Lead Pricing
| G1 - Suite | G2 - Suite | F2 - Suite | F1 - Suite |
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AU $15,820 per person
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AU $15,820 per person
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AU $16,360 per person
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AU $16,630 per person
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The ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer voyages of exploration and discovery to more than 300 ports on all seven continents. All luxury vessels are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating – “upscale but not uptight.” And all ships share certain distinctions in accommodations, service, dining and amenities that elevate them to the lofty vantage point of the enviable six stars.
The Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet includes sister all-suite, all-balcony, 700-guest ships Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner; and the all-suite, 90% balcony Seven Seas Navigator.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises provides discerning guests with the most inclusive luxury cruise experience by offering an incomparable array of complimentary features and services. See below for a listing of these items, combining to provide unprecedented value.
~FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions* ~FREE Luxury Hotel Package for 1st and 2nd guests* ~FREE Beverages including fine wines and premium spirits ~FREE Pre-Paid Gratuities ~FREE In-suite mini-bar replenished daily ~FREE 24-hour room service and no additional charge for specialty restaurants ~Elegant casual dress code. Formal and semi-formal attire optional on sailings of 16 nights or longer ~Welcome bottle of champagne ~Up to four gourmet restaurants including the iconic new steakhouse Prime 7, and Signatures, featuring Le Cordon Bleu®-inspired cuisine, Compass Rose, La Veranda plus the al fresco Pool Grill ~In-suite dining, served course-by-course during restaurant hours ~Butler service in Penthouse Suites and higher, including complimentary in-suite mini-bar setup and iPod® docking station ~Fitness programs, sauna and steam rooms in the spa ~Onboard activities including expert guest lectures, theatre performance and day time entertainment ~Interactive flat screen television in each suite with extensive media library and complimentary movies-on-demand
*Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventure Ashore programmes. FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package is available for Concierge Suites and Higher only.
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony
European Queen Size Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
Built-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 219 ft2 (20 m2)
Balcony: 88 ft2 (8 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes one log-in, one device, per suite*
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony
European Queen Size Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
Built-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 253 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 108 – 55 ft2 (10 – 5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes one log-in, one device, per suite*
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony
European Queen Size Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
Built-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 253 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 88 ft2 (8 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes one log-in, one device, per suite*
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony
European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
Walk-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 332 ft2 (30.8 m2)
Balcony: 115 – 83 ft2 (12.2 – 7.7 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes one log-in, one device, per suite*
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony
European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
Walk-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 332 ft2 (30.8 m2)
Balcony: 132 – 83 ft2 (12.2 – 7.7 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes one log-in, one device, per suite*
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony – Among the Largest at Sea
European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
Walk-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 332 ft2 (30.8 m2)
Balcony: 132 – 115 ft2 (12.2 – 10.6 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite*
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
5% Discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony – Among the Largest at Sea
European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
Walk-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 332 ft2 (30.8 m2)
Balcony: 132 – 83 ft2 (12.2 – 7.7 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite*
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
5% Discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony – Among the Largest at Sea
European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
Walk-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 448 ft2 (41.6 m2)
Balcony: 194 – 111 ft2 (18.2 – 10.3 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite*
Personal Butler
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Daily Canapés
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
5% Discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony – Among the Largest at Sea
European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
Walk-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 448 ft2 (41.6 m2)
Balcony: 176 – 111 ft2 (16.3 – 10.3 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite*
Personal Butler
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Daily Canapés
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
5% Discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony – Among the Largest at Sea
European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
Walk-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 448 ft2 (41.6 m2)
Balcony: 176 – 111 ft2 (16.3 – 10.3 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite*
Personal Butler
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Daily Canapés
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
5% Discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony – Among the Largest at Sea
1 Spacious Bedroom with European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
1 1/2 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathrooms
Walk-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 655 – 577 ft2 (60.8 – 53.6 m2)
Balcony: 237 – 166 ft2 (22.1 – 15.4 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite*
Personal Butler
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Daily Canapés
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
Priority boarding on Embarkation Day with Suite Access at 1:00 pm
Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
5% Discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony – Among the Largest at Sea
1 Spacious Bedroom with European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
1 1/2 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathrooms
Walk-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 655 ft2 (60.8 m2)
Balcony: 263 – 166 ft2 (24.4 – 15.4 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite*
Personal Butler
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Daily Canapés
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
Priority boarding on Embarkation Day with Suite Access at 1:00 pm
Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
5% Discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony – Among the Largest at Sea
1 Spacious Bedroom with European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
2 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathrooms
Walk-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 1,013 – 854 ft2 (94.1 – 79.3 m2)
Balcony: 916 – 277 ft2 (85.1 – 25.7 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite*
Personal Butler
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Daily Canapés
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
Priority boarding on embarkation day with suite access at Noon
Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
5% Discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony – Among the Largest at Sea
2 Spacious Bedrooms with European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
2 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathrooms
Walk-in Closet With Safe
DIMENSIONS
Suite: 1,114-1,064 ft2 (103.5 – 98.8 m2)
Balcony: 994-831 ft2 (92.3-77.2 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and those in same category may vary
in size. Furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite*
Personal Butler
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Daily Canapés
Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar
Set-Up
Priority boarding on embarkation day with suite access at Noon
Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
5% Discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
LAYOUT:
Private Balcony – Among the Largest at Sea
2 Spacious Bedrooms
Spacious Living Room With Sitting Area
2 1/2 Marble and Stone Detailed
Bathrooms
Private In-suite Spa with Sauna,
Steam Room and Jetted Tub
3 Walk-in Closets, 2 Safes
HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE Unlimited WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite*
FREE Personal Car and Guide to Explore Ashore*
FREE Unlimited In-Suite Spa Services*
FREE Unlimited Laundry and Dry Cleaning*
Personal Butler
Luxurious Bath Amenities
Daily Canapés
Personalized In-Suite Full-Liquor
Bar Set-Up
Priority boarding on embarkation day with suite access at Noon
Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone
Vanity and Hair Dryer
Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
5% Discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
DIMENSIONS:
Suite: 3,026 ft2 (281.1 m2)
Balcony: 1,417 ft2 (131.6 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate,
and furniture placement may be
different than as depicted in
photographs. Driver may serve as
the personalized guide or another
guide will be provided.
