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Florida & Western Caribbean Discovery
20 DAYS FROM £1649

This holiday has departures available between: 4th Mar 2009 to 11th Nov 2009

Take in both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of Florida, with a journey to the sub-tropical Everglades and the paradise of the Florida Keys, followed by a relaxing cruise of the sparkling Western Caribbean.

Highlights

St Augustine Orientation tour
Cape Canaveral Kennedy Space Centre
Miami Beach Orientation tour
Everglades Visit and air-boat ride
Fort Myers Thomas Edison's house and laboratory; Henry Ford's winter home
Key West
St Pete Beach
Orlando George Town
Cozumel
Belize City
Roatan Island

Holiday Itinerary

DAY 1: UK - Orlando.
Fly to Orlando where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 2: Orlando - St Augustine - Cocoa Beach.
This morning we head to picturesque St Augustine, the oldest European city in the United States, founded by Juan Ponce de Leon in his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth. You'll visit the Oldest House in the US and the 17th-century Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - the oldest masonry fort in the United States. End the day with a walk on sandy Cocoa Beach.

DAY 3: Cocoa Beach - Cape Canaveral - Hollywood Beach.
Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Centre are the hub of America's space operations. A NASA tour provides insights into the achievements of America's space programme. We then head south to Hollywood Beach where you will stay for two nights.

DAY 4: Hollywood Beach. Visit to Miami Beach.
This morning join our included excursion to Miami Beach, with its colourful art deco buildings, and stop at Miami's lively Bayside Market. Afterwards, return to Hollywood Beach. Since the rest of the day is at leisure, why not enjoy the Florida sun while relaxing by your hotel pool.

DAY 5: Hollywood Beach - Key Largo - Key West.
South today to Key Largo, where America's largest coral reef protects the shoreline. Travel along the Overseas Highway, crossing 42 bridges through the Florida Keys to picturesque Key West, the southernmost town in continental United States. The suggestion for this evening is a visit to Mallory Square to view the spectacular sunset and then a stroll on Duval Street with its colourful cafés.

DAY 6: Key West.
A full day to explore the tropical island city of Key West, boasting Victorian homes, gingerbread conch houses and mansions on the National Register. You may want to see Ernest Hemingway's home, Harry Truman's Little Whitehouse, or the John Audubon House and Gardens. No trip would be complete without a visit to the Southernmost Point in the US, situated less than 90 miles north of Cuba.

DAY 7: Key West - Everglades. Included airboat ride - Naples.
Head back to the mainland and the subtropical wilderness of the Everglades. Board your airboat for a thrilling ride through the extensive swamplands. Sleepy alligators basking on the banks of the waterways are a common sight. Overnight in Naples.

DAY 8: Naples - Fort Myers - St Pete Beach.
We begin the day with an included visit to Fort Myers, the winter home and laboratory of the famous inventor Thomas Edison, where we'll tour the museum which houses a large collection of his inventions. Be sure not to miss the enormous banyan tree in the tropical, botanical garden! We then step through the always open 'Friendship Gate' to visit Henry Ford's winter home. We will cross Tampa Bay over the impressive Sunshine Skyway Bridge to the resort of St Pete Beach, with its lovely white sand beaches. In the evening, why not join us for an optional dinner cruise along Florida's beautiful inland waters?

DAY 9: St Pete Beach.
A full day to relax at your seaside hotel. St Pete Beach area offers a fine selection of warm-weather activities, including tennis, golf, deep-sea fishing, and a variety of watersports. Your Tour Director will have suggestions on the best places to shop and dine.

DAY 10-11: St Pete Beach.
Enjoy a further 2 days at leisure at your resort hotel in St Pete Beach.

DAY 12: Tampa.
This afternoon, transfer to the cruise terminal for embarkation. Your ship, Carnival Legend, will sail from Tampa at 4pm - gliding into the sunset. (D)

DAY 13: At sea.
A day at sea to get to grips with all the wonderful facilities your ship has to offer. Leave your watch behind and just relax on deck or in the pool, enjoy a leisurely al fresco lunch, or simply indulge yourself with a relaxing spa treatment. (B, L, D)

DAY 14: George Town, Grand Cayman.
Your first port of call is beautiful Grand Cayman, a stunning Caribbean island lapped by sparkling turquoise waters, rich with colourful marine life and spectacular coral reefs. Fringed with soft, white-sand beaches and lush tropical palms, this paradise island has plenty to offer visitors. Soak up the sun on Seven Mile Beach and visit the unique Cayman Turtle Farm for a swim with the famous stingrays and turtles. Stroll around George Town, one of the leading shopping centres in the Caribbean region, with its range of boutiques and duty free shops, or head to the harbour front, home to traditional Caymanian gingerbread-style buildings. For a novelty, stop by the local limestone formations named 'Hell', from where you can send postcards proving you've been 'to Hell and back'. (B, L, D)

