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Old San Juan   San Juan

Old San Juan, San Juan

 40 Reviews  A city's most defining characteristics are its food, architecture and cultural traditions. I suggest checking out Favors of San Juan (http://www.sanjuanfoodtours.com) if you're going to be spending... 

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Beach   Varadero

Beach, Varadero

 19 Reviews  This wasn't my first trip down south, but never before had I spent so much time at the beach! The beach in Varadero is absolutely beautiful, and so is the water. It also helps that from 10:00 am to... 

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Habana Vieja - Old Havana   Havana

Habana Vieja - Old Havana, Havana

 42 Reviews  During our visit to Havana, one of my favorite things to do was to just walk through the streets of Habana Vieja, admiring the contrasts of both people and structure. It's an opportunity to see... 

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Rick's Cafe   Negril

Rick's Cafe, Negril

 9 Reviews  From Rick's cafe you may watch an extra show provided by a few young men that jump from the cliffs and higher to the water. The climax of the show is a jump from a very high tree. The tension is... 

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Zona Colonial - Old Town   Santo Domingo

Zona Colonial - Old Town, Santo Domingo

 23 Reviews  Amber is a vegetable fossil resin that when hardened becomes a semi precious gem used in jewelry. The range of its colors go from pale yellowish to bright red, and more rarely green and blue. It... 

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Atlantis at Paradise Island   Nassau

Atlantis at Paradise Island, Nassau

 15 Reviews  We had understood from past reviews that we would be able to go into the lobby of the Atlantis resort, but were told by our tour guide that the pressure of cruise ship and other tourists in the place... 

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Antigua Ruins   Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Ruins, Antigua Guatemala

 32 Reviews  A collection of small museums housed in the 5-star hotel Casa Santo Domingo. The hotel, which is very upmarket, is built on and incorporates the ruins of the old Dominican church complex. Of the... 

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Dunn River Falls   Montego Bay

Dunn River Falls, Montego Bay

 2 Reviews  While its possible to fritter all of your time away on the white sand beaches of Jamiaca with the cool turquoise water lapping gently at your feet, there are other options. Seriously. There is a place... 

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Snorkeling and Scuba   Punta Cana

Snorkeling and Scuba, Punta Cana

 11 Reviews  The Caribbean Festival snorkel excursion was really a great time! We booked our excursion at the resort for about $80-$85. We were picked up by a very colorful bus and we proceeded to several other... 

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National Theater   San José

National Theater, San José

 19 Reviews  On Monday, one of the things we did was a tour of the National Theatre (which was being renovated, so it wasn’t really a tour, and we didn’t pay for it because the guard at the entrance wasn’t there)... 

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Dunn's River Falls   Ocho Rios

Dunn's River Falls, Ocho Rios

 33 Reviews  It's the top attraction of Ocho Rios, and maybe of Jamaica. Advertised as among the most famous falls in the world, we must be aware that it comes from the fun of climbing it, and not for its... 

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Snorkel   Caye Caulker

Snorkel, Caye Caulker

 35 Reviews  The real reason to go to caye caulker is the reef about a half mile off shore. Many companies offer snorkeling tours to the marine reserves close to the reef. We used Raggamuffin tours and were very... 

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Atlantis   Paradise Island

Atlantis, Paradise Island

 40 Reviews  Atlantis is one of the most impressive resorts in the world. It was modeled after the famous lost city of Atlantis, and is a vacationer's paradise. Complete with casino, beach, restaurants,... 

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Beaches   Grand Bahama Island

Beaches, Grand Bahama Island

 9 Reviews  Beaches on the south side of the island are the prettiest, Coral beach which is accessible by Coral road is amazing, that's where Sheraton and Westin are located, Taino beach is kind of like a public... 

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Tips that refer to places other than Belize City   Belize City

Tips that refer to places other than Belize City, Belize City

 18 Reviews  After you get out of the city and into the jungle, you will obviously step back in time. Also, you'll be entering the home of the true Mayan residents, the animals. In the jungles, there will be... 

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Castillo del Morro   Santiago de Cuba

Castillo del Morro, Santiago de Cuba

 9 Reviews  Spanish fortress, south of the city was built in 1633 , designed by same author of Morro in Havana. It has long and disturbing history. Place is nice but crowded with touristic scams who want to sell... 

