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The high quality of comfort on Croatia Times Travel’s state-of-the- The Leaning Tower of Pisa is eight stories high and inside is a
art Deluxe Small Ships cruising the magnificent coastline of Croatia narrow 297-step spiral staircase on which you can definitely feel
makes you feel like you have boarded your own superyacht. the lean as you work your way upwards. The view from the top over
the terracotta rooftops of the city is well worth the effort though.

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The ancient temples strewn across the plains of Bagan, 630 km north- A four-day cruise on Reef Endeavour is a lovely mix of
west of Yangon in Myanmar, are outstanding and are best viewed relaxation, water-based activities and learning about the
at sunrise or sunset. They are a sight that would ably compete with culture and marine life of the Fijian Islands. It’s also a great
Machu Picchu or the temples of Mexico in terms of “wow factor”. way to explore the many beautiful islands that make up Fiji,
and to connect with the people who live there.

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East from Melbourne airport lies the famed Yarra Valley, a beautiful area The greater Manila area has seven different cities within its
full of famous vineyards and historic hotels and even kangaroos grazing borders and is home to 24 million people. The main tourist areas
outside the accommodation! Some of the must-dos here include visits are Makati, which is the financial district, and Manila City itself
to Rochford Wines, Chateau Yering and Four Pillars Gin, the Yarra Valley on Manila Bay. There is a great boardwalk along the bay which is
Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, and Healesville Sanctuary, a bushland being cleaned up by the President; it’s the perfect place to watch
haven for native Australian animals. the most beautiful sunsets.

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Resort & Spa has reintroduced a Fijian institution, the Black Marlin
Tropical Bar. First established more than 50 years ago and legendary In recent years Avalon River Cruises has removed the balconies in
in its own right, it’s now an upmarket tiki bar featuring more than its ships’ staterooms and replaced them with floor-to-ceiling sliding
100 rums from around the world, all sitting alongside Shangri-La’s doors to bring the outside in. The result is a spacious room that is a
Fijian Resort & Spa’s own signature label, Yanuca Rum, which is wonderful retreat after busy days ashore.
distilled locally and exclusively for Black Marlin patrons.

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