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Miami round trip over 15 days (departs December 20) Curaçao, Bonaire, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Dominica and St Maarten Nine restaurants and cafés Spa, fitness centre, jogging track ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑
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As coastal getaways go, the Caribbean ticks all the boxes. Waters so clear that you can see schools of fish without diving in. Forests and skies so vivid that you could share them on social media without any filters. Beaches so white that they hurt your eyes. Despite their commonalities, the Caribbean islands – about 7000 – are all unique. Consider the Dutch island, Curaçao, where historic pastel-coloured buildings flank sparkling blue marinas, or the coastlines of Dominica, which act as a full stop to some of the world’s most dense rainforests and impressive waterfalls. Take in this passing riot of natural and manmade wonders from your private balcony on the ultra-luxurious Seven Seas Explorer. There are guided tours at every port so you can throw yourself into the thick of it and a host of splendid offerings on board – from fine-dining restaurants to indulgent spas – to help you kick back and relax, too. Buenos Aires to Lima over 21 days (departs November 11) Montevideo, Falkland Islands, Chilean towns Punta Arenas, Valparaiso and Coquimbo Eight restaurants and cafés Pool, sports deck with nine-hole putting green ⭑⭑⭑⭑
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Rio de Janeiro isn’t the only South American city with a larger-than-life monument. In the Chilean town of Coquimbo, the Third Millennium Cross is more than twice the height of Christ the Redeemer and impossible to miss as your ship nears the port city. Discover this lesser-known destination as well as bigticket attractions such as Valparaiso – with its colourful buildings perched on the hills – on a 21-day voyage, aboard Sirena, that skirts almost half the South American coastline. Opt for a Veranda Stateroom with teak balcony, 1000-threadcount linen and Bulgari amenities and relax in the Terrace Café with a glass of earthy Argentinian malbec as daylight fades and twilight takes hold.