In-Suite Spa Service is subject to
availability based on the treatment.
Private Sedan transfers apply per
household up to 100 miles. Credit
will not be provided if the services
are declined.
Seven Seas Splendor – luxury perfected.
Building on our long tradition of being the most inclusive luxury experience in the world, we are creating something beyond all expectations. We are yet again elevating a new standard for luxury by striving for the ultimate achievement — perfection.
In our pursuit to exceed your expectations, we are creating a work of art, from bow to stern. No expense, no effort and no detail is being spared in the design of our new ship. In the smallest details you will find care and meticulousness, and across opulent restaurants, spacious suites and sumptuous lounges, witness the majesty of expert craftsmanship and excellence in design.
Intricate marble patterns and soaring ceilings topped by sparkling chandeliers adorn your path throughout this exquisite ship. These inspired spaces foster a new level of sophisticated ambience that perfectly showcases everything Regent Seven Seas Cruises® has to offer. Wherever you turn, you will be enveloped in timeless elegance, absolute comfort and graceful hospitality, as you set off on journeys to explore awe-inspiring destinations around the world.
Your senses will be enchanted by sumptuous décor and unique art that perfectly flow from one area to the next. Similar to how you would happen upon an inviting café on an afternoon stroll, Coffee Connection is one of the spaces that once you discover, you will find yourself returning to again and again. Plus, with our NEW alfresco area, you may even sip your cappuccino while taking in the views. And this is just the beginning.
At every turn, Seven Seas Splendor™ exudes excellence, comfort, and grace; the perfect way to arrive at the places you’ve always dreamed of exploring.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 735 ft
- Tonnage: 55,254
- Maiden Voyage: February 2020
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 750
- Crew Nationality: International
- Officer Nationality: European
- Ship Registration: Marshall Islands
Ship Facilities
- Coffee Connection
- Pacific Rim
- Chartreuse
- Prime 7
- Compass Rose
- Sette Mari At La Veranda
- Constellation Theatre
- Boutiques
- Splendor Lounge
- Casino
- Business Centre
- Meridian Lounge
- Spa
- Infinity Pool
- Gym
- Jogging Track
- Sports Deck
- Shuffle Board
- Bocce Court
- Golf Net
- Paddle Tennis Court
- Pool Grill
- Pool Bar
- Swimning Pool
- Culinary Arts Kitchen
- Library
- Card Room
- Observation Lounge
- Connoisseur Club
- The Study
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec '22 | Miami |
5:00 PM | |
| 14 Dec '22 | At sea | ||
| 15 Dec '22 | Roatan, Honduras |
12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 16 Dec '22 | Harvest Caye, Belize |
8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 17 Dec '22 | Costa Maya, Mexico |
8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 18 Dec '22 | Cozumel, Mexico |
7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 19 Dec '22 | Key West, Florida, USA |
12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 20 Dec '22 | Miami |
7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 21 Dec '22 | At sea | ||
| 22 Dec '22 | Grand Cayman (George Town) |
9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 23 Dec '22 | At sea | ||
| 24 Dec '22 | Cartagena, Colombia |
7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 25 Dec '22 | At sea | ||
| 26 Dec '22 | At sea | ||
| 27 Dec '22 | Puntarenas,Costa Rica |
7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 28 Dec '22 | Corinto, Nicaragua |
10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 29 Dec '22 | Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala |
10:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 30 Dec '22 | At sea | ||
| 31 Dec '22 | Acapulco, Mexico |
8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 01 Jan '23 | At sea | ||
| 02 Jan '23 | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |
8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 03 Jan '23 | At sea | ||
| 04 Jan '23 | Ensenada, Mexico |
10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 05 Jan '23 | Los Angeles, California, USA |
7:00 AM |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
23 Night Cruise sailing from Miami to Los Angeles aboard Seven Seas Splendor.
Seven Seas Splendor – luxury perfected.
