Labadee It’s impossible to choose just one thing that’s special about Labadee. Christopher Columbus was the first European to set foot on this spectacular peninsula of Hispaniola in 1492, when the Santa Maria ran aground off the coast on Christmas Day. Five centuries later, it was transformed into Labadee, a tropical retreat and playground, created exclusively […] Read more »
Curacao Located in the Southern Caribbean, outside the hurricane belt, Curacao enjoys a year-round 84° temperature and over 35 spectacular beaches tucked into coves and expansive coral reefs. The capital, Willemstad, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its brightly-colored colonial architecture and the floating Queen Emma Bridge and the sand-floored, 17th-century Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue. […] Read more »
Aruba “Bonbini!” (“Welcome,” in Papiamento, Aruba’s native language) to this tiny, 70-square-mile island nestled in the warm Southern Caribbean. Aruba is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and, together with Bonaire and Curacao, forms the ABC Islands. Unlike much of the region, Aruba has a dry climate, consistently receiving the least rainfall in the Southern […] Read more »
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Before or after your cruise, you can discover all that the Fort Lauderdale area has to offer. Capture the sights of the Everglades, an expanse of swampland known for natural beauty and abundant wildlife, including exotic birds, fish and the infamous alligators. Experience the local beaches and cafes, including the Arts & Sciences District; stroll […] Read more »