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A superb arena for wildlife, this huge continent of over 11.5 million square miles is where mankind first evolved. From the kasbahs, deserts and minarets of the north to the vibrant, cosmopolitan cities of the south, Africa offers a pastiche of colours and sounds.
Scattered 70 miles off the coast of West Africa, the Canary Islands bathe in an African climate whilst retaining their Spanish heritage.
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This ever-changing panorama of islands, bays, channels and inlets is dominated by awesome ice fields and glaciers that inch down out of the mountains into the sea. Without doubt, this is truly America's last frontier.
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Beyond the Norwegian fjords lies the North Cape and Spitzbergen, a true paradise of ice. However, this needs no longer to be the only arctic region to explore as the more innovative cruise companies add places such as Iceland, Greenland and Siberia to their repertoire.
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Discover the white wilderness of Antarctica, the earth's last unspoilt frontier. Share with the penguins and whales a vista only seen in the last thirty years by anyone but the most ardent explorer. Dare to be different!
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Follow in the wake of Captain Cook's 'Endeavour' and explore the coasts of Australia and New Zealand, a cruise destination with everything except too many other cruise ships.
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Divided from the North Sea by Scandinavia and Germany, the Baltic looks east to Finland, Russia and the three Baltic States - Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Steeped in maritime tradition, the area offers not only 5000 miles of sparkling Summer coastline but cities awash with breathtaking architecture as well as an envied cultural heritage.
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An inland sea enabling visits to places that evoke thoughts of battles past, Sevastopol, Yalta and Odessa. There are also some surprisingly attractive seaside resorts offering sanctuary the Eastern European holidaymaker.
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Imagine hot sunshine year round, tempered by soothing trade winds. A warm sea, so clear that coloured fish and coral are easy to spot. Palm fringed islands inhabited by friendly, smiling people living life at a sensible pace. Think of the Caribbean!
A perfect honeymoon destination!
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A cocktail of steamy rain forests and exotic beach hideaways, countries such as Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica are new and fresh to the tourist experience. Old favourites such as Mexico continue to offer a spellbinding mix of beaches and lost civilisations whilst a Panama Canal transit is always a thrilling spectacle.
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Vietnam boasts breathtakingly beautiful coastal islands; Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia are as exotic and interesting as you can possibly imagine whilst the cities of Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong are perfect for sightseeing and shopping.
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A visit to this area is a chance to acquaint oneself with past civilisations.
A chance to visit and experience ancient monuments you may have only read about. An area where East meets West, conjuring up evocative images of fascinating cultures and societies.
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A place where magical island names such as Madagascar, the Comores, the Maldives and the Seychelles actually turn out to be as good as their reputation. A visit to mainland India provides a concoction of colour, noise and exotic smells.
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Can there be any area in the world so diverse in scenery and culture? The glamour of the French Riviera, the breathtaking scenery of the Italian coastline and a multitude of islands, big and small, awaiting exploration.
Who can really say that they ^know^ the Mediterranean?
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Adventure around every corner, fascination around every bend. This would be a good way to describe an area that includes the ancient wonder of the Egyptian Pyramids as well as the modern engineering feat of the Suez Canal.
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The Eastern seaboard of the USA offers both the scenic splendour of New England's Autumn foliage as well as the colonial history of the southern states. In addition, Canada boasts the Parisian chic of Quebec.
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A vast area, offering a mix of small islands, often remote and all culturally diverse. Add to that a smattering of ports with maritime traditions dating back hundreds of years - this is the North Atlantic.
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Historic monuments, scenic splendour, culinary classics - it has them all and more besides.
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This vast ocean is host to some of the most beautiful islands in the world.
In the south, who could fail to be captivated by exotic names such as Bora Bora, Tahiti and Moorea? Mid Pacific lie the Hawaiian islands, each one with its own character and attractions.
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Deep and magically silent, the Norwegian fjords offer an opportunity for a relaxing holiday unlike any other. Ringed by rugged snow - capped mountains, the water has a glass like appearance. The air is crisp and fresh and in mid Summer, the sun forgets to sleep. True magic!
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From the hothouse jungles of the Amazon to the glaciers and ice - edged wastes of Patagonia, this fascinating continent offers so much to the modern day explorer. Dance to the rhythm of samba in Brazil, re-discover the Inca treasures in Peru, sail around the southern tip of Cape Horn.
Do it and be proud!
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Dotted with windswept islands that point the way to the base of the world, you will always treasure the experience of visiting this remarkable area of the globe.
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