Silversea has just announced the first ever world expedition cruise, slated to start on Jan. 30, 2021 in Ushuaia, heading to Antarctica, and concluding on July 16 in Tromso, Norway.
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In the musical South Pacific, Bali Hai is a magical island of desire. Come to one of the islands of French Polynesia to find your own enchanted retreat.
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Nights spent under a star-filled sky. Casbahs and camels. Desert oases and mountain gorges. Spice and spa. Morocco is full of opportunities for romance.
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If you think of Peru as an adventure destination, you'd be spot on, but there's another side to Peru that is ideal for romance.
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What can one say about a city that has drawn lovers for centuries and still remains alluring? There's beauty everywhere -- but also a taste for the good life, in food and wine, art, fashion, and the simple pleasure of strolling on foot.
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Blue skies, pebbly beaches, stunning archeological sites, local wines and all the sun you could wish for make Greece a go-to for explorers and sun lovers. Island hop in the Cyclades between Mykonos, Santorini and Crete, or get your feet wet in the Pelopennese. No matter where you go, make time for a climb to the Acropolis in Athens, then a visit to the magnificent Acropolis Museum.
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A stay on Lake Como offers the promise of perfect summer days. The deep blue lake is fed by glacial water from the Alps, and despite the summer sun, there's a cool breeze. The Italians speak of the "dolce far niente," the sweetness of doing nothing.
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Balmy breezes, sunsets that make you catch your breath, sparkling ocean, volcanoes, mountains, dolphins and more -- it's all in Hawaii. Island hopping is part of the fun.
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Chocolate lovers find their heart's desire in Belgium, where hand-crafted chocolates are made by masters such as Pierre Marcolini, who blends chocolates that you can taste like a fine wine. Antwerp is the home of or shock-master Dominique Persoone, who crafts chocolates that surprise. In Brussels, Patrick Roger's artful sculptures grow to surprising sizes and shapes, such as a stunning prehistoric creature. Gorgeous and amazing, but his jewel-like truffles are far easier to bring home. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I love a Dark & Stormy -- that's rum & tingly ginger beer for the uninitiated -- but as much as it's one of the landmark drinks of Jamaica, it conjures up only sunny days for me. If your idea of romance is a lovely beach at sunset, fine rum or a Red Stripe, great food and a laid-back vibe, Jamaica waits for you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The Taj Mahal is an icon of romantic love -- but there's so much more to delight in when you visit India. You can't miss the parade of aromas, colors, sounds and culinary pleasures. But if you're willing to dig a little deeper, there's also adventure, animal life, spirituality and a body-loving culture of yoga, meditation and massage. In India, sensuality is a way of life. ⠀
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Sometimes romance is all about the serenity and sharing the day in a lovely setting. Blackberry Farm, bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, comes as close to perfect as I've found in the US. It's famed for its outstanding food and wine, but at Blackberry there's an even rarer quality -- kindness and warm, welcoming service.
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Between mid-April and early May, it's a nonstop parade of tulips at Keukenhof Gardens outside Amsterdam. You'll understand tulip mania after strolling through the acres of playful designs, and want to plant some magic of your own.
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The Riviera Maya, south of Cancun, is a beach lover's delight. Try Belmond Maroma for over the top pampering and a stunning spa, or zip over to Andaz Mayakoba for sun and surf with a hip vibe.
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