Places to visit

If you are looking for adventure, then taking the Chukka Adventure tour is the best way to experience the sights of Half Moon Bay in the Bahamas, Montego Bay, St. Mary and Ocho Rios in Jamaica, and the Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands. 

Dunn River falls is a hidden treasure of the Jamaican islands and the rocks may be climbed with expert local guidance.  If you want to experience the rural life of Jamaican villages then visiting Nine Miles is a must.  It was also the home and is the resting place of the great Bob Marley. 

The Dolphin Cove is the largest maritime attraction in the Caribbean and the friendly dolphins only make the experience more beautiful and memorable.   The remarkable fauna in Jamaica includes land mammals, snakes, iguanas and crocodiles.  Beautiful and exotic birds add to the wild beauty of Jamaica. The nation’s official bird is the Red-billed Streamertail, a hummingbird that is found abundantly around the islands. 

The Bubbling Hot Spring or the Health Stream as it known locally is another attraction that offers a relaxing bath with curative properties, and is among the most visited of Jamaica’s attractions.

If you visit the city during January, May or September you may well get the chance to experience Sumo wrestling.  Ryogoku Kokugikan is Tokyo’s national Sumo Hall and is home to the three grand tournaments held in the months previously mentioned.

The Meiji Shrine is not as popular a tourist destination as the Senso-ji Buddhist temple, but it is wonderfully serene and a pleasant change from the other bright places of worship around the city.  One of the popular tourist destinations that you couldn’t visit this city without taking a stroll across is the Shibuya Crossing.  It is the one that is shown in films such as ‘The Fast and the Furious – Tokyo Drift’, an essential sight to see.

Destinations in Iceland 

Iceland cruises offer some of the finest shore excursions in the North Atlantic region.  Akureyri is a busy fishing port nestled in the shadow of the mountains, and offers a fascinating look into Iceland’s mix of old and new cultures.  The city is Iceland’s cultural hub, and in summer is one of the most popular ports of call for cruise ships. 
Reykjavik is Iceland’s capital, and is renowned for its cosmopolitan populace and rock formations that mimic the surface of the moon.  The city’s geysers and sulphur pits are a reminder of the volcanic nature of the island and are unique to the region. 

Heimaey is a small island and a very popular port of call.  It is famed for its active volcanoes and vibrant birdlife; the Atlantic Puffin calls this region home.  Husavik and Isafjordur are centres of historic and commercial importance and offer travellers the chance to sample the elegant, simple pleasures of a true Icelandic experience.
 
With theme nights and charming hospitality to add to the enjoyable shore excursions, Iceland cruises are the perfect choice for a cruise adventure, and offer travellers a mix of excitement and relaxation. 

Casco Viejo has experienced many ups and downs since it was founded in 1519. It is the oldest city on the Pacific Coast of the Americas and its importance waned as Panama embraced twentieth century lifestyle and commerce. Visitors can wander the narrow streets during the day, passing tightly packed houses with wrought iron terraces. Many of the buildings are in a state of some disrepair, but many have been lovingly restored.

For many years Casco Viejo was a rundown slum, home to the poorest of the poor. However, in the late 1990′s, the town experienced major rejuvenation and now it is a place where visitors from all over the world can learn about the mingling of Spanish and French cultures that makes Panama the city it is today. There are faithfully restored buildings, such as the Canal House, a bed-and-breakfast establishment where visitors can spend their holiday enjoying the enchanting atmosphere of this history-soaked town.

Casco Viejo has many museums, including the Museo de Canal, where tourists can learn the story of the Panama Canal. Of course, there is much more to Panama than the canal and its history, but seeing the canal and Casco Viejo often awakens visitors’ thirst for a more thorough exploration of the region. The exotic delights of the jungle, beaches and wildlife are just waiting to be discovered.

From Sofia, the next stop is the second largest city in Bulgaria, Plovdiv, which is around an hour and a half away.  This is an ancient Roman city with lots of attractive buildings and protected sites, like the antique theatre and the many 19th century churches.  Further east, Stara Zagora, half way between Sofia and Bourgas, is one of the oldest settlements in Eastern Europe and has sights such as the Thracian tombs, Roman baths and Samarsko Zname Monument.

From Stara Zagora eastwards, you can travel along roads next to lavender fields and orchards to the seaside town of Bourgas. The main attractions are the sea gardens, big shopping malls, and of course, the beach and its many seafood restaurants.

South from Bourgas, there are a number of small seaside resorts – furthest south east is Kiten.  A drive of four and a half hours will take you over the Turkish border to Istanbul, where you will see where Eastern Europe meets the orient in Istanbul’s eclectic culture.  The Blue Mosque, The Grand Bazaar, and other evidence of Byzantine and Ottoman are the main attractions.

