Largest of the Italian islands save for Sardinia and Sicily, Elba is a rich tapestry made up of all the cultures and civilizations which have controlled it over thousands of years. Inhabited since the ancient days of man, the island was once in the hands of the Romans as well as that of the Etruscans […]
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With its distinctly small-town fishing village feel, Palamos is a beautifully preserved Costa Brava gem. Its maritime heritage stretches back centuries and today you can still watch the fishermen returning to port every afternoon and selling the fruits of their day’s work directly from the dockside. With a lovely sandy beach right in town and
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Once the capital of California in the days of Spanish and Mexican ownership, Monterey became part of the United States in 1846 and has since evolved into an exceptional coastal destination. Packed with charm and beauty, Monterey was once home to a massive sardine packing industry, the abandoned buildings of which have today been converted
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Most famous for its Grand Prix event and lavish casino, Monaco is a tiny coastal independent city-state which is surrounded by France on three sides. Small enough to fit into London’s Hyde Park, Monaco is known as a playground for the some of the world’s wealthiest people including many famous stars of the sporting world,
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The earliest of Sicily’s ancient Greek settlements, the lovely coastal resort of Giardini Naxos sits in a bay so beautiful it has few rivals the world over. Mainly beloved for its beach charms and sparkling Ionian Sea, this historic village is also home to an archaeological perk, a centuries-old castle, several churches and a small
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Found at the end of a breath-takingly beautiful emerald-and sapphire-hued fjord along the Adriatic coast, Kotor sits behind grandiose and perfectly preserved medieval walls. These ancient fortifications weave their seemingly impossible way up the dramatic slopes and guard within one of the most stunning towns you will find anywhere on Earth. Ruled by the Venetian
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Venice is beguiling. Everywhere you tread you will be bewitched by its faded and evocatively crumbling grandeur. The palazzi rise straight from the water’s edge, ancient and beautiful bridges traverse the city and everywhere gondolas glide silently through the canals. Rising straight from its surrounding lagoon, Venice’s islands and her streets are little changed since
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Most famous for its annual film festival, Cannes on the sparkling French Riviera is synonymous with chic and glamor and one of the major European hubs for the socially elite. Like its glitzy cousin Monaco –50 minutes along the coast –Cannes offers a glimpse into the world of how the other half live, its harbor
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Barcelona has it all – beaches, a collection of fantastical Anton Gaudi works including perhaps the most incredible church you will ever see and thousands of years of history. To that you can also add a food scene which many would say is unrivalled in Europe, world-class museums and galleries and an atmosphere of extreme
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Sitting on the Adriatic Sea’s edge, Split is Croatia’s second largest city and is home to some of the country’s most sensational historical highlights. Before the Roman Emperor Diocletian decided to build a grand retirement home here the city didn’t exist. The majestic sphinx-filled palace and garrison he constructed was to form the seed from
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While the Central American country of Panama has many draws its number one must-do and see by a long way is the incredible Panama Canal. Arguably the most remarkable feat of engineering ever achieved by man, this 82km-long route – effectively a short cut between the Pacific and the Atlantic reducing three weeks of travel
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Sitting on the eastern side of the Gulf of Nicoya and sheltered by the Nicoya Peninsula landmass, Puerto Caldera was for hundreds of years the country’s principal Atlantic port. While the port town itself has a limited number of attractions for the visitor, right on the doorstep is a tropical richness that offers a diverse
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Colon’s rich heritage is woven from stories of warring pirates and conquistadors and exploring one relic of this time – the San Lorenzo Fort – is how your Colon adventures will begin
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Once the enclave of the Quepoa people, later colonized by Spain and then the center for one of the biggest banana industries on the continent, the Quepos story is woven from many different elements. Today African palm oil has replaced the long gone banana exports, the coffee plantations in the surrounding areas supply the world
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Cruises are one of the best ways to travel the world. You can visit your dream destinations and travel comfortably along the way. With the smaller cruise ships we have at Windstar, you can explore the world in a way that travelers on larger cruise ships can’t. Skip overcrowded ports and visit the nooks and
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Some of the best places in the world are the hidden gems. They’re the unknown cities in the world that don’t get the same attention as tourist sites, even though they deserve it. With crystal blue waters, sprawling mountainscapes, art and culture galore and historical architecture, these undiscovered places to travel have plenty to experience.
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