Caribbean Ports of Call...
Ensenada
Cruise from Los Angeles to the magnificent Baja Peninsula. One visit to Ensenada will fulfill all
romantic visions of Mexico. Known as the Cinderella of the Pacific, this welcoming town delights with
its cantinas and mariachi bands. During the day here you can fish, snorkel, horseback ride, sightsee or
sunbathe on pristine beaches. Perhaps do a little shopping for local crafts? Ensenada’s elegant Avenida
Lopez Mateos offers excellent buys on silver jewelry, pottery, decorative masks, and leather clothing. A
Baja Mexico cruise vacation offers the perfect opportunity for a relaxing, fun-filled getaway.
Catalina Island
Catalina Island may be only 22 miles away from mainland Los Angeles, but you'll feel as if you've
entered another world as soon as you step ashore. Whether you fancy a stroll through Avalon, Catalina's
main city, or a more adventurous hike through Catalina's Isthmus at Two Harbors, the island offers a
breadth of diverse activities. Long famous for its golden beaches and silver screen history, it is still a
favorite hideaway for movie stars and other Hollywood elite.
The quaint, village type atmosphere is seemingly worlds apart from the hustle and bustle of Los
Angeles. The island is only 21 miles long and 8 miles wide. Unlike anywhere else in California,
automobiles are looked upon with disdain. Catalina offers a wide variety of activities in a small amount
of space, the perfect place to take a day trip and go snorkeling, bird watching, or enjoy all manner of
water sports.
Cozumel, Mexico
The beaches, dining and shopping are great on this tiny tropical isle just 12 miles off Mexico's coast.
But it's the coral reef just off shore and the sacred Mayan ruins that are the primary attractions. Palm-
lined beaches throb with activity, while a dense jungle interior showcases Cozumel's primeval side.
Spectacular Palancar Reef, part of the second longest coral reef system in the world, beckons divers the
world over. Non-divers can kick back on a sun drenched beach, or enjoy any number of seaside
activities, such as shopping the deals at the colorful marketplaces or dining in an open-air cafe.
Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
You'll receive a welcome as warm as the weather in this rustic, banana-shaped idyll of brilliant blue
water, palm-fringed beaches and cooling trade winds. One of three Bay Islands just off the coast of
Honduras, Roatan is home to a mix of eight different cultures who share a common pride in their
homeland. Just off shore, the pristine Belizean Reef teeming with marine life and some of the best pillar
coral in the Caribbean is considered one of the best dive destinations in the world.
Cancun, Mexico
Cancun is a stunning Caribbean paradise with a dual history, one rich in ancient Mayan influences and
Spanish imperialism, and the other a modern lesson on the growth of this slender island into a
fascinating tourist Mecca. In 1967, the government of Mexico began an exhaustive search to find a
complete tourist destination on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. In Cancun, they discovered a site that
had it all: unparalleled natural and cultural beauty highlighted in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean,
the stunning white sand beaches, and the incredible off-shore reefs. Cancun enjoys 15 miles of beautiful
powdery white sand beaches and an endless view of the Caribbean Sea. Its surrounding waters are ideal
for aquatic sports including snorkeling, diving, and parasailing. Golfing is also readily accessible year
round.
More than 1200 archeological sites, many completely restored, are within a few hours drive from
Cancun. Popular guided day tours of the ruins of Tulum, Coba, and Chichen-Itza can be arranged upon
your arrival. Once the sun sets, Cancun offers a large selection of entertainment that includes Mexican-
style bars and sophisticated nightclubs, playing anything from salsa music to modern dance club mixes.
Dining in one of Cancun's excellent gourmet restaurants that offer live dancing and music shows, or
browsing through an exclusive Mexican shopping pavilion, are just two of the many things you can look
forward to on your visit to this Mexican paradise.
Calica/Playa Del Carmen
If you’re a diver or a snorkeling enthusiast, you’ll be fascinated by the brilliant colors of Calica’s
underwater world. Or you can just enjoy basking in the sun on one of the many beautiful beaches.
Special excursions are also available for the adventurous… from scuba diving or snorkeling the coral
reefs, dune-buggying, horseback riding on the beach, exploring underground caves, to party boats and
beach parties.