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Dolphins   Holguín

Dolphins, Holguín

 10 Reviews  A great once in a lifetime experience and only $99 pesos. Time is spent swimming and interacting with the dolphins....lots of opportunity for your guide to take pictures with your camera. We also... 

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Snorkeling   Cayo Coco

Snorkeling, Cayo Coco

 2 Reviews  With Thomas Cook we also went on the "Colourful Cuba" day trip which was good value for money. After arriving in "Moran" the nearest main town (where most of the workers at the hotel complex are... 

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Street Scenes   Trinidad

Street Scenes, Trinidad

 17 Reviews  I like to walk through the streets or sit in a plaza, and see what is going on around me. Here are a few Trinidad scenes. On Sunday, we saw lots of people gathered by the Parque Central--it turned... 

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Xunantunich   San Ignacio

Xunantunich, San Ignacio

 8 Reviews  Xunantunich was one of my favourite Mayan ruins in Belize. Unlike most of the other ruins I was able to investigate this large ruin on my own, so I could climb up and down the large pyramids and tombs... 

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Palacio de Valle   Cienfuegos

Palacio de Valle, Cienfuegos

 13 Reviews  Former palace which at one time was a casino and is now a resturant and gift shop. Located in Punta Gordo on the end of city main ave,towrds the end of cienfuegos coast. The structure and ornamental... 

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Lucaya National Park   Lucaya

Lucaya National Park, Lucaya

 4 Reviews  We wanted to get away from the crowds and experience a more natural part of the islands. We found the cheapest way to do what we wanted was to rent a car and drive out. The drive is an hour from the... 

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Dive, Snorkel   The Bahamas

Dive, Snorkel, The Bahamas

 23 Reviews  Snorkeling and beach party.Went out with Capt.A.J on Exotic Adventures.WOW what an AWESOME time.He took us to some of the most beautiful reefs.He took underwater pictures of me and my family so we... 

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Mayan Ruins   Belize

Mayan Ruins, Belize

 17 Reviews  At the top of the Sun God Temple, there is a circular stone where the Mayans gave their offerings to their Gods. Without a tour guide and much research, you will not able to tell that this circular... 

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Old San Juan   Puerto Rico

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

 36 Reviews  The historic Old San Juan cemetery is just before the San Juan Del Morro Castle. This is one of the oldest cemetery in Puerto Rico. It has this beautiful dome to the right side to the El Morro... 

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The purpose of this it page all those people that have in mind to visit this beautiful country have an a reliable, and sure information.I am located in the area of Puntarenas it leaves north center of Costa Rica, Puntarenas is extensive of the country, this County is the more interesting of the country, has many places interesting to visit, beaches parks and also rivers.also the main port, called the pearl of the pacify.I am also located to less than two kilometers of the Hotel Fiesta Resort the hotel very important of the area.Next I will try to offer them information of the places interesting and attractiveness:

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Jamaica

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Official Name: Jamaica; Land Area: 4,200 square miles (10,880 square kilometers); Population: 2,868,380; Capital: Kingston; Largest City: KingstonWith about 82,000 inhabitants, Montego Bay is Jamaica's second-largest city, and is the country's tourism capital. Montego Bay is the gateway to most of Jamaica's resorts and hotels, which are located on the north coast not far from the city. Montego Bay itself has no shortage of beach resorts, golf courses, historic great houses, restaurants, and night clubs. Most travelers arriving in Jamaica land here. The large bay on which Montego Bay is situated was first visited by Christopher Columbus in 1494. He named the bay El Golfo de Buen Tiempo, which means the "Fair Weather Gulf." The Spanish established a fort to protect the strategic bay, and a settlement grew up around the fort. The Spanish called their settlement Bahía de Manteca, which would...

Honduras

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Official Name: Republic of Honduras; Land Area: 43,201 square miles (111,890 square kilometers); Population: 8,143,564; Capital: Tegucigalpa; Largest City: TegucigalpaLake Yojoa is the largest natural lake in Honduras, with an area of 34 square miles (89 square kilometers). The lake is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places in the country as well. It is almost completely surrounded by rugged mountains that rise almost straight up from its shores. To the west rises the 9,003-foot (2,744-meter) Cerro Santa Bárbara, the second-highest peak in Honduras (pictured here). To the east is Cerro-Azul Meámbar National Park, with peaks reaching 6,824 feet (2,080 meters).Traditionally, Lake Yojoa was internationally known for its world-class bass fishing. The bass bite every 45 seconds on average, and the average fish caught weighs 13 pounds (six kilograms). The road along the east side of...

