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In August 2014, the Holland America Blog asked fans to choose their top “Bucket List” ports around the world. Number one on the list? Sydney, Australia! Travelers around the globe are attracted to Australia and New Zealand for the region’s unique beauty, interesting culture and vast array of things to see and do. From cosmopolitan cities like Auckland and Sydney to the bottomless fiords of Milford Sound, a cruise down under is ideal for all ages and interests. There are so many reasons to add an Australia and New Zealand cruise to your travel bucket list. If you have not yet done so, read on for a few reasons why you should! YOU DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE WHEN YOU CRUISE! On a visit to Australia everyone wants to seek the sights at Sydney, but the outback is equally spectacular! A cruise is the best way to explore the different features of Australia, while traveling in total comfort. Holland America Line’s 33-day Australia Circumnavigation cruises roundtrip from Sydney, giving guests the full spectrum of the land Down Under! From the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the beautiful natural scenery of western Australia and on to Tasmania, affectionately called “Tiny Tassie” by the locals, you can see it all. One thing to consider, however, is that cruising is increasing in popularity among Australian holiday-seekers, and guests are encouraged to book early as the Australia Circumnavigation is a great option for locals and foreign travelers alike. TWO WORDS: MILFORD SOUND. Located in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, Fiordland National Park is an incredible natural treasure of New Zealand, and of the world. Milford Sound — the best known of all the fjords in the park — remains quiet and still, bounded by steep cliffs and dense rainforest. Two waterfalls are constant, and abundant rainfall produces many more. The Maori are believed to have discovered the majesty of Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, and the beauty of the area is rife with legend. Many of Holland America Line’s cruises to New Zealand spend time exploring Milford […]
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In August 2014, the Holland America Blog asked fans to choose their top “Bucket List” ports around the world. Number one on the list? Sydney, Australia! Travelers around the globe are attracted to Australia and New Zealand for the region’s unique beauty, interesting culture and vast array of things to see and do. From cosmopolitan cities like Auckland and Sydney to the bottomless fiords of Milford Sound, a cruise down under is ideal for all ages and interests. There are so many reasons to add an Australia and New Zealand cruise to your travel bucket list. If you have not yet done so, read on for a few reasons why you should! YOU DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE WHEN YOU CRUISE! On a visit to Australia everyone wants to seek the sights at Sydney, but the outback is equally spectacular! A cruise is the best way to explore the different features of Australia, while traveling in total comfort. Holland America Line’s 33-day Australia Circumnavigation cruises roundtrip from Sydney, giving guests the full spectrum of the land Down Under! From the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the beautiful natural scenery of western Australia and on to Tasmania, affectionately called “Tiny Tassie” by the locals, you can see it all. One thing to consider, however, is that cruising is increasing in popularity among Australian holiday-seekers, and guests are encouraged to book early as the Australia Circumnavigation is a great option for locals and foreign travelers alike. TWO WORDS: MILFORD SOUND. Located in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, Fiordland National Park is an incredible natural treasure of New Zealand, and of the world. Milford Sound — the best known of all the fjords in the park — remains quiet and still, bounded by steep cliffs and dense rainforest. Two waterfalls are constant, and abundant rainfall produces many more. The Maori are believed to have discovered the majesty of Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, and the beauty of the area is rife with legend. Many of Holland America Line’s cruises to New Zealand spend time exploring Milford […]
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