12 nights. Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Mexico

Day 1

miami, florida

Departure: 16:00

Miami Beach is everything you've heard about, but you have to see it for yourself. Take an Art Deco tour of Miami Beach to fully appreciate the area's signature architecture. The South Beach Art Deco District is a whimsical collection of more than 800 architecturally protected buildings in Miami Beach from the 1930s and 1940s – a definite must-see. Stay in one of its boutique or throwback hotels – you'll also find some of Miami Beach's finest dining, nightlife and spas here. North Beach's Ocean Terrace is fast becoming a smaller version of South Beach, with inviting oceanfront hotels and cafés. Regardless, be sure to go for a beachside stroll or to Haulover Park for fishing, bike rides, tennis or golf. And, of course, Miami Beach’s nightlife always concludes an unforgettable vacation day.

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Day 3

george town, grand cayman

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

The Cayman Islands are a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea, about ninety miles south of Cuba. Their beautiful coral reefs and exceptionally clear waters have made them a favourite destination for divers. Superb beaches along with excellent restaurants and resorts also make them an outstanding spot for holidaymakers. Grand Cayman is the largest island and is home to most of the population and tourist facilities. George Town, a small but affluent port city, is the capital of the Cayman Islands. Located on Grand Cayman, it’s where you’ll find all the main shopping, including the ever-popular rum cake, a wide range of jewellery, and endless duty-free options right by the docks. Most of the main restaurants and bars are in George Town, and many of the island tours start out from here. The buildings are painted in attractive pastel colours, and the city is very well maintained and pleasant to wander around. Grand Cayman is best known for Seven Mile Beach, a stunning stretch of powdery white sand and turquoise sea. Located on the west coast, north of George Town, Seven Mile Beach is often ranked among the finest beaches in the world. If you’re fond of sunshine and the sea, this could be the ideal place for you.

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Day 4

falmouth, jamaica

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Falmouth is the main town and capital of the parish of Trelawny in Jamaica. It sits on Jamaica’s north coast, about 18 miles east of Montego Bay, and is regarded as one of the Caribbean’s best-preserved Georgian towns. Founded by Thomas Reid in 1769, Falmouth thrived for around forty years as a busy market centre and port, during a period when Jamaica was the world’s leading sugar producer. It was named after Falmouth in Cornwall, United Kingdom, the birthplace of Sir William Trelawny, the Governor of Jamaica who played a key role in establishing the town. From the outset, Falmouth was carefully planned, with broad streets laid out in a regular grid, a reliable water supply, and substantial public buildings. Remarkably, it had a piped water system before New York City. Today, Falmouth still has a number of notable historic buildings in the Jamaican Georgian style, many of which are in need of careful preservation and restoration.

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Day 6

cartagena, colombia

Arrival: 06:00 - Departure: 14:00

Declared a part of the UNESCO World Heritage in 1984, Cartagena de Indias is quite possibly one of South America's most beautiful cities. Facing the Caribbean Sea to the west with Cartagena Bay to the south, the city is Colombia's top travel attraction. The city encapsulates all the charm of Spanish colonial architecture. The old town of Cartagena is immaculately preserved, with numerous beautiful squares, churches and old buildings to marvel at. Walking down its picture-perfect streets is just a delight. Stroll along an enchanting maze of cobbled lanes and admire the Spanish colonial buildings including the Palace of the Inquisition, the Clock-Tower and the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas. Eating out is another form of entertainment in Cartagena, with countless choices of new and exotic flavours in its local and international restaurants. Cartagena offers all the enchantment of its history and it is considered one of the greatest cultural treasures in the Americas.

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Day 7

colon, panama

Arrival: 17:00 - Departure: 20:00

Colón is a port city on the Caribbean coast of Panama. It is the capital of Panama’s Colón Province and has traditionally been known as the country’s second city. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Parks and statues – the most notable is the one you see as you enter Colón on Central Avenue. • Christ Church by the Sea. • Colón 2000, Paseo Gorgas. • Columbus Cathedral – a beautiful Catholic church that’s worth a photo, but it’s best not to leave the taxi and walk around the area. • Gatún Locks, Panama Canal.

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Day 8

puerto limon, costa rica

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Limón is a city in Costa Rica, the head of the canton and the province of the same name. It is located at a distance of 152 kilometres east of San José, the capital of the Republic, on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. Its port is the largest and most important for commercial uses in this Central American country. The city of Limón has several Victorian buildings that were adapted to the humid and warm climate of the region, giving rise to the Victorian-Caribbean architectural style. This style is characterised by high ceilings with wooden ornaments such as lace, generous corridors, turrets, railings and cross ventilation systems to alleviate the sensation of heat and humidity characteristic of the area.

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Day 10

belize city, belize

Arrival: 09:30 - Departure: 15:30

Belize is a country on the eastern coast of Central America. This country has a lot to offer, from the lush jungles with exotic plants and animals inland to the white-sand beaches of its islands. Relaxation, outdoor adventure, diving, culture – you can fit it all into a week. Belize is renowned for its Mayan heritage, with some of the best-excavated Mayan temples and cities in Central America. Actun Tunichil Muknal is a Mayan sacrificial burial site near Belmopan, the country’s capital. The site lies entirely within a cave system. Once a sacred place for the Maya, it contains many examples of pottery, ceramics and stoneware, as well as several sets of human sacrificial remains. Near Belmopan you’ll also find Guanacaste National Park, a tropical forest with a vast array of wild flora and fauna, especially the many tropical birds that live where Roaring Creek flows into the larger Belize River. Belize is an excellent destination if you want to escape hectic city life and lose yourself in unspoilt nature. In Belize, time moves more slowly – just soak up its forests and beaches and enjoy the simple life.

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Day 11

cozumel, mexico

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 19:00

Cozumel is an island in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, opposite Playa del Carmen and close to the Yucatán Channel. The main town on the island is San Miguel de Cozumel. The island belongs to Cozumel Municipality in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. There are several beach clubs that offer snorkelling, and the main attractions are the offshore reefs and the many dive shops. Cozumel also has several Mayan archaeological sites. The most extensive remains are at San Gervasio, an inland site a few miles north of the Carretera Transversal highway. Another site is located near the village of El Cedral, inland from the Carretera Costera Sur highway. In Punta Sur Park, at the southern tip of the island, you’ll find the El Caracol temple, believed to have been used as a lighthouse by the Mayans.

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Day 13

miami, florida

Arrival: 07:00

Miami Beach is everything you've heard about, but you have to see it for yourself. Take an Art Deco tour of Miami Beach to fully appreciate the area's signature architecture. The South Beach Art Deco District is a whimsical collection of more than 800 architecturally protected buildings in Miami Beach from the 1930s and 1940s – a definite must-see. Stay in one of its boutique or throwback hotels – you'll also find some of Miami Beach's finest dining, nightlife and spas here. North Beach's Ocean Terrace is fast becoming a smaller version of South Beach, with inviting oceanfront hotels and cafés. Regardless, be sure to go for a beachside stroll or to Haulover Park for fishing, bike rides, tennis or golf. And, of course, Miami Beach’s nightlife always concludes an unforgettable vacation day.

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