|
1.
|
Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
|
|
23:59
|
|
|
Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, has a carefully restored old town that retains the charm of the colonial buildings. With its many squares, churches and remnants from the colonial era, visitors should definitely take a full tour of the city. This was where the first university, the first cathedral (Catedral Basílica Menor de Santa María) and the first hospital in the region were built. Parque Colon with the bronze statue of Christopher Columbus and the lighthouse with Columbus' grave, as well as the Palacio de Borgella are all in the old town. Other attractions here include the Basilica Menor de La Virgen de la Anunciacion, the oldest church in the New World and various museums, including the Gallery of Modern Art, the 'Museo del Hombre Dominicano' and the National Theatre.
|
|
|
2.
|
At Sea
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.
|
Fort-de-France (Martinique)
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 22:30
|
09:00
|
22:30
|
|
|
'The capital of the French island of Martinique is known not only as a port, but also as the economic centre of the island. Narrow, bustling strees and colourful markets give the city its character. Sights include: the library, "Savannah Gardens", the war memorial, the Empress Josephine memorial, and Saint-Louis cathedral.
|
|
|
4.
|
Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 23:00
|
08:00
|
23:00
|
|
|
Pointe-à-Pitre, the capital of the French Antilles island of Guadeloupe, is a colourful port and trading town surrounded by long, white, sandy beaches, The town has a number of attractive buildings, include the Place de la Victoire, the Schoelcher Museum and the St. John's Perse Museum in the former manor houses in the colonial style. The colourful market and lots of shops and boutiques on the Rue Frebault, the Rue de Nozière and the Rue Schoelcher make them the perfect place for a stroll.
|
|
|
5.
|
Basseterre (St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis)
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 19:00
|
09:00
|
19:00
|
|
|
Basseterre is a port on the Antilles Island of Saint Kitts and is the capital of the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The city has a population of 12,600, who live mainly from the textiles industry. The deep-water harbour was only recently completed. The city's architecture is greatly influenced by the British and French colonial periods, particularly around "Independence Square". The most important sights include "The Circus", "Independence Square" and St. George's Church. The crafts and trade house is also interesting. You should definitely take the time to explore the Brimstone Hill fort and the "Black Rock", which are not far from the capital. The Caribelle batik factory is also worth a look. The Great Ape Research Centre, the "Frigate-Bay-Development", the South-East peninsula and the Mount-Liamuiga crater are other interesting places for excursions.
|
|
|
6.
|
Antigua (Antigua and Barbuda)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
|
08:00
|
18:00
|
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda are part of the "Windward Islands" in the North East of the Caribbean. With a total area of 280 km², the majority of the population of 65,000 live on Antigua.
This island's coast is shaped by countless bays and natural harbours with a large number of white sandy beaches. Inland, the countryside is flat and fertile and the north and north-east are made of rock formations that look like coral. The hills in the south -west of the island, in contast, are volcanic. In addition to the natural attractions of the island, the capital of the country, St. John's, has several sights worth seeing: the cathedral, taller than any other building in the city, the National Museum, the market and the Heritage and Redcliffe Quay shopping centres.
|
|
|
7.
|
Road Town (Tortola, British Virgin Islands)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 15:00
|
07:00
|
15:00
|
|
|
Road Town is the main town and the administrative seat of the island of Tortola, one of the British Virgin Isles. The town was rebuilt after being destroyed by a hurricane in 1924. Today it is a colourful little place. There are small Victorian houses along the main street with unique little shops, including "Pusser's Company Store", which still supplies rum to the British navy to the present day. The Folk Museum is also well worth a look. There is an abundance of tropical plants in the botanic garden, as well as waterfalls and outdoor enclosures for birds. Nearby the town, on Fort Hill are the remnants of Fort George and Fort Charlotte. The beautiful forested island of Tortola with its coral reefs is perfect for diving, snorkelling and swimming.
|
|
|
8.
|
Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
|
10:00
|
|
|
|
Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, has a carefully restored old town that retains the charm of the colonial buildings. With its many squares, churches and remnants from the colonial era, visitors should definitely take a full tour of the city. This was where the first university, the first cathedral (Catedral Basílica Menor de Santa María) and the first hospital in the region were built. Parque Colon with the bronze statue of Christopher Columbus and the lighthouse with Columbus' grave, as well as the Palacio de Borgella are all in the old town. Other attractions here include the Basilica Menor de La Virgen de la Anunciacion, the oldest church in the New World and various museums, including the Gallery of Modern Art, the 'Museo del Hombre Dominicano' and the National Theatre.
|
|
