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A World Cruise - The Grandest Voyage On Earth
by Roy Witman © 2008
Who doesn't dream of one day taking
a trip around the world? Practically
everybody! With a planet filled with so
much glorious wonder, most people long
for faraway places they usually see in
magazines or on television. Considering
two-thirds of the earth's surface is water,
there simply isn't any better way to
accomplish this “one day” dream than by
cruise ship. If you plan to travel in regal
style, the Queen Mary 2 is the way to
go.
Since 1922, Cunard cruise line has
been sailing the world via channels,
passages and open seas. So much more
than a cruise ship, the Queen Mary 2 and
Queen Elizabeth 2 are legendary ocean
liners designed for service to royalty,
heads of state, celebrities and the
wealthy. Calling on ports others won't even
consider, Cunard allows you to explore to
your heart's content.
Crossroads of Civilization
Crossing the Gulf of Oman, you'll spill
out into the Arabian Sea and then the Red
Sea. Navigating the Suez Canal en route
to Alexandria and Cairo, Egypt is an
exciting adventure in and of itself.
Founded by Alexander the Great and
deemed the “Pearl of the Mediterranean,”
Alexandria possesses a more modern feel
than Cairo or Giza. The setting for one of
the greatest love affairs of all time - that
between Cleopatra and Mark Antony -
Alexandria is also home to Pharos'
lighthouse, formerly one of the Seven
Wonders of the World.
Cruising the Mediterranean Sea takes
you to world-famous ports including
Athens, Greece and Rome, Italy before
heading up the Strait of Gibraltar to catch a
glimpse of the renowned Rock. A jaunt
across the Atlantic Ocean delivers you to
Le Havre, France (within close proximity to
Paris and Normandy) before arriving at
your final destination: Southampton,
England.
Dynasties of the Orient
If exotic ports are more to your liking,
then a tour of the Pacific Ocean and East
and South China Sea may be in order.
After exploring Sydney, Australia, embark
on a journey that takes you across the
Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea to New
Guinea. An unspoiled tropical paradise,
New Guinea is home to several active
volcanoes, many of which you can tour. Its
rugged landscape is a contrast of lush,
green mountain ranges set against calm,
blue waters. With an amazing array of
wildlife, New Guinea is an adventurer's
dream.
With ports including Tokyo, Japan;
Shanghai, China; Hong Kong; and
Bangkok, Thailand, your exotic tour of
ancient, mystical cities on the Asian
continent will be one you won't ever forget.
While onboard the Queen Mary 2 or
Queen Elizabeth 2, you'll find white-glove
service at every turn, reminiscent of the
golden era of ocean travel. With
exhilarating activities for the entire family
and cuisine truly fit for crowned heads,
you'll simply be as awe-struck by the
vessel itself as the destinations she lays at
your feet.
Read more about the Cunard Cruise Lines.
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