples of Mexico’s signature drink. The tour also features a visit to the pueblitos of the Valle de Banderas, first conquered by Francisco Cortés de Buenaventura in 1525.

Quick Guide Famed for: The mile-long Malecón, a seaside promenade featuring large sculptures by Sergio Bustamante, Alejandro Colunga and Ramiz Barquet. It’s a Fact: The city became a tourism hot spot after the Richard Burton-Ava Gardner movie The Night of the Iguana was filmed here in 1963.

Las Caletas Beach Hideaway Legendary director John Huston chose remote Las Caletas as his private hideaway, and this tour shows why. Guests may take a guided kayak trip, snorkel in protected tropical waters or take a nature walk. Lunch with an open bar is served near the ocean. The tour includes a specially designed Kid’s Adventure Camp.

Signature Souvenirs: Huichol art, Raku pottery, and Talavera tile and tableware.

How to Get to Town: Most visitors take a taxi into the center of Puerto Vallarta, which is about 3 miles from where the ship docks.

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Port View Puerto Vallarta is a colonial gem. Downtown is a crisscross of cobblestoned streets lined with traditional Mexican architecture. But any stroll within one of Mexico’s most popular resort towns should begin along the pedestrian, statue-studded boardwalk: the Malecón, with The Friendship Fountain by the California artist, James Bottoms, and the Roman-like Los Arcos Amphitheater. A short walk from the square, Plaza de Armas, leads to Our Lady of Guadalupe cathedral and its distinguishing crowned clock tower. A few blocks away, the Americansettled “Gringo Gulch” neighborhood still attracts Yankees who enjoy an exotic destination with the familiarity of home.

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Puerto Vallarta perches on the Pacific Ocean.

Seafaring and adventurous types may opt for whale-watching, diving with mantas or even parasailing. Lovers of sand and surf should head to Playa de los Muertos at the downtown’s southern edge. For the rest of us, however, shopping may be the best option. The Malecón is a dazzling center for diamonds, leather, watches, silver and other fine wares, with excellent restaurants as well. The best selections of Huichol Indian art and original cotton fashion designs are found just a block away, around Corona and Morelos streets. — Richard Varr

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Puerto Vallarta remained a mostly forgotten paradise for centuries, even after Western explorers happened upon it. It wasn’t until Hollywood came calling, only a few decades ago, that the pretty village found its niche as a resort.

rediscovery For the next 300 years, the valley remained free of any permanent settlement. At the beginning of the 1800s, silver mines in the nearby mountains were the predominant source of income for the region. By 1880, the population of Puerto de las Peñas had reached 1,500, and

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in 1885, a Maritime Customs Office was established and the port opened for official business. But it wasn’t until 1918 that the settlement was finally promoted, by congressional decree, to the status of municipality; the act was capped off by a name change to Puerto Vallarta, in honor of Don Ignacio Vallarta, governor of the state of Jalisco and signer of the Mexican constitution. After the Montgomery Fruit Company bought 70,000 acres of land in the area in 1925, the new town saw its fortunes rise even higher. With plentiful jobs at the new banana plantations, the port boomed with the exportation of the “green gold.” a burst of growth Yet Puerto Vallarta remained relatively isolated and unknown until the 1960s. In 1964, the port was finally put on the map when director John Huston filmed The Night of the Iguana in the picturesque town. Tourists descended by the thousands and in 1970, a new airport opened with direct flights to the United States and Europe. The oncetiny community of expatriated Americans and Canadians swelled to a large colony of year-round residents. These days, Puerto Vallarta has a population of over 255,000 — with an estimated three million visitors each year — but it still manages to retain its charm.

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Beginnings In 1525, explorer Francisco Cortés de San Buenaventura, the nephew of the infamous conquistador Hernán Cortés, made landfall in the region and was unexpectedly confronted by a large force of native warriors geared for battle. With less than 100 men, and facing over 18,000 warriors, Cortés tried to convince the natives to surrender but they refused his offer. Before taking up arms, Cortés asked his men to pray to the Virgin Mary for help; among the Spanish was a monk carrying a flag of the Immaculate Conception. After they invoked their patroness, a brilliant ray of light suddenly illuminated the flag, leaving the warriors and Spaniards awestruck. Believing it to be a miracle of divine grace, the two sides promptly withdrew from battle. In commemoration of the event, Cortés called the site Valle de Banderas, or Valley of the Flags, though nowadays the bay is known by the name Bahía de Banderas.

