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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