Progreso/Merida, Mexico
Splendid regional dishes and traditional music and dances local to this region are found in restaurants,
theatres and shops housed in palatial mansions along Paseo de Montejo - a boulevard fashioned after
Paris' Champs Elyse. Progreso, Merida's port city, is only 30 kilometers north. Being centrally located,
Merida is a practical hub to explore all of the splendors of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Belize City, Belize
Belize has more in common with its island neighbors than with the fiery volatility of the rest of Central
America. Belize is English-speaking, and Creole-dominated. This geographically endowed region
features lush lowlands and tremendous wetlands, timbered mountains, prime rainforests and karstic
landscapes pocketed by caves and caverns. Oh, and a pristine coastline protected by the second longest
barrier reef in the world. Belize has some of the best diving in the world, dramatic Mayan ruins looming
out of the untouched jungle and secluded ecolodges catering to the most sedentary adventurers.
Georgetown, Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman is one of a group of three magnificent tropical islands Christopher Columbus called "Las
Tortugas" (the turtles) for the sea creatures he found in the ocean water. The designation did not
endure, however, for on later maps the islands were labeled the Caimanau, the Carib Indian word for
"crocodile." The name "Caimanas" refers inaccurately to the iguanas native to the islands, which were
perhaps at one point mistaken for crocodiles. Among other attractions, visitors to the island will enjoy
learning about the turtles, visiting the town of Hell, exploring Seven-Mile Beach and enjoying the
undersea world.
Costa Maya, Mexico
Costa Maya, once a trading post for the Mayan Empire, is located in the Mexican Caribbean and is best
known for its jungles, beaches, lagoons and Mayan ruins. Recent development and building restrictions
are making Costa Maya the perfect port of call.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Historic San Juan comes alive in a city and rum distillery tour. Spend a full day swimming and exploring
the rain forest. During the evening, let the night reverberate with the Latin rhythms of a Rumba Show.
History buffs will love the various museums and even El Morro, a six-level fort with 140-foot walls.
Whatever your fancy is, the whole city is a must see.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Experience St. Thomas from both air and sea. Get a bird's-eye view of the Virgin Islands when you
view them from a helicopter. Take a submarine tour of the undersea world. Beachcombers will enjoy a
sun-soaked nap on an excursion to Magen's Bay Beach.
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Water lovers will appreciate the aquatic adventures that await in St. Maarten. Gear up for snorkeling or
take a certified dive. Indulge in a rare opportunity to race a multi-million dollar America's Cup sailboat.
Or, take it easy with shopping and island sightseeing.
Call Great Rates Travel at 1-800-718-9091 for Information or Reservations!
Ensenada
Cruise from Los Angeles to the magnificent Baja Peninsula. One visit to Ensenada will fulfill all
romantic visions of Mexico. Known as the Cinderella of the Pacific, this welcoming town delights with
its cantinas and mariachi bands. During the day here you can fish, snorkel, horseback ride, sightsee or
sunbathe on pristine beaches. Perhaps do a little shopping for local crafts? Ensenada’s elegant Avenida
Lopez Mateos offers excellent buys on silver jewelry, pottery, decorative masks, and leather clothing. A
Baja Mexico cruise vacation offers the perfect opportunity for a relaxing, fun-filled getaway.
Catalina Island
Catalina Island may be only 22 miles away from mainland Los Angeles, but you'll feel as if you've
entered another world as soon as you step ashore. Whether you fancy a stroll through Avalon, Catalina's
main city, or a more adventurous hike through Catalina's Isthmus at Two Harbors, the island offers a
breadth of diverse activities. Long famous for its golden beaches and silver screen history, it is still a
favorite hideaway for movie stars and other Hollywood elite.
The quaint, village type atmosphere is seemingly worlds apart from the hustle and bustle of Los
Angeles. The island is only 21 miles long and 8 miles wide. Unlike anywhere else in California,
automobiles are looked upon with disdain. Catalina offers a wide variety of activities in a small amount
of space, the perfect place to take a day trip and go snorkeling, bird watching, or enjoy all manner of
water sports.
Cozumel, Mexico
The beaches, dining and shopping are great on this tiny tropical isle just 12 miles off Mexico's coast.
But it's the coral reef just off shore and the sacred Mayan ruins that are the primary attractions. Palm-
lined beaches throb with activity, while a dense jungle interior showcases Cozumel's primeval side.
Spectacular Palancar Reef, part of the second longest coral reef system in the world, beckons divers the
world over. Non-divers can kick back on a sun drenched beach, or enjoy any number of seaside
activities, such as shopping the deals at the colorful marketplaces or dining in an open-air cafe.
Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
You'll receive a welcome as warm as the weather in this rustic, banana-shaped idyll of brilliant blue
water, palm-fringed beaches and cooling trade winds. One of three Bay Islands just off the coast of
Honduras, Roatan is home to a mix of eight different cultures who share a common pride in their
homeland. Just off shore, the pristine Belizean Reef teeming with marine life and some of the best pillar
coral in the Caribbean is considered one of the best dive destinations in the world.
