Iguazu Falls, which is sometimes called as Iguassu Falls, are the waterfalls of the river Iguazu, which flows in two countries Brazil and Argentina. These waterfalls are situated on the boundary of Parana, which is a Brazilian State, and the Argentine Province of Misiones. The Iguassu Falls is considered to be one of the most wonderful, magnificent, impressive and breathtaking places of interest in South America, because over 275 transparent and distinct cascades of water tumble through the beautiful subtropical forest.

The splendour and the overwhelming charm of these waterfalls strike the thousands of tourists, who come to see Iguazu Falls, every year. From the direction of Brazil the view is more beautiful and panoramic, because in Argentina a lookout tower stops up the view on these waterfalls. Around Iguassu Falls it is created the national parks by the government of these two countries in order to protect the untouched beauty of the nature on this area, that is why if a person decides to take a cruise to Iguazu Falls, he or she may easily be faced with a deer or even an iguana there, but at the same time each of us should not forget that the splendid vegetation, which grows there, will strike every person.

The visitors in Argentina most often want to go to Devil’s Throat, which is a place where the biggest amount of water streams down, but this exciting sight may be seen from the Brazilian part as well. So Iguassu Falls, which is stretched for 2 miles and with a drop of over 60 metres, should be visited by every person, who decides to take a cruise to South America, but it is important to know that the best time to visit these waterfalls is between August and November, because on these months the chance of the inundations on the catwalks is the least.

Every well-educated person should know that South America is a wonderful, mysterious and unique continent, which should be visited by every person at least once in the life, because if you want to take a vacation and have not decided yet where it is better to spend these wonderful days, you should surely take a voyage to South America.

If you do not imagine where to go for your honeymoon with your best half, you have to book a ship ticket to South America. At the same time if you want to relax and to “run away” from the whole world, you have to book the ticket to the ship “Royal Princess”, which will take you for a voyage to South America. This ship is able to transport around 710 passengers at once on its side. If a person wants to be near to the ocean and does not suffer from the seasickness, it is important to know that 75 percent from all staterooms on this ship are supplied with a private comfortable and cosy balcony, so the ship “Royal Princess” has more balconies than any other ship, which may have the same size with it. If a passenger prefers to eat Italian dishes, he or she may choose “Sabatini’s Italian Restaurant” and for other passengers is provided “Sterling Steakhouse Restaurant” or the Club Restaurant. On this ship there is also presented a wine and caviar bar, a pizzeria, a patisserie, a panorama buffet and even a deck barbeque. If a passenger prefers sport and an active pace of life, he or she may choose shuffleboard, a cage for golf, a jogging track, a swimming pool and even a Lotus Spa, gym and fitness area. For the people, who like to read and to find out something new there is a library, which includes over 4000 titles, and an internet cafe, which is at the service of the passengers 24 hours per day. But for the people, who like to spend the active nights, there are exciting nightspots and production shows, which will amaze every passenger.

Bon voyage!

The places of destination where the people may take a voyage in South America are perhaps the most diverse and inimitable in the whole world. Each visitor of this continent will not only be charmed by the uniqueness of the tropical rain forest, the unforgettable thundering waterfalls and the wonderful beaches, which are covered with the white sand, but at the same time each person, who decides to take a voyage to South America, will without fail be fascinated by the river Amazon and Panama Canal and it will take the breath of each person away to see the enigmatic Andes or to be on the crest of Sugar Loaf Mountain, where the whole Rio de Janeiro is spread before the eyes. That is why each person must take a voyage to this unique continent by all means at least once in his or her life.

The shipping company “Pacific Princess” offers its customers to take a cruise on a small ship, which may be chosen from the big amount of the comfortable and cosy ships, the service staff of which is highly skilled and ready to grant every wish of the customers. Each ship is able to carry around 670 passengers on its side at once and each customer will feel the ambience of the friendship and relaxation. Each stateroom is cosy, roomy and comfortable and if a passenger is not afraid of the seasickness and wants really to take delight in the beauty and the depths of the ocean, he or she has the opportunity to book a stateroom, which is provided by a balcony. On every ship there are around 200 staterooms with a personal balcony. The entertaining programme on each ship is presented in its well thought-out and breathtaking diversity, which will amuse every passenger, but if some guests want to spend the evening in the glamorous atmosphere on the side of the ship, this wish is destined to come true, that is why on each ship of this company is presented such cabins as a cage for golf, an internet cafe, lotus spa, a track for jogging, a shuffleboard, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, a card room, diverse lounges and bars and even a library.

