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Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, USA)
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Philadelphia, with a population in excess of one million and the largest city in Pennsylvania, has managed to retain the charm of a small town with the sights in the Independence National Historic Park dating from the 18th century. This large city in the East of the USA is considerably less hectic and arrogant than, say, New York or Boston. The cracked Liberty Bell, as well as the congress hall and the Old City Hall are particularly worth seeing. There is also a 'Germantown', originally founded by German immigrants. Branded products can be bought at low prices in more than 100 outlet stores on the outskirts of the city. Philadelphia is also well known as a city of art and museums.
Sights include: the Please Touch Museum, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest botanic gardens in the USA, Woodmere Art Museum, Glen Foerd Mansion built in 1850 by the river, and the former home of the author Edgar Allan Poe.
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At Sea
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Royal Naval Dockyard (Ireland Island, Bermuda)
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The Royal Naval Dockyard, also known as King's Wharf, is on Ireland Island in the most westerly of the nine regions of Bermuda, Sandys Parish.
The port facilities were operated for many years by the British as the "Gibraltar of the West". It served as the dockyard and supply station for the ships sailing between the West Indies in the Caribbean and Nova Scotia. The fort, built between 1814 and 1863 served as a base in both World Wars and was abandoned in 1951.
The buildings were later given a new lease of life: today there is a Museum of Seafaring, a cinema, an arts and crafts market and the Bermuda Snorkelling Park.
The beautiful beaches of Somerset Long Bay are also close by.
Nowadays, the dock is a port of call for many cruise ships. Other ports in the Bermudas are St. George and Hamilton.
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Royal Naval Dockyard (Ireland Island, Bermuda)
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The Royal Naval Dockyard, also known as King's Wharf, is on Ireland Island in the most westerly of the nine regions of Bermuda, Sandys Parish.
The port facilities were operated for many years by the British as the "Gibraltar of the West". It served as the dockyard and supply station for the ships sailing between the West Indies in the Caribbean and Nova Scotia. The fort, built between 1814 and 1863 served as a base in both World Wars and was abandoned in 1951.
The buildings were later given a new lease of life: today there is a Museum of Seafaring, a cinema, an arts and crafts market and the Bermuda Snorkelling Park.
The beautiful beaches of Somerset Long Bay are also close by.
Nowadays, the dock is a port of call for many cruise ships. Other ports in the Bermudas are St. George and Hamilton.
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Royal Naval Dockyard (Ireland Island, Bermuda)
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10:00
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The Royal Naval Dockyard, also known as King's Wharf, is on Ireland Island in the most westerly of the nine regions of Bermuda, Sandys Parish.
The port facilities were operated for many years by the British as the "Gibraltar of the West". It served as the dockyard and supply station for the ships sailing between the West Indies in the Caribbean and Nova Scotia. The fort, built between 1814 and 1863 served as a base in both World Wars and was abandoned in 1951.
The buildings were later given a new lease of life: today there is a Museum of Seafaring, a cinema, an arts and crafts market and the Bermuda Snorkelling Park.
The beautiful beaches of Somerset Long Bay are also close by.
Nowadays, the dock is a port of call for many cruise ships. Other ports in the Bermudas are St. George and Hamilton.
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At Sea
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Saint John (New Brunswick, Canada)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 14:00
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Saint John is New Brunswick's most important port and trading town. This was also where the area's history began in the early 17th century. In 1604 the Frenchman Samuel de Champlain discovered the mouth of a wide river during a sailing expedition in the Bay of Fundy; he called the river 'Saint Jean' in honour of John the Baptist. The first French settlers soon followed, and settled at the coast where they made a living from farming and fishing.
The Bay of Fundy with its plentiful fish stocks where Saint John lies is a popular place for whales to come in the Summer months. June to September are the best months to watch these giant sea mammals.
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Halifax (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 13:00
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Halifax is not only the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia but also has one of the largest ports in the world. The city not far from Montreal is known for its many galleries and museums; it also hosts a great many cultural and musical events. Behind the harbour lies the picturesque coastal landscape. There are several historic buildings that house small shops, restaurants and the Museum of Natural History, which has an exhibition about the Titanic. Other sights include: "Citadel Hill", the parliament, "Spring Garden Road Region", the public gardens and Point Pleasant Park.
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At Sea
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Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, USA)
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Philadelphia, with a population in excess of one million and the largest city in Pennsylvania, has managed to retain the charm of a small town with the sights in the Independence National Historic Park dating from the 18th century. This large city in the East of the USA is considerably less hectic and arrogant than, say, New York or Boston. The cracked Liberty Bell, as well as the congress hall and the Old City Hall are particularly worth seeing. There is also a 'Germantown', originally founded by German immigrants. Branded products can be bought at low prices in more than 100 outlet stores on the outskirts of the city. Philadelphia is also well known as a city of art and museums.
Sights include: the Please Touch Museum, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest botanic gardens in the USA, Woodmere Art Museum, Glen Foerd Mansion built in 1850 by the river, and the former home of the author Edgar Allan Poe.
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