The Mediterranean is best suited for cruising as it has a wonderful climate and rich with history and culture. The improvement in its rank (from tenth to fourth) would speak for itself and tell you how attractive the destination is to the tourists. There are a number of cruise line operators offering cruising packages in this route but the largest of them all is the Royal Olympic. Piraeus in Athens, Silver Whisper, Cadiz, Valleta, Palma de Mallorco and Lisbon are the hot spots in Mediterranean which should be visited. Riding on a yacht would be the best way to see the Mediterranean and across to Cote D’Azur or French Riviera. If you visit Mediterranean during May, you would also be able to enjoy the film festival organized in Cannes. This is one of the most famous and celebrated film festival for which every actor of the Hollywood makes sure that he / she is present. But getting entrance tickets for the party would be a tricky part. You can also enjoy visiting various boutique shops in the city and moving around the sea side villages at Villefranche. St. Jean Cap Ferrat is one of the famous spots which have rows of fine restaurants where you can enjoy good food with a view of the beautiful sea bays.
Other famous destinations of the Mediterranean which can be visited are Casablanca, Cyprus, Barcelona, Corsica, Lisbon, Malta, Gibraltar and Sicily. Egypt and the Red Sea can be well enjoyed during winter. One should really experience diving and snorkeling to enjoy the beauty of coral reefs during this season. The Mediterranean grows a lot of dry fruits like dates, figs, grapes, carob and almonds. These as well form a good resource of income for the nation and are sold in the basins.
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Alaska is the most popular cruise destination and well known for its natural beauty. The cruise season is from May to September and the best time to visit would be during July and August. During this season the weather would be best adding more fun to your vacation. Following are the spots which can be visited in Alaska: Glacier Bay National Park, capital city Juneau, Sitka, College Fjord, foot hills of Mt. Hood, Hells Canyon and Palouse River. There are a number of cruise companies which offer cruise vacations to Alaska. The number of places you visit and the sea route you take would depend on the individual cruise line you travel with. They even offer land trips from the ports and other shore excursions depending on the package you sign up.
Eastern Caribbean’s attractions are St. Maarten, Puerto Rico and Turks Island. These islands are also called as Caicos Islands. Puerto Rico is a location that comes alive during the night. This place is famous for the sound of flamenco and the wild revue shows. St Marten’s attraction is game fishing of tuna, barracuda and marlin. Southern Caribbean includes St. Kitts, Aruba, St. Lucia and Martinique.
Western Caribbean ranks second, Eastern Caribbean ranks third, the Mediterranean ranks fourth and Southern Caribbean is ranked fifth. The Caribbean as a whole general is a top cruise destination which is naturally bordered by the West Indies, South America and Central America. There are also passages which link it to the Atlantic, Panama Canal and the Gulf of Mexico. The mind blowing locations and the area size are the two great factors which has made Caribbean one the most popular cruise destinations in the world. The various locations in Western Caribbean are Belize, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Cayman and the islands of Jamaica. Guatemala is well known for its natural beauty of the coastal line and the mountain scenery. The place is also known for its ancient culture. Warm water diving can be experienced and enjoyed at Grand Cayman for which it is famous. Glass bottomed boats and submarines are also available in this location which would help you enjoy the under water beauty of the sea.