Bon voyage!

Buenos Aires is the capital and the biggest city of Argentina and the second biggest metropolitan area in South America after the city Sao Paulo, which is the biggest city in Brazil. It is situated on the western shore of the estuary of the river Rio de la Plata and on the south-eastern shore of the South American continent.

In accordance with the “World Travel and Tourism Council”, which is the universal forum for the business leaders in the industry of travel and tourism, since the year 2002 the industry of tourism has been rising in Buenos Aires and according to the “Travel + Leisure Magazine”, which is a monthly publication about the various journeys, voyages and even trips, in the year 2008 Buenos Aires was voted by the travellers from the whole world to be the second most magnificent and desirable city, which they would like to visit during their lives, and it yielded only to Florence, which the main city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. The climate of Buenos Aires is favourable and every tourist will be able to find various activities and possibilities there, which have been growing in the number and diversity every year in order to suit every traveller on every budget.

If a traveller wants to undertake a shore excursion in this fascinating city, he or she has surely to visit the neighbourhoods, such as Puerto Madero, where there is a fashionable waterfront featuring the storehouses turned into the shops and even restaurants, Salma Telmo, where every visitor may go through a unique antiques fair, and Recolleta, where every person will be enraptured by the features of the Recoletta graveyard, which is ornately ornamented with the crypts. At the same time each traveller may visit the tango and folkloric shows, which are usually performed in the evening and some of which include dinner as well. And finally it is well-known in the whole world that Argentina is famous for its wine and beef and namely the Mendoza region, which has to be visited by every person, who comes to Buenos Aires.

If a person wants to spend his or her honeymoon with the better half in South America, it may be considered as the best solution for every honeymoon, because it looks like that South America was created namely for the opportunity to spend the honeymoon in this wonderful and unforgettable nook of the world. There are different inimitable places presented, which may produce a unique impression on every person, who decides to visit them such as the wonderful forests of the tropical rain and beaches with the white sand, the inimitable thundering waterfalls and exotic wildlife.

In South America it is very easy to find something special for every couple. If a couple likes to spend their nights in the active pace, they will be amazed by the glittery scene of the nightlife in this part of the world, but if a couple cannot imagine their life without nature and without quite scenes of the forests or the water streams, they should visit the tropical rain forests and Niagara Falls without fail. At the same time if a couple is in the mood for a romantic way of their honeymoon, they have to visit Ipanema and Copacabana beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where each person may relax and bathe in the sun among the wonderful views of nature. Every person, who decides to visit this fabulous and beautiful city, has to ride on the cable car, which conveys the visitors to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain, where this couple will get an opportunity to have a good look at the amazing views of this city below. At the same time if a couple wants to feel the originality and uniqueness of those moments from their lives, they have to make a cruise to the Galapagos Islands, which are considered to be the most inimitable region in the whole world and at the same time this couple may be faced there with such animals as the giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas and the incredible amount of birds. So if a couple wants to spend their honeymoon in South America, they will find something special namely for them in this part of the world.

South America is a continent that has many activities to offer for travelers and visitors. In order to get accustomed with the landscape’s beauties people resort to a great number of cruises lines. In this article one of the most preferred cruise lines are included. These are Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International and Silver Sea Cruises.

Norwegian Cruise Line offers to its clients modern ships (Norwegian Sun) with many activities available. When reaching the destination the excursions are focused on Freestyle Cruising. The special offer which is called Exotic America presents 15 –day journey from Santiago to Miami. The ports of call are : Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile; Coquimbo (La Serena), Chile; Iquique, Chile; Arica, Chile; Callao (Lima), Peru; Salaverry (Trujillo), Peru; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Miami, Florida. (http://www.cruiseweb.com/NCL-SOUTHAMERICA.HTM).

Princess Cruises is a cruise line which offers the passengers premium service. Passengers are provided with good food, entertainment and of course any kind of accommodations. You may choose Amazon River Holiday Cruise which lasts 14 days. The name of the ship is Pacific Princess. The ports of call are the following: Fort Lauderdale, Florida; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; St. Lucia, Caribbean; Scarborough, Tobago; Devils Island, French Guiana; Santarem, Brazil; Boca da Valeria, Brazil; Parintins, Brazil; Parintins, Brazil; Manaus, Brazil; Manaus, Brazil. It is a holiday cruise, whose start date is December, 22, 2010. (http://www.cruiseweb.com/PRINCESS-SOUTHAMERICA-SHIP1.HTM).

