Named after the Mayaimi tribe that inhabited the area in the 1600s, Miami has skyrocketed to international recognition as the cruise capital of the world. Nestled between Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park, the incredibly diverse tropical metropolis is equally acclaimed for its stunning sandy beaches, extravagant party scene, street art, natural beauty and glittering skyline. Vibrant, classy, edgy, exciting – Miami is everything you want in a cruise destination and more.

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Port of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago and the most important port in the country. The city has plenty of attractions from the past centuries. Fort San Andreas was built in 1785 to protect the harbor and visit one of the Gothic Revival style churches or one of the large mosques with minarets. In the Botanical Garden of the city and the zoo, you get insight into the flora and fauna of Trinidad and Tobago.

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The capital of Dominica, Roseau is a bustling city known for its lively downtown and its industrial port. The city is a hodgepodge of influences: traditional and modern, French and British, colonial and indigenous. Roseau has an attractive, walkable city center and several cathedrals that are worth visiting. Dominica’s biggest tourist attraction are its natural landscapes. Watch for sea life from the comfort of a boat on a dolphin or whale watching tour, or get within arm’s reach while snorkeling or scuba diving. Rainforest tours offer the possibility to discover hidden waterfalls or experience breathtaking views from the mountainous inland.

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The Amazon River is the longest river in South America and is one of the longest in the world. Although more popularly known as a Brazilian river, it also passes through the nations of Colombia and Peru, forming an integral part of the Amazon Rainforest.

Manaus is the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonia, and is situated on the Rio Negro, a few kilometers from the mouth of the Amazon. It is possible to find a variety of monkeys and birds in the surrounding jungle. Furthermore, Manaus offers sights of interesting buildings from the rubber boom period.

Boca da Valeria is a traditional river village with 75 inhabitants. Here you can experience traditional Brazilian life and customs and meet the people in traditional dress. The jungle site and the largest freshwater reservoir on Earth are particularly fascinating.

The Devil's Island lies 13km off the coast of French Guiana in South America and became well known in 1973 when the movie "Papillon" with Dustin Hoffman and Steve McQueen was released.

The capital of the island of Tobago is home to about 5,000 people. The botanical garden in the middle of the city was opened in the 19th Century and is worth seeing. Scarborough's urban landscape is also characterized by small, colorful street shops. Maybe you will find souvenirs for the folks back home.

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