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Savona (Italy)
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The Italian port and capital of the province of Savona is on the coast of Liguria. A charming old town with opulent churches and well-stocked shops and a modern museum complex is perfect for strolling, shopping and delving into the history of the city and the region.
Sights include: cathedral, the keep of Magellan, Palazzo della Rovere, the Archaeological Museum, the Museo Sandro Pertini, the Garibaldi monument.
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Barcelona (Spain)
Arrival: 14:00
Departure: 20:00
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The town is a harmonious mixture of the traditional and the modern and you will find both historic buildings dating from medieval times and ultra-modern architecture. Barcelona is the most important economic centre in Catalonia. This Mediterranean metropolis also has lots to offer in cultural terms, including, among other things, the Picasso Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the National Gallery of Catalonia.
The cathedreal "La Seu", which dates from the 13th century, is situated in the gothic old town "Barri Gotic". But Barcelona's landmark is the "Sagrada Familia", the church designed by Antoni Gaudi. Barcelona is busy by day and lively by night. One of the other main attractions is "Las Ramblas", the splendid promenade in the city centre with countless pavement cafes, shops, restaurants, bars and discos. Other must-sees include "El Puerto", the harbour with a wonderful view of Barcelona, and the nearby boulevard "Paseo de Colón".
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Málaga (Spain)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 14:00
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Malaga was founded in around 8 B.C. by the seafaring Phoenicians. Today, Malaga is a modern city with an important trading port, an airport and a university. It also has an excellent climate all year round, making it one of the most important holiday destinations on the Iberian peninsula.
Sights include: The King's Palace, "Alcazaba", built in the 11th century and featuring an archaeological museum; the city cathedral, built around 1528 with the pretty chapels "Capilla Mayor" and "Capilla del Sagrado Corazón"; various churches; the house in which Pablo Picasso was born; buildings dating from the 18th century - "Casa del Cosulado", "Palacio de la Aduana", "Casa Palacio del Marques de Valdeflores"; the parks "Puerta Oscura", "de Ricasso", "de Pedro Luis Alonso".
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Las Palmas (Gran Canaria, Canary Islands)
Arrival: 10:00
Departure: 19:00
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The largest city on the Canary Isles is on Gran Canaria and has a population of 355,000 and a totally original and unique architecture. The cathedral, on which construction work began following the discovery of America, has a Gothic and Neo-classical style. It stands on the lovely square "Santa Ana", which is where the archiepiscopal palace and several other buildings in the distinctive 'Canary' style are also situated. The "Barrio de la Vegueta" area stands out due to its many manor houses, which show the influence of the Latin American colonial style.
Sights include: the "Centro Atlantico de Arte Moderno" which has an important collection of contemporary art.
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Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 19:00
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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.
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Philipsburg (St. Maarten)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
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Sint Maarten with its capital Philipsburg is the smaller, Dutch part of the magical Caribbean island peacefully shared by the Netherlands and France since 1648. The Dutch part of the island is one of the most popular shopping and holiday destinations in the Caribbean. In Philipsburg alone there are more than 500 shops in the pastel-coloured Dutch style where tourists can buy luxury goods at up to 50% less than the standard retail price. The best place to experience real Caribbean atmosphere is at the Saturday market in the capital.
Sights include: the zoo, the Philipsburg Museum, the fort at Great Bay Harbour, the casino and the beaches.
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La Romana (Dominican Republic)
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La Romana is located on the south coast of the province of the same name. With a population of about 200,000 it is one of the largest cities in the Caribbean. Originally, however, La Romana was a small village, which only gradually developed through industry, including a sugar refinery, to a large workers' settlement and later, after the construction of the port and the international airport, to a tourist center. Worth seeing, besides the breathtaking scenery of the typical Caribbean beaches, are the replica of a medieval European village (Altos de Chavón) and the Casa de Campo, a luxury resort with world-renowned golf courses.
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