Magic kingdom is the main Disney Park where you will find Cinderella’s castle, rides and even a rollercoaster. As well as this, there is also an afternoon parade that usually starts around 3pm down Main Street USA which features all of the main Disney characters and the kids are guaranteed to love it.

This is where the movies really come alive! There’s so much to do including: an Aerosmith rollercoaster, (not for the fainthearted!) Indiana Jones stunts and a Disney show in the evening consisting of: lights, water and fireworks. It is truly spectacular.

A Disney World Florida there is just too much to describe, as well as the various different attraction and rides, there is also a wide range of restaurants and bars to try out and enjoy.

The best part about the holiday is that everyone enjoys it. The kids are able to meet their favourite Disney characters in real life and get to spend every day of the holiday enjoying their company, too. The resort is also highly popular with the adults and in many cases, the adults have actually proven to enjoy the holiday at the resorts more.

At Disneyland, Florida there is always something to do, whether it be in the day, or at night. There is something for everyone and you will always be occupied. There is only one problem when it comes to Disneyland Florida and that is the fact that no holiday will ever be long enough for you to see and do everything that there is to do at the resort!

Adults and teenagers are sure to enjoy scuba diving in the island’s crystal clear waters. Even if you have no prior scuba diving training, you can easily learn the basics of the sport in just a few hours. The knowledge you gain will be enough for you to safely join in a scuba diving trip led by a dive master. Scuba diving trips on Grand Cayman Island include shore diving and boat diving. When shore diving you literally walk into the ocean from the beach. When boat diving, you must jump off a boat into the ocean to start your scuba diving adventure.

Lots of people who visit Grand Cayman feel that they cannot leave until they have experienced stingray feeding while scuba diving. There are many stingrays near Grand Cayman Island, many of which are happy to swim right up to you for food. The stingrays in this part of the world are so large that they can often wrap their silky wings around your whole body, making for a unique and memorable diving experience.

The most direct route to Croatia is by plane from Heathrow, Luton, Gatwick, Stansted, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands or Bradford airports. You will find flights from the UK to take you to Dubrovnik, Split, Pula, Rijeka or Zagreb airports.

You can also fly to countries near Croatia, such as Hungary, Austria or Italy and travel the rest of the way by ferry, bus or train. This will give you the opportunity to see more of Europe on the way. The stopovers available to you vary, depending on the route you prefer, but include, Cologne, Bonn, Stockholm, Oslo, Helsinki, Stuttgart, Paris, Amsterdam, Geneva, Hanover, Hamburg, Berlin, Nuremburg, Dusseldorf or Copenhagen.

There are bus services to Croatia from Austria, Germany, Italy and Slovenia. The most common destination is Zagreb, but there are also services to Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Rijeka, Rovinj and Porec.

If you would like to travel to Croatia by train, the most popular destinations are Zagreb, Rijeka, Pula and Split. You can travel from many European cities, such as Vienna, Salzburg, Munich or Budapest. Train travel can be lengthy, for instance a trip from Budapest to Zagreb could take up to 6½ hours, including a change of trains.

If you are the type of traveller who prefers to drive, you can go from the UK through Germany, via the autobahns. A popular route starts from Dover, going through Calais, Frankfurt, Nuremburg, Graz and Slovenia, finishing in Zagreb.

If you enjoy a ferry trip, many seasoned tourists recommend going to Croatia by way of Italy. You can leave from Bari, Termoli, Ancona, Pesaro, Rimini, Cesenatico, Ravenna or Venice. There are no ferry services from any other country.

Visitors who stay in this part of the capital have several choices for beautiful views of the bustling streets and impressive architecture. Hotels spare no expense to provide comfortable beds, cosy rooms and first-class service. In addition, visitors are near popular London attractions and only a short ride away from other interesting parts of the city.

When choosing a hotel, consider any special amenities you will need, such as a family hotel that welcomes young children or a place for pets to stay. Also consider the type of hotel you enjoy, from modern to more traditional, as St. James Square offers a variety of hotels in various styles. Guests looking for something with the feel of a home, rather than a hotel, may wish to stay at a London bed and breakfast instead.

Most sailors long to skipper their own boat, whether on the open ocean or following a coastline. It is the best way to see rarely visited fishing villages, untouched beaches and miles of unpopulated mountains. Although the intention to live at sea can take months of preparation, there is a way for budding sailors to test their skills and strengthen their sea legs for a week at a time.  

The American Sailing Association has a list of schools around the world that teach sailors how to skipper their own boat. You can choose an exotic Caribbean destination, take the classes and charter a boat, skippered by you, of course. Sailors can choose from sailboats and catamarans or you can go all out by opting for a fully crewed yacht.