Caribbean Cruise - from New York - 116506

New York - the huge, vibrant city by the Hudson River and the unofficial capital of the world - is without a doubt one of the most fascinating cities in the USA. Around 12 million residents from all over the world call New York home. The city is divided into five districts, Manhattan being the heart of the city and the most famous district. Probably just about anyone coming to New York thinks first of Wall Street, Broadway, the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue and the many museums, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty. All of this can be found in New York City, indeed in the "small" district of Manhattan. "The Big Apple", as the city is also known, is a melting pot of cultures and nationalities, from rich to poor - the ultimate city of contrasts. The subject of many songs, and yet more literature, New York is in a constant state of flux. It is a centre for the economy, the arts and architecture that each of the 25 million visitors annually will experience differently, but which captures the imagination of every single one of them.

Hamilton is the capital of the Bermudas and lies at the eastern end of the Great Sound in the Atlantic Ocean. The town was founded in 1790 and made capital of the Bermudas in 1815. The "sugar-frosted architecture" of the houses and buildings with their whitewashed roofs and pastel-coloured fronts dating from the 18th and 19th centuries is truly unique. Local attractions include "Sessions House", the cathedral, the defences at Fort Hamilton and the port, which was designated a free port in 1956 and is the largest in the Bermudas.

Hamilton is the capital of the Bermudas and lies at the eastern end of the Great Sound in the Atlantic Ocean. The town was founded in 1790 and made capital of the Bermudas in 1815. The "sugar-frosted architecture" of the houses and buildings with their whitewashed roofs and pastel-coloured fronts dating from the 18th and 19th centuries is truly unique. Local attractions include "Sessions House", the cathedral, the defences at Fort Hamilton and the port, which was designated a free port in 1956 and is the largest in the Bermudas.

Cockburn Town is the capital city of the island of San Salvador. This is where Christoph Columbus landed on the 12yh of October 1492, christening the island known by the natives as 'Lucaya Guanahini' San Salvador, meaning Holy Salvation. Sandy beaches that stretch for miles and magical underwater habitats have seen the number of visitors to San Salvador increase significantly over the last few years. In North Victoria Hill, to the North of the Cockburn Town, the island's history is told through artefacts from the lost Lucay culture at the New World Museum.

'The Bahamian island closest to the American mainland, Bimini Island, is much more than a popular holiday destination with white sandy beaches and sparkling blue ocean, from where you can see the Miami skyline at night. Bimini Island is also known for the many angling, diving and sailing competitions held here each summer.

'The Bahamian island closest to the American mainland, Bimini Island, is much more than a popular holiday destination with white sandy beaches and sparkling blue ocean, from where you can see the Miami skyline at night. Bimini Island is also known for the many angling, diving and sailing competitions held here each summer.

Miami is a city at the South-East coast of the US state of Florida. The "Coconut Grove" district was the heart of the settlement in 1884. Today, the city is dominated by elegant boutiques and pavement cafés. Often, free street concerts are held in the side streets - usually reggae or jazz music. The city has numerous high-rise buildings, hotel complexes, areas with palm trees, shopping centres, cultural and recreational facilities. Sights include: the Southeast Financial Center - the tallest building in Florida at 55 storeys high; Dade Country Courthouse; Metro Dade Cultural, a cultural centre that houses Miami Dade Main Library; the Centre for Fine Arts and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.

Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, is on the island of New Providence and together with the holiday resorts of Cable Beach and Paradise Islands is an internationally renowned tourist centre. The pink parliament buildings are typical of Nassau and combined with the pastel-coloured houses give the city its colonial charm. Busy Bay Street holds a plethora of luxurious goods for those looking to do some shopping, while traditional goods can be found at Straw Market.