Cancun, Mexico
Cancun is a stunning Caribbean paradise with a dual history, one rich in ancient Mayan influences and
Spanish imperialism, and the other a modern lesson on the growth of this slender island into a
fascinating tourist Mecca. In 1967, the government of Mexico began an exhaustive search to find a
complete tourist destination on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. In Cancun, they discovered a site that
had it all: unparalleled natural and cultural beauty highlighted in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean,
the stunning white sand beaches, and the incredible off-shore reefs. Cancun enjoys 15 miles of beautiful
powdery white sand beaches and an endless view of the Caribbean Sea. Its surrounding waters are ideal
for aquatic sports including snorkeling, diving, and parasailing. Golfing is also readily accessible year
round.
More than 1200 archeological sites, many completely restored, are within a few hours drive from
Cancun. Popular guided day tours of the ruins of Tulum, Coba, and Chichen-Itza can be arranged upon
your arrival. Once the sun sets, Cancun offers a large selection of entertainment that includes Mexican-
style bars and sophisticated nightclubs, playing anything from salsa music to modern dance club mixes.
Dining in one of Cancun's excellent gourmet restaurants that offer live dancing and music shows, or
browsing through an exclusive Mexican shopping pavilion, are just two of the many things you can look
forward to on your visit to this Mexican paradise.
Calica/Playa Del Carmen
If you’re a diver or a snorkeling enthusiast, you’ll be fascinated by the brilliant colors of Calica’s
underwater world. Or you can just enjoy basking in the sun on one of the many beautiful beaches.
Special excursions are also available for the adventurous… from scuba diving or snorkeling the coral
reefs, dune-buggying, horseback riding on the beach, exploring underground caves, to party boats and
beach parties.
Progreso/Merida, Mexico
Splendid regional dishes and traditional music and dances local to this region are found in restaurants,
theatres and shops housed in palatial mansions along Paseo de Montejo - a boulevard fashioned after
Paris' Champs Elyse. Progreso, Merida's port city, is only 30 kilometers north. Being centrally located,
Merida is a practical hub to explore all of the splendors of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Belize City, Belize
Belize has more in common with its island neighbors than with the fiery volatility of the rest of Central
America. Belize is English-speaking, and Creole-dominated. This geographically endowed region
features lush lowlands and tremendous wetlands, timbered mountains, prime rainforests and karstic
landscapes pocketed by caves and caverns. Oh, and a pristine coastline protected by the second longest
barrier reef in the world. Belize has some of the best diving in the world, dramatic Mayan ruins looming
out of the untouched jungle and secluded ecolodges catering to the most sedentary adventurers.
Georgetown, Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman is one of a group of three magnificent tropical islands Christopher Columbus called "Las
Tortugas" (the turtles) for the sea creatures he found in the ocean water. The designation did not
endure, however, for on later maps the islands were labeled the Caimanau, the Carib Indian word for
"crocodile." The name "Caimanas" refers inaccurately to the iguanas native to the islands, which were
perhaps at one point mistaken for crocodiles. Among other attractions, visitors to the island will enjoy
learning about the turtles, visiting the town of Hell, exploring Seven-Mile Beach and enjoying the
undersea world.
Costa Maya, Mexico
Costa Maya, once a trading post for the Mayan Empire, is located in the Mexican Caribbean and is best
known for its jungles, beaches, lagoons and Mayan ruins. Recent development and building restrictions
are making Costa Maya the perfect port of call.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Historic San Juan comes alive in a city and rum distillery tour. Spend a full day swimming and exploring
the rain forest. During the evening, let the night reverberate with the Latin rhythms of a Rumba Show.
History buffs will love the various museums and even El Morro, a six-level fort with 140-foot walls.
Whatever your fancy is, the whole city is a must see.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Experience St. Thomas from both air and sea. Get a bird's-eye view of the Virgin Islands when you
view them from a helicopter. Take a submarine tour of the undersea world. Beachcombers will enjoy a
sun-soaked nap on an excursion to Magen's Bay Beach.
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Water lovers will appreciate the aquatic adventures that await in St. Maarten. Gear up for snorkeling or
take a certified dive. Indulge in a rare opportunity to race a multi-million dollar America's Cup sailboat.
Or, take it easy with shopping and island sightseeing.
Call Great Rates Travel at 1-800-718-9091 for Information or Reservations!
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