Panama Canal From Baltimore, Md

Baltimore is on of the great eastern coast seaports of USA. Baltimore is the second-largest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic Situated on the shores of Chesapeake Bay and only a few hours away from both beaches and mountains, Baltimore serves as a gateway to a great range of attractions. The city has architecturally important buildings from each period of architecture over two centuries. These include: the World Trade Centre - the tallest pentagonal building in the world, the massive National Aquarium, and the thousands of brick and formstone row houses organised in a grid pattern that has marked Baltimore as very different from other American cities. Read more about Baltimore, USA

Half Moon Cay is a protected bay located on a private island about 1160 km south of Nassau, in the archipelago of the Bahamas. Visiting ships anchor in the cay and tender passengers to the pier. This exceptional cruise destination offers miles of crescent-shaped beaches dotted with coconut palms and surrounded by pristine blue waters. Visitors are offered ideal swimming conditions in the calm waters and a very comprehensive water sports program with separate areas designated for these activities. Read more about Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Ocho Rios lies on the north coast of Jamaica. As many believe that Christopher Columbus first set foot here, Columbus Park has been created, where visitors and residents alike can absorb the historical artefacts and the Spanish colonial buildings. Renowned for its most striking waterfalls Ocho Rios owes much of its fame to Dunn's River Falls, a much-photographed and much-climbed attraction. It is a joy to be in or swim underneath the refreshingly cool water of the falls, and great fun to make the climb to the top. Read more about Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Puerto Limon - aka Limon - is the capital of Limón Province in Costa Rica. It is the country's main Caribbean port, and most of its citizens are of African descent. Originally from Jamaica, these workers were brought to the area in the late 19th century to build the railroad line from San José to Limón. It has some fascinating architecture and colourful open air market places. Read more about Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Named one of the seven modern wonders of the world by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Panama Canal is a 77 km ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1903 to 1914, nearly 850,000 vessels have passed through the canal. Interestingly, the 8-10 hour journey from the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east is one from SE to NW. Crossing the Canal is something that we would all like to experience, and subsequently many passenger ships provide a narrator giving excellent information during the crossing. Read more about Panama Canal, Panama

The British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands lies SE of Florida. The capital, Cockburn (‘Co’burn’) Town, is located on the largest island in the Turks Islands archipelago, Grand Turk Island. It is known for tourism as well as being an offshore financial centre. Turks and Caicos Islands have one of the longest coral reefs in the world, making it a premier diving destination. Read more about Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

Baltimore is on of the great eastern coast seaports of USA. Baltimore is the second-largest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic Situated on the shores of Chesapeake Bay and only a few hours away from both beaches and mountains, Baltimore serves as a gateway to a great range of attractions. The city has architecturally important buildings from each period of architecture over two centuries. These include: the World Trade Centre - the tallest pentagonal building in the world, the massive National Aquarium, and the thousands of brick and formstone row houses organised in a grid pattern that has marked Baltimore as very different from other American cities. Read more about Baltimore, USA