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Located 45 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta by boat, the town of Yelapa has a certain otherworldly charm.

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Its appeal derives from many things: the complete absence of roads and cars; the palapas, the thatched-roof structures on poles that constitute most of the town’s buildings; or simply the still beauty of this small village of 1,500 inhabitants. Nestled in a natural cove, the fishing village, whose name means “gathering place,” continues to appeal to travelers who want to commune with nature. Fishing, swimming, hiking to one of the area’s numerous waterfalls and simply relaxing on the gorgeous beach are all popular ways to while away the time. Also to the south of Puerto Vallarta and accessible only by boat is the town of Las Caletas, which means “the coves” in Spanish. Surrounded by jungle and tucked into the mountains, the town was director John Huston’s private getaway for many years. Today the area is a tropical sanctuary and nature lover’s paradise. Guided nature walks introduce visitors to the many charms of the island, including various Aztec plants, exotic orchids and an aviary complete with macaws. Deer-feeding and diving with sea lions are two fun activities, and visitors can also scuba dive or take diving lessons, kayak or snorkel. Or you can simply drowse in one of the many hammocks that have been randomly situated in the area. — Sara Churchville

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The waters off Puerto Vallarta are home to a tempting variety of marine life that make this one of the world’s great sport-fishing destinations. In a region known for the pursuit of the sea’s riches, that’s really saying something.

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Many visitors are content to merely dive the reefs and ogle the small, colorful specimens that flit about. Others are hooked on larger denizens of the deep. For the game fisherman, there are bigger fish to fry in these waters: sawfish, snapper, tuna, marlin, dorado and sailfish, to name just a few. Alert divers can even grab lobster off the reefs. Not feeling that ambitious? You can also reel in a satisfying catch at one of P.V.’s restaurants, where the claim of offering fresh seafood is no fish story.

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Your cruise through Hawaii takes you to four of the Aloha State’s six major islands: Kauai, Maui, Oahu and The Big Island, Hawaii. Each offers its own intoxicating mix of natural wonders and recreational activities.

Quick Guide Famed for: Volcanoes, pineapples and surfing (which was born here). It’s a Fact: Iolani Palace is the only building on U.S. soil that has been the official state residence of royalty. From 1882 to 1893, it was home to the last two monarchs of the Hawaiian Kingdom: King Kalakaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani. Signature Souvenirs: A tropical-themed aloha shirt and a lei (flower garland).

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Kauai

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FUNTREKS

TOP SHORE EXCURSIONS Here are some of the tours you can experience during your visit. See your shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details. • Hollywood in Hawaii – Movies & Waterfalls • Kings, Waterfalls & Trains • Wailua River & Fern Grotto • Waimea Canyon Tour

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Ports of call Hawaii

Maui

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top shore excursions Here are some of the tours you can experience during your visit. See your shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details. • Haleakela, Lahaina & Iao Valley • Heavenly Hana • Ka’anapali Beach Break • Rainforest & Waterfall Hiking Adventure • Maui Luau

Oahu

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• Pearl Harbor & North Shore Experience • Paradise Cove Luau • Natural Highlights of Oahu • Atlantis Submarine • Explore & Taste Oahu’s North Shore

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The Big Island

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FUNTREKS

TOP SHORE EXCURSIONS Here are some of the tours you can experience during your visit. See your shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details. • Waterfalls Spectacular • Hilo City & Akaka Falls • Volcano National Park • Explore the Land of Frozen Fire • Hilo Chain of Craters

The Big Island

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FUNTREKS

TOP SHORE EXCURSIONS Here are some of the tours you can experience during your visit. See your shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details. • Atlantis Submarine • Wild Dolphin Swim • Captain Zodiac Snorkel Adventure • Hawaiian Culinary Home Tour • Kona Co≠ee Living History Farm

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“WELCOME TO OUR WORLD” The seven pilots of the Breitling Jet Team belong to the international elite of aviation professionals. In performing their aerobatic figures at almost 500 mph, flying 7 feet from each other and with accelerations of up to 8Gs, errors are not an option. It is for these masters of audacity and daring exploits that Breitling develops its chronographs: sturdy, functional, ultra high-performance instruments all equipped with movements chronometer-certified by the COSC – the highest official benchmark in terms of reliability and precision. Welcome to the Breitling world.

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