Miami, situated on the Atlantic coast in Southeast Florida, is the world's busiest cruise port. An array of world-famous beaches such as South Beach, which is known for its vibrant nightlife scene, continue to put the city on the map for cruise vacationers. Miami is home to many beautiful and lush national parks and botanical gardens, such as Biscayne National Park and the divine Pinecrest Gardens.

Royal Naval Dockyard was the principal base of the Royal Navy in the Western Atlantic between American independence and the Cold War. In 1957 most of the base closed down and the dockyard became a major port of entry into the island. The keep area is now the site of the Bermuda Maritime Museum and the Dolphin Quest attraction.

Horta is the capital city of the Portuguese Azores Islands and is located on the southeast coast of the island of Faial. The city is historically an important port on the Transatlantic sailing route between Europe and the USA. Horta's marina is still one of the world's busiest, every captain to berth here leaves a painted message on the jetty, making the latter into a beautiful colouful mosaic. The Old Town is very picturesque with its cobbled streets and beautiful church facades, however, the city itself is very young and happening, thanks to the local university.

<P>Ponta Delgada is the capital city of the Azores Archipelago and is home to the Sao Miguel Island's main port. Sao Miguel Island is in its turn the largest island in the Portuguese archipelago and has the highest population. The island has been nicknamed 'the Green Island' for its spectacularly breathtaking landscapes. Explore the city with its beautiful old churches, a 16th century fort and a fascinating museum of the Azores' natural history and then embark on an expedition to explore the rest of the stunning island.</p> <b>Highlights of Ponta Delgada</b> <ul> <li>Visit one of the most spiritually important churches in the whole of Portugal - Convento de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca</li> <li>Spot whales and dolphins from a boat departing from the local port</li> <li>Enjoy the spectacular views of the Lagoa das Sete Cidades 15km from the city</li> </ul>

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Portugal's capital is one of Europe's oldest cities, and offers tourists a diverse and interesting cultural activities. The Torre de Belém and the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos were recorded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Lisbon has many interesting buildings, parks and museums and also hosts the annual jazz festival 'Jazz em Agosto'. Saint George castle comes highly recommended, as it offers a spectacular view of the city. In addition, you must try the Portuguese cuisine. Try one of the city's famous dishes, the cod is a particularly loved dish.

The city of Porto is the second biggest city in Portugal and is also known as the secret capital of Portugal. It is located in the north of the country and offers a typical Portuguese flair. It is the birth city of the world-famous Porto wine as well as for its traditional Francesinha dish. The ribeira is a must see, while the clérigos tower is also a sight very much worth a visit.

La Coruna is a city in northwestern Spain . The city is known for the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse from the 2nd Century which, in the past, has shown the way into the harbor. One of the attractions in the relatively near vicinity is the pilgrimage town of Santiago de Compostela.