Royal Caribbean International is another cruise line which enjoys wide popularity. It is notably that Royal Caribbean places emphasis on the diversity of activities. Passengers will plunge into the atmosphere of sophistication and luxury. You may take advantage of the special offer Brazil & Uruguay New Year’s Cruise. It is a 7 Night roundtrip Santos (Sao Paulo). The departure ports are Sao Paulo, Brazil. You will stop at Sao Paulo (Santos), Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Montevideo, Uruguay; Punta Del Este, Uruguay; Sao Paulo (Santos), Brazil. Being a New Years’ cruise the start date is December, 26, 2010. (http://www.cruiseweb.com/RCI-SOUTHAMERICA.HTM).

Silver Sea cruises are chosen by people who value splendor and luxury. It is a line with six-star quality service with all-inclusive. In 1999 the cruise line was named “Best of the Best Cruise Line” by the Robb Report. Silver Sea Cruises offers you to spend 18 nights in South America (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ft. Lauderdale). You will stop at such call ports as: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Bouzios, Brazil’ Salvador de Bahia, Brazil; Recife, Brazil’ Recife, Brazil; Belem, Brazil’ Devils Islands, French Guiana; Bridgetown Barbados; Roseau, Dominica; Gustavia, St. Barts; Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The departure date is December, 17, 2010. (http://www.cruiseweb.com/RSS-SOUTHAMERICA.HTM).

South America excites its population and tourists thanks to the indescribable landscape. This continent is full of secrets and surprises which you want to discover time and again. Every day of a cruise celebrity tour will bring you new impressions, enjoinment and delight. The cruise celebrity tour can offer you a great number of places which will leave nobody indifferent.

It makes no difference whether you are a traveler or an explorer being in search of new feelings, emotions and adventures, be sure that this tour will become the most unforgettable for you. You will be imbued with the particular customs and traditions of the peoples who inhabit the continent of the South America, or you will be captivated by the powers of nature.

Imagine the tremendous mountain summits that rich high into the sky, the ruins of the ancient tribe Incas, or the majestic waterfalls, thousand-year primeval forests or lakes with the sacred waters. It is a real spectacle for tourists from any country of the world. Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and Venezuela – these countries have many attractive places for visits.

For instance, Argentina is a country that can call your attention thanks to the tallest mountains, stretching deserts and mighty and powerful waterfalls. The capital of Argentina Buenos Aires will amaze you pleasantly owing to its stylish restaurants, splendid plazas and fussy streets.

Do not forget to visit Rio de Janeiro. The beaches of Rio are famous in the whole world. The exotic nature of this country is really a piece of paradise.

Usually the celebrity cruises include traditional stops at Rio de Janeiro, Valparaiso and Buenos Ayres. However ship sailing around the whole continent may include also the tip of Cape Horn. The duration of breathtaking cruise makes up from 13 to 40 days. Most travel agencies offer their clients pre- and post packages and overnight stays in the port cities of the South America.

South America is the ideal place for travelling. Its tallest mountain summits, majestic waterfalls, great lakes, rich flora and fauna, historical places are impressive enough. In order to be delighted to your hearts content you can avail yourself of different shore excursions. In this article some examples of shore excursions are provided.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
One of the most popular points of interest of Rio de Janeiro is the Christ Redeemer statue. In order to reach it one should take a little journey up the mountain. It takes about 20 minutes. The height of the statue impresses because it is 30 meters tall. The statue is placed on the 8 meter tall pedestal. The Christ Redeemer statue has become an emblem of Rio de Janeiro. Any most experienced traveler wishes to see the statue alive. Besides finding yourself at the foot of Rio de Janeiro’s pride you will have the possibility to have the whole view of the city, its beaches, Guanabara Bay and of course Sugarloaf Mountain. Further you can continue your journey by visiting the Floresta da Tijuica mountain. Thus the excursion implies descending by the train to this mountain. During this time you will be enjoying the beauties of the largest forest reserve situated in Brazil. The shore excursion includes also such destinations as Praia Vermelha and the Urca neighborhood and Sugarloaf Mountain.

