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Freetown
Sierra Leone · Africa
It may still be a bit of a rough diamond, but Sierra Leone’s capital is a true traveller’s gem. Lush rainforest and palm fringed beaches have been sadly overshadowed by Freetown’s turmoil, which has left its pock marked legacy on the city. Happily, this reputation is slowly receding. Expect to be greeted by warm welcomes and wide smiles. The city is slowly rebuilding after spats of fierce fighting in the 1990s. Today Freetown is a bustling metropolis, centred around the busy port.s While there may be an undeniable element of poverty to the city, this is more than out balanced by the unfailingly optimistic vibrancy and intriguing history that Freetown offers. This joie de vivre makes Freetown one of West Africa’s most dynamic cities; think bustling streets and gentle sign-song sounds of local dialect Krio. British philanthropists founded the ‘Province of Freedom’, which later became Freetown in 1787. This was a British crown colony and the principal base for the suppression of the slave trade. By 1792, over 1,000 freed slaves from Nova Scotia had joined the original settlers, called the Maroons. Another group of slaves rebelled in Jamaica and travelled to Freetown in 1800. Unsurprisingly, colonial reign has left its mark on the architecture of the city. British involvement is best viewed at the National Museum, and in the superbly preserved Victorian railway. The uplands around Freetown are verdant and home to the Western Area Forest Reserve (accepted by UNESCO as a tentative World Heritage Site).
Funafuti
Funafuti is an atoll and the capital of the island nation of Tuvalu. It has a population of 6,320 people, making it the country's most populous atoll, with 60.15 percent of Tuvalu's population. It consists of a narrow sweep of land between 20 and 400 metres wide, encircling a large lagoon 18 km long and 14 km wide.
Geelong (Melbourne)
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Known as an agricultural and pastoral town in the past and as an industrial center after the 1850’s gold rush, Geelong is now experiencing record growth, economic development and investment. Its name originates from the Aboriginal word for bay - jillong. Located on the shores of Corio Bay, this bustling metropolis, second-largest city in Victoria and gateway to the spectacular Ocean Road has always had strong links with the water. Interest in renovating the waterfront and investing in museums and tourism facilities has grown in recent years. View less The results can be seen in the vibrant waterfront precinct, the Art Deco Eastern Beach and by the number of holiday makers increasing each year.
Geesthacht, Germany
Northern Europe & Baltic
The small town of Geesthacht is located directly on the banks of the Elbe, north of Hamburg. It has its own lock on which you can walk from one side of the Elbe to the other. But also numerous sights for such a small city. Geesthacht has the Theklahaus and the Besenhoster ruins in the nature reserve. There is also a small half-timbered church in the city center. In the oldest house in town there is a museum and the tourist information office. There are also many small restaurants and rustic bars in the city center.
George Island
US East Coast & Canada
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a remote and inhospitable collection of islands, consisting of South Georgia and a chain of smaller islands known as the South Sandwich Islands.
Georgetown, Ascension Island
Africa
A cruise to the Cayman Islands has everything you would want from a Caribbean destination—warm breezes, clear seas and a laid-back attitude—but the archipelago also has something you might not expect: an exciting culinary scene. Between the celebrity chefs who’ve set up shop on Grand Cayman and the 135 or so resident nationalities that have helped season the island’s giant melting pot, this is, hands down, one of the best places to eat in the Caribbean. In and around George Town, the Cayman Islands' capital, you’ll find such an amazing array of culinary offerings, you’ll fear for the future of any buttons, snaps or hooks on your waistband. And that’s where the island’s other chief pleasures come in: There’s enough walking (whether along the fabled Seven Mile Beach, around historic sites or through lush gardens) as well as stunning swimming, snorkeling and diving to be done to counter the effects of . . . So. Much. Good. Food. Or at least you can begin to. Oh, and one warning: Should you wind up at Rum Point—Grand Cayman’s castaway beach imago—there’s a good chance your ship is, by your own design, sailing without you. Regardless of what you do, our Cayman Islands cruises are sure to have something relaxing and enjoyable for you to experience and remember.
Giglio
Mediterranean
In the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea, 11km off the Argentario promontory, Giglio Island boasts many treasures to explore within its 21 sq km. Crystal clear water rich in marine life surround land that is still 90% uninhabited. With the exception of the Franco promontory, this mountainous island is almost exclusively granite. Perhaps the most significant feature is the 30 km of coast, alternating smooth granite with enchanting bays, deep rocky inlets and sandy beaches, and offering plenty of opportunities to bathe in tranquil waters.
Grande Anse, La Desirade
Caribbean & Bahamas
On the west coast of Martinique, slightly to the north of the charming and authentic fishing port of Anses d’Arlet, the Grande Anse d’Arlet looks like El Dorado with its palm trees, its smooth sea and white sandy beach: its idyllic shore is a paradise for divers: Do like the locals, and relax on the little bar and restaurant terraces that border the beach and enjoy the exceptional light over the Caribbean sea, weather permitting. If you take the paths that lead through the tropical vegetation, you’ll get back to the road that leads to Anses d’Arlet.
Greifswald-Wieck
Northern Europe & Baltic
Greifswald-Wieck is an old, listed fishing village, which was built five kilometers east of the Hanseatic city of Greifswald on the river Ryck. Its history goes back to the 13th century. The main attraction of Greifswald-Wieck is the wooden bascule bridge built in 1887: It is still in operation, connects Wieck and Eldena and is opened every hour using a crank handle. Also worth seeing are the fishermen's houses with their typical thatched roofs and the picturesque harbor where the sailing training ship “Greif” is anchored.
Groningen, Netherlands
Northern Europe & Baltic
Groningen is the northeasternmost province of the Netherlands. It borders on Friesland to the west, Drenthe to the south, the German state of Lower Saxony to the east, and the Wadden Sea to the north. As of November 2019, Groningen had a population of 585,881 and a total area of 2,960 km².
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