Bahamas

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Official Name: Commonwealth of the Bahamas; Land Area: 5,400 square miles (13,990 square kilometers); Population: 313,312; Capital: Nassau; Largest City: NassauParliament Square is located in the center of Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, and features the three Public Buildings of Parliament Square, including the Houses of Parliament (pictured here), the Supreme Court Building, and the Ansbacher House. All three buildings have been in continuous use since 1812, and contain most of the nation's government offices. The centerpiece of the square is a statue of Queen Victoria erected in 1905 on her birthday.The square was built by Loyalists who fled from North Carolina to the Bahamas after the United States won its independence from the British.Parliament Square is the scene for the Opening Ceremonies of the Supreme Court in the first week of the months of January, April, July, and...

SUMMIT TIP - Go to a Wedding!

by garridogal

My friends got married in the conservatory of the Celebrity Summit. It was a beautiful spot, the ceremony was quick, and el capitan Guapo performed it. The conservatory was a perfect location for the 30 of us. Face it, when you do a destination wedding, you're not going to get a large crowd. That opens up a little venue like this perfectly.Must warn you that the bride was disappointed in her cake which was baked on board. It looked VERY little like the photo she gave them and that top layer of fondant was too thick and chewy. If you would be horrified to have this happen to your wedding cake, then maybe an on-ship wedding isn't for you.

The whole gang
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SUMMIT TIP - AHHH the SPA!!!!

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Here's a wonderful tip: When docked, Celebrity spa services are offered at a reduced rate. That, plus the discount coupon we received from our travel agent were a like a sign - no, a command to go and ENJOY!I got an amazing Aroma Therapy Wrap and Massage. It was in a word, fantastic. I love to tell people how I was covered in amazing smelling mud and wrapped up like a burrito. And don't even get me started on the foot massage.... Can't wait to do something like this again!Funny thing was that since we were docked, the sounds of the metal drums did work its way into to room and sometimes overpower the mellow spa music.Also.... they will try to sell you their products when you're done with your services. Just say "no" if you don't want 'em!

Chicas at the spa!!!
SUMMIT TIP - Top Deck

by garridogal

Easily my favorite section of the ship! I came to love going up here in the afternoons, grabbing a lounge chair, ordering a cocktail and enjoying the fresh air. Sunsets were always spectacular from here!

Rows of deck chairs - St. Thomas
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SUMMIT TIP - Pools

by garridogal

There's no shortage of pools on the Summit. On the outdoor pool deck there are 2 salt-water pools and 4 hot-tubs. There are plenty of deck chairs - both in the sun and in the shade - around them and tables if you want to have snack or meal there.There's another large jetted salt-water pool in the indoor spa section. And there are two more hot tubs there. Swim on dudes...

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Guatemala is beautiful

by InannaMouse

Guatemala was a lot of fun. We took a bus from Belize to get there. If you like to drink beer, drink it in a big town -- their national beer is awful.The island of Flores is cute and lovely. It's tiny, but cute.Tikal is absolutely amazing -- the pyramids and history are really cool, and the jungle is beautiful. Antigua, the previous capital of Guatemala, is a UNESCO world heritage site. It's mostly cobble-stone streets, and it seems weird to walk around and see mostly tall walls. However, most of those tall walls have their doors open and you find shopping or cafes/bars/restaurants in these lovely courtyard settings. The old convent has been renovated into this amazing hotel/restaurant & living museum. Oh, and don't miss the volcano if you're in Antigua.Alex

Flores
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St. Thomas - Pirate Haven

by ATXtraveler

One of the Virgin Islands that we visited on our first Cruise to the Carribbean was St. Thomas. St. Thomas is the landing spot for most cruise lines within the Virgin Islands, so chances are you will make it here!One of the unique things about this island is the existance of two of the most famous pirate's castles. Bluebeard and Blackbeard both had pirate castles here.... although we were not too impressed :)

Mark at BlueBeard's Castle
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