Explore Cities – New & Old

EXPLORE CITIES – NEW & OLD

A land or cruise vacation is a great way to explore cities you never been to before. You can choose to visit the cities of ancient civilizations and learn about their history and culture. Or visit some of the most modern and busy cities in the world where you’ll enjoy five star cuisine or authentic local street food, a pulsing nightlife, and a thoroughly modern culture. Either way you’ll have the opportunity to learn and experience new things.

A vacation offers you the opportunity to expand your experiences – take a walk through the bazaars of Morocco, climb the steps in a castle in Scotland, ride a gondola in Venice, explore an Mayan temple, or dance the night away in a nightclub in Singapore. One of the benefits of a cruise or land tour is they will take you where you’ve never been before, but give you comfort knowing you’ll retreat to your luxurious accommodations each night.

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THE HAUNTING TALE OF POMPEII

Pompeii was a thriving and sophisticated Roman city before it was destroyed by the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. After its destruction it was lost for centuries.

Originally settled by Greeks in the 8th century BC, it reached its peak under Roman rule. The eruption covered the city in 19 to 23 feet of pumice stone and ash.

The quick and total covering of the city by volcanic ash preserved the city as it was at the moment of its death in 79 AD. It has become a source of great knowledge about the ancient Greek and Roman empires. Bakeries were fully intact with their mills, kneading machines and ovens. The tools of sculptors, toolmakers, and gem cutters were found.

Street signs, murals and original Roman graffiti remain. There is even a brothel complete with its picture menu of services offered. Several homes of the wealthy with their pristine garden courtyards are still intact. Today you can still walk through the Forum, the center of the city’s economic, religious and municipal life.

THE CAPITAL TEMPLE AT ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA

One of the largest religious temples in the world, Angkor Wat sits on over 400 acres and dates back to the 7th century. It was built over 600 years.  Originally built as a Hindu temple it was converted to a Buddhist temple in the late 12th century.

While the temple of Angkor Wat may be the most well known and most restored, there are many other temples in the area worth visiting. Each temple is built completely differently. What began as simple brick structures, they developed over time into grand and elaborate temples as the Buddhist influence took hold.

SINGAPORE – ONE OF THE HOTTEST & MOST HAPPENING CITIES

This small city state in Southeast Asia has become one of the top spots for jet-setters. You’ll find highly acclaimed cocktail bars and trendy restaurants open 24 hours. Of course there are karaoke bars galore. If you want to shop, you’ll find top brands in the swanky malls. Bargain hunters go to Little India’s Mustafa Center. The Geyland is both the islands red-light district but also its foodie hotspot.

Whether you prefer partying and shopping in the trendiest  hotspots, or wandering ancient cities, a cruise can take you where you want to go.