Building on our long tradition of being the most inclusive luxury experience in the world, we are creating something beyond all expectations. We are yet again elevating a new standard for luxury by striving for the ultimate achievement — perfection.
In our pursuit to exceed your expectations, we are creating a work of art, from bow to stern. No expense, no effort and no detail is being spared in the design of our new ship. In the smallest details you will find care and meticulousness, and across opulent restaurants, spacious suites and sumptuous lounges, witness the majesty of expert craftsmanship and excellence in design.
Intricate marble patterns and soaring ceilings topped by sparkling chandeliers adorn your path throughout this exquisite ship. These inspired spaces foster a new level of sophisticated ambience that perfectly showcases everything Regent Seven Seas Cruises® has to offer. Wherever you turn, you will be enveloped in timeless elegance, absolute comfort and graceful hospitality, as you set off on journeys to explore awe-inspiring destinations around the world.
Your senses will be enchanted by sumptuous décor and unique art that perfectly flow from one area to the next. Similar to how you would happen upon an inviting café on an afternoon stroll, Coffee Connection is one of the spaces that once you discover, you will find yourself returning to again and again. Plus, with our NEW alfresco area, you may even sip your cappuccino while taking in the views. And this is just the beginning.
At every turn, Seven Seas Splendor™ exudes excellence, comfort, and grace; the perfect way to arrive at the places you’ve always dreamed of exploring.
Highlights of this cruise:
Miami
Sunny Florida skies, year-round warmth and sunshine, a buzzing nightlife and a mix of cultures define this cosmopolitan city. Celebrity-drenched South Beach attracts people-watchers and the Art Deco District is the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world. Tropical style shopping experience’s are readily available from Bal Harbor to Lincoln Road and Coconut Grove. Enjoy authentic Cuban cuisine and culture along Calle Ocho or travel back in time with a visit to the historic Venetian Pool. There is something for everyone in this city dubbed the “Gateway to the America’s.”
Costa Maya
Costa Maya is the closest port of access to many of the lesser known Mayan ruins in the Yucatan including Chacchoben and Kohunlich. These sites are substantially less excavated than the better known pyramids near Cancun. The Mexican government is trying to improve the standard of living for the Indian population. The path chosen to do this in the Costa Maya area is to develop small-scale ecological based tourism destinations, including natural reserve parks.
Key West
This flower-scented little city/island is a haven for famous writers, former hippies, struggling artists, sun seekers, and tourists from all over the world. They like the relaxed pace, the storybook architecture, the carnival-like street life, and they are drawn to Mallory Square every evening to applaud the sunset. The island, just 2 miles wide by 4 miles long, is one of about a thousand coral islets in an archipelago that stretches 126 miles southward from Miami.
Cartagena
Take a scenic drive through the residential area of Manga, and admire the beautiful mansions built in Republican-style architecture at the end of the 19th century. Explore the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, a fort that was once the most important military structure built in Latin America. Enjoy a boat ride to the Islas del Rosario, 26 coral islands located off the coast of Isla Barú, and continue to the island of San MartÃn de Pajarales to visit the aquarium. Enjoy a spectacular dolphin and shark show and other marine attractions there. Board the beautiful Spanish Galleon, a replica of a 17th-century sailing ship, for a cruise of the inner bay of Cartagena.
Puntarenas
Puntarenas, which means “Sandy Point” in Spanish, is the capital and main city in the province Puntarenas, Costa Rica, at the Pacific coast. The oddly-shaped province has its largest section in the South, far from the capital. A mountainous country, Costa Rica ranges from sea level to peaks as high as 13,000 feet and a succession of white, sandy beaches follow one another along the Pacific Coast. The country was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502.
Acapulco
Acapulco, nicknamed “Pearl of the Pacific,” is Mexico’s most glamorous pacific resort. Located on a deep, semi-circular bay, Acapulco is located southwest of Mexico City. Few destinations can match its superb weather with an average of 360 days of sunshine per year and with temperatures comfortably in the 80s. Acapulco was important as a port city for Spanish galleons sailing between Spain and the Orient long before it was “discovered” as a vacation playground.
Los Angeles
After the Jesuits built a series of missions along the coast of Alta California, the Spaniards established a port in 1781 as a supply stop for their coastal shipping routes. With the arrival of the transcontinental railroad and the discovery of oil, people began to arrive in droves. In 1923 the much-photographed giant letters were erected on the hill, and the golden age of Hollywood was born. The scale of Los Angeles, 90 miles long by 50 miles wide, defies belief.