The Tony Hotel South Beach

The award-winning The Hotel of South Beach is housed in a historic Art Déco building and is excellently situated between Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive. Lummus Park and the marvellous beach are just a few steps away; major attractions such as Lincoln Road Mall, New World Symphony or Jackie Gleason Theatre are within walking distance. In the surrounding area, countless splendid shops, boutiques, restaurants, bars and lively nightclubs can be found. The hotel was built in 1939, by master architect L. Murray Dixon, and it features a wonderful rooftop terrace with outdoor pool, panoramic ocean views and the Spire Bar & Lounge, set behind the historic Tiffany spire. The restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine, and guests can work out in the fitness centre. For added convenience, there is complimentary wireless internet access available in the rooms, public areas and the meeting area. An elegant and stylish way to live the authentic South Beach experience.

Miami

Ocean Drive on Miami South Beach is the main beach drag in the heart of the neon-lit area lined with bars and restaurants where the tanned and toned rub shoulders with the diners, drinkers, sunbathers and swimmers. This is party central with everything contained in one area. Perhaps have dinner in the Versace mansion, go shopping in one of the huge shopping malls of Miami such as Port Aventura Mall and Biscayne Bay; or simply relax on the beach.

Allura

Oceania Allura is the latest A-class edition to and the 8th ship of the fleet – launching in 2025 this modest sized ship of 67,000 tonnes carries just 1200 passengers. There are 11 dining options on board, and all specialty restaurants are included in the fare as is room service, laundry and soft drinks – even coffee from the barista bar.

Allura offers an unforgettable cruise experience with captivating journeys, luxurious amenities, and exceptional dining options, including Jacques and Aquamar Kitchen. Featuring spacious staterooms and a Chef's Studio, it promises a truly unique and extraordinary voyage!

Enjoy an uninterrupted relaxing day at sea making the most of the facilities and dining on board.

San Juan (Puerto Rico)

San Juan is the capital of the island which is 110 miles long by 40 miles wide and was claimed by Christopher Columbus for Spain in 1493. Spain possessed Puerto Rico for over 400 years, despite attempts by France, the Netherlands, and England to capture the island. Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States where Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens. Attractions include Bioluminescent Bay- a truly brilliant natural wonder, this bay, particularly on moonless nights, literally glows in the dark. Flamenco beach is in a nearly wave-less, sheltered cove where fish swim right up to the edge of the water that is waist deep for quite a stretch and has at least 20 yards of crystal clear visibility underwater. Visit the El Yunque rainforest where you can swim in the waterfall.

St Kitts

St Kitts is a member of the British Commonwealth and lies at the top of the Lesser Antilles chain close to Antigua. Cruise ships moor at the cruise pier called port Zante in the capital Basseterre right in front of the shops. Visit Brimstone Hill National Park known as the Gibraltar of the West Indies and the sister island of Nevis just a 45 minute ferry ride way. Get a good feel for the island on the scenic railway – originally built to transport sugar cane or chill out at one of the best beaches on the island Cockleshell Beach. This 2 mile stretch of white sand beach is relatively unspoilt and overlooks the island of Nevis. Try an invigorating natural Aloe Vera massage on the beach – it does wonders for your sunburn!

St Lucia

St Lucia the second of the top three islands in the Caribbean and also one of our favourites. Another lush tropical island and part of the Windward Island group. The capital is Castries in the North West and there is a lush verdant rain forest in the centre. This island is volcanic and is most famous for Les Pitons – two twin conical shaped mountains. St Lucia became part of the British Common wealth as recently as 1979. Unlike many islands St Lucia is not wholly reliant on the cruise ships and it exports much of its produce such as bananas, coconut, cocoa, nutmeg and sugar cane. There are charming fishing villages, bustling markets, & stunning volcanic scenery. Check out picturesque Marigot Bay the location of many films, trek through the rainforest and take a refreshing dip in a waterfall or be adventurous and take a jungle top zip wire adventure. The best beach is Rodney Bay with its white sands or longer Reduit Beach - both north of Castries.

Dominica

Dominica was discovered by Columbus in 1493 and was named after the day he discovered it – Sunday ! This mountainous lush tropical island belonging to the Leeward Island group is approximately 30 miles long by 15 miles wide. The capital Roseau lies in the South Western corner and is very picturesque at the foot of green hills and mountains. Ships usually moor at the quayside and you are right in the heart of the town. The roads here are extremely narrow and steep – but its worth the 1 hour journey to Ti Tou Gorge where there is a refreshing waterfall amidst the rain forest. On the way back check out the Sulphur Springs and take a photo stop at the Botanical gardens overlooking Roseau and the bay. Another supremely wonderful activity is river tubing on the Layou River - fab u lous. Not great for beaches. The sail away from Dominica is beautiful – one of the best in the Caribbean.

St Thomas (US Virgin Islands)

St Thomas is part of the US Virgin Islands and THE duty free shopper's paradise in the Caribbean. Charlotte Amalie is the capital – and this quaint town is a joy to walk around with its cobbled streets and alley ways filled with the best shops in the Caribbean – but not so much "in your face" as the other islands. Unlike most of the other islands this is the US of A in the Caribbean – it is clean, organised and well run; you may think that you are in one of the Florida Keys. The best beach is Magens Bay (voted one of the top 10 beaches of the world) and is approximately 6 miles away from the capital on the other side of the island.

Enjoy an uninterrupted relaxing day at sea making the most of the facilities and dining on board.