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Cruising under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco is one of the worlds greatest travel experiences for it acts as gateway to a fascinating city set across dozens ofhills overlooking the bay. The hippies are long gone but San Franciscos scenic beauty, laid-back ambience and more than 3,000 restaurants make it a joy to visit. The famous Fishermans Wharf harbourfront restaurant and multi-coloured boats complex, where seals happily sunbathe on its wooden decking, faces out towards the former island prison of Alcatraz which is now a major tourist attraction just like the citys colourful Chinatown district and upmarket shopping centre in Union Square. And no visit to San Francisco would be complete without a trip on the citys 130-year-old tram system carrying you up and down the improbably steep streets made famous by that stomach-churning Steve McQueen car chase in the movie Bullitt. From the city, you can also visit the pretty resorts of Sausalito and Monterey.

Cruising under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco is one of the worlds greatest travel experiences for it acts as gateway to a fascinating city set across dozens ofhills overlooking the bay. The hippies are long gone but San Franciscos scenic beauty, laid-back ambience and more than 3,000 restaurants make it a joy to visit. The famous Fishermans Wharf harbourfront restaurant and multi-coloured boats complex, where seals happily sunbathe on its wooden decking, faces out towards the former island prison of Alcatraz which is now a major tourist attraction just like the citys colourful Chinatown district and upmarket shopping centre in Union Square. And no visit to San Francisco would be complete without a trip on the citys 130-year-old tram system carrying you up and down the improbably steep streets made famous by that stomach-churning Steve McQueen car chase in the movie Bullitt. From the city, you can also visit the pretty resorts of Sausalito and Monterey.

Hula dancing, surfing and magnificent sandy beaches all spring to mind when you hear the name ‘Hawaii. Honolulu is Hawaiis capital, situated on the island of Oahu. Downtown you will discover the only royal palace on American soil. Spend a day lounging on Waikiki beach or relive a dramatic moment in history with a visit to Pearl Harbour and the Arizona Memorial.

Μόλις φτάσετε στην πρωτεύουσα της Σαμόα, την Άπια, θα μπείτε κατευθείαν στο σκηνικό της ταινίας “Νότιο Ειρηνικό” – η πρώτη εντύπωση είναι μαγική. Στο κύριο νησί των Σαμόα, το Upolu, υπάρχει ένα ενδιαφέρον μείγμα ιστορικών εκκλησιών και μνημείων, πολυσύχναστων υπαίθριων και ιχθυαγορών και χαλαρών κατοικημένων περιοχών που έχουν μια φιλόξενη, παραδοσιακή αίσθηση χωριού. Γύρω από το νησί υπάρχουν μερικές από τις καλύτερες παραλίες του Νότιου Ειρηνικού (με μαύρη άμμο). Και για να αποδείξετε ότι πρόκειται πραγματικά για ένα “Νησί του Θησαυρού”, επισκεφθείτε τη Βαλλίμα, λίγο έξω από την Άπια, όπου εγκαταστάθηκε ο Ρόμπερτ Λούις Στίβενσον και πέρασε τα τελευταία πέντε χρόνια της ζωής του. Σε κοντινή απόσταση υπάρχει ένα εξαιρετικό μουσείο, αφιερωμένο σε αυτόν τον υπέροχο παραμυθά.

Suva is the capital of Fiji and is a beautiful harbour city. Its tall modern buildings are beautifully balanced by rich traditional colonial architecture. Major landmarks include the Thurston Gardens, next to Government House, the official residence of the President of the Republic of Fiji and the museum, recognised as one of the best of its type in the South Pacific. Not to be missed are the municipal markets near the waterfront, which come to life on a Saturday morning

Port Vila is the harborside capital and main hub of Vanuatu, on Efate island. Its small downtown is home to colorful market stalls selling produce and local handicrafts. The National Museum of Vanuatu, inside the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, displays artifacts such as slit-gong drums and outrigger canoes. The town is a base for diving and trips to Mele Cascades, a multi-tiered waterfall with rock pools in a rainforest.

Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. One of the worlds great cities and harbours, Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. Even before the 2000 Olympics, cruises to Sydney had much to offer – hosting the games just made the city even better with improved facilities and extra dining and entertainment venues all round. From the waterside restaurants fringing the historic Rocks district, the Sydney cruise tour takes you around Sydney Cove past the Circular Quay ferry terminal to that remarkable Opera House and the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.

Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. One of the worlds great cities and harbours, Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. Even before the 2000 Olympics, cruises to Sydney had much to offer – hosting the games just made the city even better with improved facilities and extra dining and entertainment venues all round. From the waterside restaurants fringing the historic Rocks district, the Sydney cruise tour takes you around Sydney Cove past the Circular Quay ferry terminal to that remarkable Opera House and the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.