Winter
is coming, and you may need a break from the stretch of chilly days ahead. Why
not plan a winter cruise? We have some suggestions about where to sail.
Beautiful
and close to home, the Caribbean offers warmth and hospitality all year long, even
during the darkest days of winter. The beaches, gardens, dive sites, hiking
trails, scenic overlooks and historic ports of the Caribbean will be ready to
give you the winter break you dream of, wrapped in warm temperatures and
tropical breezes.
Central
America is a year-round cruise destination, the North American winter is a
wonderful time to cruise the Panama Canal. In addition to discovering this feat
of ingenuity and engineering, you can take shore excursions to the coffee
plantations, rain forests and cloud forests of Panama.
Clustered
around the equator (and therefore warm all year), the Galapagos Islands will
give you a memorable winter cruise experience. These isolated Pacific islands,
about 600 miles west of Ecuador, are home to plant and animal species found
nowhere else on earth.
At
the same time winter encroaches on North America, summer comes to South
America, making it an ideal time to cruise there. The hard part is choosing an
itinerary because the choices include everything from the Amazon River and its
mighty rainforest, to the scenic coastlines of Argentina and Chile, or even a cruise
from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Antarctica (note that it will be pretty chilly that
close to the South Pole, so this may not be the best choice if you need warm
weather).
It
will also be summer in Australia and New Zealand. In fact, the northern and
central parts of Australia can be downright hot at that time of year. Still,
the ocean will be there to cool you as you enjoy the incredible scenery of New Zealand
and the beaches and sights of Australia.
A
European cruise won’t provide warm temperatures, but will provide the warmth of a
different kind. A December river cruise will take you to some of the enchanting
Christmas Markets of Europe, where you can drink mulled wine and browse for
handmade treasures under twinkling lights. Or, pack your winter gear and
venture north to Scandinavia to view the northern lights and visit cozy towns
that will provide a warm welcome.
To
make your arrangements for a cruise this winter, talk with Anita, your
professional travel advisor soon.
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