DAY 15: Cozumel.
Cozumel is the largest island in the Mayan Caribbean, and derives its name from the Mayans who once inhabited the island and believed it to be a sacred place. Its name translates to 'land of the swallows', in reference to the indigenous birds living on the island. Cozumel's limestone shore is surrounded by crystal clear waters, which range from sparkling aquamarine to deep, velvety indigo. Due to the seemingly endless reefs and great water visibility, Cozumel is considered by many to be the finest dive destination in the Atlantic. Today, you can visit a Mayan archaeological site, go snorkelling, shop for silver and leather goods in the many craft stores, or meet the Bottlenose dolphins in Chankanaab National Park. (B, L, D)

DAY 16: Belize City.
This colourful Caribbean city is the former capital of Belize. Spend time in the old city, with its colourful, wooden colonial houses, narrow streets, and edgy modern structures, which provide the city with a unique character. Do not miss St John's Cathedral, built in 1847 and the oldest, most important Anglican Church in Central America, or the famous lighthouse, which marks the grave of the Portuguese Baron, a man who left a great fortune to Belize. Pay a visit to the fascinating 'Community Baboon Sanctuary', home to many Howler Monkeys which are known as 'baboons' in the Creole language. These primates live in a near-perfect wild habitat: the lush, rich forest alongside the fertile Belize River. You could also spend the day enjoying one of several activities including horseback riding, snorkelling, or venturing further afield to explore ancient Mayan cities. (B, L, D)

DAY 17: Roatan Island.
Blessed with powdery-white sand beaches, stunning natural surrounds and lusciously rich tropical forests, Roatan Island is a paradise for beach and nature lovers alike. Set amidst the beautiful Bay Islands, off the north coast of Honduras, Roatan is lapped by the warm, clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and offers spectacular watersports opportunities including kayaking, swimming with dolphins, snorkelling and scuba diving amidst the magnificent coral reefs. Perhaps explore the island itself on a discovery tour of the east or west coast, head inland to experience the rugged and beautiful, wildlife-rich Gumbalimba Park - where a wide range of optional activities ensures you can be as active or relaxed as you like, or simply relax and enjoy one of the many palm-fringed, pristine beaches. (B, L, D)

DAY 18: At sea.
Enjoy a full day at sea to take advantage of all the facilities, games and sports your ship has to offer. (B, L, D)

DAY 19: Tampa - UK.
On arrival at the cruise terminal, you will be met and transferred to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK. (B)

DAY 20: Home landing in the UK.

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Florida Discovery

Western Caribbean Cruise

  • Carnival Legend DiamondDiamondDiamondDiamond

    Carnival Legend is a true 'floating resort' in every way. She carries 2,124 passengers and her aim is to provide informal cruising with plenty of entertainment, activities and top of the range sports and leisure amenities on offer. The ship's officers are Italian, with the vast majority of passengers on board coming from North America. The on board currency is the US dollar.

    Public Rooms & Facilities
    Three outdoor swimming pools; two main restaurants; seven bars and lounges; 24 hour pizzeria; Lido Buffet; Spa Carnival with sauna; whirlpools; massage room and gym; nightclub; casino with blackjack, roulette and poker; duty free shopping mall; library and games room; beauty salon; infirmary; photographer and photo gallery; shore excursion office; 14 lifts and a self service launderette.
    Dining
    Your cruise includes full board (breakfast; mid-morning snack; lunch; afternoon tea; dinner; midnight buffet; late night mini-buffet). Carnival serves a mixture of delicious international and American cuisine, with a whole range of dining choices on offer. By night, Carnival Legend's main restaurant has two sittings; be sure not to miss the singing waiters! There are of course more casual dining alternatives in the Bistro or the Pizzeria open 24 hours a day. And why not sample the sophisticated reservations only Supper Club (cover charge applies) set panoramically above the 7 storey atrium.
    Cabins
    All standard inside and outside cabins are comfortable and practical in layout with good storage space. All cabins have a colour TV; wall safe; 24 hour room service; and shower and wc. Your holiday price includes a category 4a cabin, or you may choose to upgrade.
    Options/Upgrades
    Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
    4a Twin inside lower deck cabin
    6a Twin outside lower deck cabin with picture window
    8a Twin outside cabin with private balcony
    Tipping
    All gratuities to cabin stewards, restaurant waiters and your bus boy are included in the price of your holiday. A 15% service charge is automatically added to all on board bar purchases.