Santiago, Chile.
Santiago is a city that has many places of note. The Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Presidential House “La Moneda” are included in the shore excursions made in Chile. The summer beach resort is also a place of great interest. Do not forget to include in your list of points of interest Vina del Mar which is also famous as the Garden City. The nature lovers will be lost in admiration. Santiago has in its possession beautiful hilltop palaces. These are the Brunet Castle and the Palacio Presidencial. You may continue your journey by driving through an old hilly district, known as Valparaiso. It is the Pearl of Pacific. Besides you may be offered to ride funicular elevators to the top of the hills in order to take delight in the city from a big height.

Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The shore excursion includes visiting such points of interest as the grandiose National Congress, May Square, the Government House, the Metropolian Cathedral. The Colon Theatre represents a cultural heritage for the people of Argentineans. La Boca neighbouhood is of great interest for many tourists as all the buildings in this district were built by the Italian immigrants in their own style. The excursion continues by sightseeing such objects of note  as the Palermo Parks, City Zoo and the Planetarium.

Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
Visiting the National Park Tierra del Fuego is indispensible for people who enjoy spending time close to nature. The National Park is a real nature beauty. It contains many rivers, lakes and forests. In March and April you can observe a beautiful picture when seeing trees change their colours into yellow and orange. Finding yourself in the park you can visit the Ensenada Bay, Redonanda Island, the Alakush Inn, the Roca Lake, the Laguna Negra and many other picturesque places.

South America Cruise Ships enjoy wide popularity among travelers and tourists. The cruise may last several up to weeks. You may choose between small and large ships. By the way the largest ships may carry about 3500 passengers who decide to dedicate some of their time to the exploration of new interesting places. During the ship cruise the passengers are offered good service and food.

One of the ship cruise’s destinations is the Amazon which is made on the Seven Seas Mariner. For most people the Amazon is associated with green jungles, wild animals and Indian tribes. Tourists will be delighted by seeing pictures of “meeting of the waters”. The nature phenomenon is characterized by the joining of two rivers together. Besides the colours of the rivers are different and this fact makes the sight more enchanted.

Passengers are offered to make an excursion to the Amazon’s tributaries in order to see the wild nature of the Amazon or even to fish piranha. Cruising the Amazon will give you a new experience and impressions.

Parintins is another destination of the Amazon Cruise. Parintins represents a small town which is rich in Indian culture and customs. Each June Parintins’ organize Boi Bumba Festival which attracts tens of thousands of visitors. Boi Bumba is a real festive occasion which implies a lot of dancing, music and costumes.

If you want to find yourself at the end of the world visit Ushuaia. Ushuaia is situated in Argentina and it is also known as “End of the World”. This place represents a tourism base for Tierra del Fuego. There are embarkation ports Falkland Cruises, ports for South America cruises around the Cape Horn and port for Antarctic.

The weather in Ushuaia may be cool from time to time. If it is raining visitors of these places may go to the Maritime Museum o buy some souvenirs. If the weather is beautiful it will be a good chance to visit Tierra del Fuego National Park and the Beagle Channel.

If you want to experience extremes, the South American Cruises will offer you such possibility. What is more you will find up to now unknown feelings connected with delight and plentiful impressions. Steamy beaches, powerful waterfalls, rain forests, mighty mountains whose summit reach the sky – all these and even more will appear before your gaze.

The Royal Caribbean South America Cruise includes such areas of interest as Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Chile.

Uruguay is one of the most important seaports of America. Every year Montevideo receives travelers and guests from all over the world whose wish is to plunge into multicultural European surroundings. The thing is that the narrow streets and the diversity of the architectural styles reflect Spanish, Portuguese, French and British influences.

Uruguay represents a hot destination for people who like to lie in the sun, because the local beaches are among the most beautiful in the world. The devotees of parasailing, riding will rest wonderfully well in this country.

Brazil is a country where passion has become a way of life. Its capital Rio de Janeiro is popular because of its stretching beaches and glaring carnivals. Besides you will be fascinated by the rain forests, impressive mountains and populous cities.

Argentina is not just famous for tango, a dance of passion. It is a country of grace and charm. The beautiful landscapes which include Iguazu Waterfalls, tall mountains will inflate you with beautiful memories. The fascinating architecture and unique culture will supplement your impressions. Finding yourself in the capital Buenos Aires you will have the feeling that you are now in Europe. The cosmopolitan restaurants, beautiful streets and cafes are distinguished through a unique style. Buenos Aires is often called the Paris in the South.

Chile is also one of the most popular Caribbean Cruise destinations. This country is practically situated at the bottom of the world. The areas of interest include spectacular landscape, stately Andes Mountains and Cape Horn. It should be noted that Chile is a place of meeting of the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean.