One of our favourite Caribbean destinations. This surprising little island embodies a duel personality, half French and half Dutch, with each side trying to out-smile the other. it’s shores, scalloped with stunning white sand beaches and it’s interior dotted with blue lagoons and green hills, make St Maarten one of the top Caribbean holiday destinations. We spent our morning at Maho beach by the International airport and our afternoon in Philipsburg the capital of the Dutch side.
Another day to chill at sea as we head to our Caribbean Islands. Great entertainment on board today with a “Sting” tribute act, Classical vocalists Richard & Adam of “Britain’s Got Talent” fame, the madcap Cuban Magician “Manuel Martinez”. Late night – knackered
Grand Turk Island is the capital island of the Turks and Caicos archipelago, in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s dotted with the remains of salt ponds and windmills from the island’s sea salt industry, prevalent from the 17th to 20th century. The 19th century Grand Turk Lighthouse is perched on a rocky bluff in the north. Beaches with clear water ring the island, which is home to wild horses and donkeys. This was our best destination so far mainly due to the friendliness of the locals. We went on a glass bottomed boat to view the amazing sea life and coral.
A day to chill out on board Ventura
Port Canaveral is home to the Exploration Tower with a 7th floor observation deck, Disney, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Centre, Sea World… All the places you have heard of and always wanted to go to, but all in the same port. We decided to go to Cocoa Beach for some relaxation and shopping. We ended up in an Irish Bar watching the Rugby!
Sun-kissed beaches and art-deco beuties make an alluring backdrop to Miami’s other charms – a burgeoning arts scene, creative cuisine and blazing nightlife. Few cities are as blessed as Miami when it comes to natural beuty. Sparkling shores lapped by aquamarine waters set the stage for a memorable array of adventures, from sunrise strolls along peaceful stretches of Mid-Beach to scenic paddles in search of manatees off Virgina Key. You can look for colourful bird species whilw walking the trails of Oleta River State Park, or simply enjoy some downtown greenery while lounging in Bayfront Park.
Weather 27 degrees, town full of American surprises and excellent food. Went on a road train trip to see all the sights it was well worth the cost. To much to describe in this blog but here we go.
Key west, a U.S. island city, is part of Florida Keys archipelago, it’s also Florida’s southernmost point, lying roughly 90 miles north of Cuba. Famed for its pastel-hued, conch style houses, it’s a cruise ship stop also accessible from the mainland via the Overseas Highway. It’s known more for its coral reefs – destination for diving and snorkelling – than for its beaches.
A beautiful 30 degrees on deck for this sea day. Got well burnt but enjoyed it all. Today we start our journey home to that extent we put our clocks forward 1 hour at noon, that makes us 5 hours behind the UK.
New Orleans is a Louisiana City on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the “Big Easy”, it’s known for it’s round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties.
The home of jazz, of Creole culture, architecture and cuisine, together with the influence of voodoo makes for a heady mix. New Orleans is quite unlike any other American city as a result of its Franco-Spanish background with a sprinkling of other nationalities thrown in.
Pity it deluged down with rain both days, enjoyed Alligator and Chips though! Enjoyed a trip down the river on the Creole Queen.
2 days at sea to enjoy Ventura’s varied entertainment and cuisine; kicking off with comedian Mick Miller on Sunday 17th followed by a theatre show 2Paradise City”
Sunday 18th gave us Hollywood and The Kings to take us on a musical journey of post-modern classic hits with a twist & soaring musical moments from the 21st Century. This was followed by Marc Paul a mind reader with a unique show designed to leave even the most sceptical inspired to believe in the impossible. Oh well New Orleans tomorrow.
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