Transatlantic Cruise: Malaga to
Miami

Málaga

Malaga has long been a popular holiday destination for British tourists. Located on the Costa del Sol, along the southern coast of Spain, Malaga enjoys yearly warm weather and sandy beaches perfect for those looking for some relaxation.

Tangier

For decades, between 1920 and the late 1950s, Tangier was a
playground for the rich and famous as well as artists and
adventurers from all walks of life. Tangier attracted those seeking
a tax haven or a mystic destination, from authors and artists, to
spies and aristocrats. Regular visitors included the likes of
Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, and Woolworth heiress, Barbara
Hutton.

When Spain relinquished Tangier back to Morocco in 1960, its
duty-free status went with it, and the city lost a great deal of
its flair. However, tourism is on the up once more, with visitors
succumbing to the city's proximity to Europe and discovering that
its decayed grandeur still has much to offer, from its palm-lined
promenade and sandy beach, to the old town and its outlying
villages and resorts. Despite its fall from glory, a stylish cafe
society has once again begun to build up in modern day Tangier's
boulevards, and the merchants in the medina (old quarter) are doing
good trade with tourists exploring its maze of narrow streets, all
of which are within sight of the Spanish coast across the straits
of Gibraltar.

Charlotte Amalie

St Thomas is the second largest and most
sophisticated of the Virgin Islands, serving as an extremely
popular port for cruise ships. There's a strong Danish influence,
especially evident in the main town and capital of Charlotte
Amalie.

Being the most accessible of the islands
also means it's the most heavily developed, with visitors from
around the world attracted by the town's reputation as an
international shopping and cruise hub.

But it's also beautiful, with numerous
headlands, coves, and forested hills providing stunning vistas over
the Caribbean. St Thomas also has some of the best white-sand
beaches in the region: Magens Bay Beach is acclaimed as one of the
finest in the world, and the sparkling waters and coral reef of
Coki Bay are superb for snorkelling. Fabulous panoramas can be
viewed from Drake's Seat, a high point in the centre of the island
from where Sir Francis Drake used to watch for enemy ships.

Combining natural beauty with first-rate
amenities, St Thomas offers numerous activities on and off the
water, fine international cuisine and a variety of accommodation
including luxury hotels and villas.

Miami, Florida

The party and cruise capital of the word, Miami is a bright,
brash, playground city that 15.5 million tourists flock to every
year. The Roaring Twenties saw this town bloom into a seaside
capital, blessed with a legacy of Art Deco architecture, diverse
cultures, and natural wonders enough to satisfy any
holiday-goer.

Being the gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America, Miami has
a large Cuban presence, evident in the vibrant neighbourhood of
. Art lovers can meander around the art districts like
Wynwood and the Coconut Grove, while others can lounge on the miles
of sandy beaches. For families there are kid-friendly attractions
like the
and Metrozoo. The nightlife is sophisticated and
varied. The city also gives easy access to Florida's popular Gold
Coast resorts and attractions, as well as the natural wonder of the

.

It is no wonder Miami is America's favourite holiday destination
and the hub of a vibrant cruise ship industry, its port constantly
jammed with sleek passenger liners. North of the city, the miles of
beautiful beaches on the Gold Coast are hemmed in by southeast
Florida's major tourist towns: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano
Beach, and Palm Beach.