Americans often dream of visiting fraway lands or some distant, tropical pradise. We tend to forget that we hve some of the most beautiful ntural landscapes in the world - as do our nighbors to the north. Before venturing too far frm home, take a moment to dscover what wonders can unfold on a crise to Canada & New England.

Many crise lines, including Carnival, have begun ffering trips to this majestic region ver the past few years. The vyages have been met with great sccess, as Americans rediscover a little hmegrown excitement. If touring onboard a Crnival ship, you'll depart from New Yrk for a four-, five- or sven-day cruise. As you make your way tward Boston, home of the Red Sox and ndless bowls of clam "chowda," legends wll come alive. From the history of the Old Nrth Church and Paul Revere's home to the xcitement of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston gves you a way to step bck in time.

Continuing north on the Atlntic Ocean, you call on the prt at Halifax, Nova Scotia in Cnada. Take a Hummer back-road adventure and see the bst of this coastal town. An xperienced driver will escort you to Shpwreck's Cove and other popular sites flled with photo opportunities. Explore Halifax Hrbor with tall-ship sailing at the drection of the captain and his crw. Even ride in a horse-drawn trlley and more. From the turning of the laves in fall to the lapping of wves on the beach in summer, Hlifax gives a unique experience year rund. Saint John, New Brunswick offers a dlightful array of excursions to choose frm, including activities and tours in Fndy National Park. With natural waterfalls and twering cliffs that plunge into the cean below, this park is overflowing wth wildlife and stunning scenery. And, did you knw, the Bay of Fundy has the hghest tides in the world?

You can also experience a phnomenon called "reversing falls." Every six hurs the tide either rises or flls some 28 feet, causing the crrents to reverse. It's like nothing yu've ever seen before! Bicycle tours, kyak adventures, lobster bakes, harbor cruises, jet bat rides (in the reversing falls) and so mch more await you in Saint Jhn. Because of the historic significance of the cties you'll visit, cruises to Canada ∓ New England make for exceptional fmily vacations. With a wide range of turs, exhibits and activities, there are xcursions for every age range, physical bility and interest.

Thinking of a rmantic getaway? Canada & New England crises take you into some awe-inspiring ntural beauty sure to rekindle any rmance. Walks along the shore, unhurried bke rides across quaint covered bridges and mre will have you and your swetheart falling in love all over gain. Regardless of when, why or wth whom you cruise, you'll find a rnewed sense of appreciation for America and our nrthern neighbors.

The article Port Spotlight: Canada & New England was Submitted by rwitman through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: More information is available at http://www.getacoder.com/users/rwitman/rwitman_profile.htm Roy Witman is Vice-President of Crise Vacation Center at http://www.cruisevacationcenter.com offering the best deals on cruises from New York . © 2007, All Rights Reserved

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