Cruise Specialists Hosts Name Top Five Cruise Ports Around the World

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LaGraff and Atkins recently revealed their top five spots to visit onboard a cruise:
1. Islands of Tahiti: Water, Water, Water! "If you love to swim, these
are the best waters in the world for a dip," explained Atkins.
"The islanders spend hours in the warm, blue waters. Every day you
can see families playing on the beach and gracefully bodysurfing the
waves." The duo recommends snorkeling while drifting with the
current down the beachfront, watching the hundreds of colorful fishes.
2. Saigon: "The streets are utter chaos with noisy scooters, cars,
hawkers and street vendors, but Saigon is a fun place to visit,"
said LaGraff. "You can visit the American War museum, check out the
fascinating Cu Chi tunnels, shop at the colorful local markets in
Chinatown, or pamper yourself with reasonably priced spa
treatments."
3. Burma: "We added Burma to our list because of its past and
hopefully its future," declared LaGraff. "Before the military
takeover, the Burmese people were some of the most artistic and
enlightened in the world. We find their everyday street scenes
fascinating, as well as the hundreds of breathtaking Buddhist pagodas
that dot the landscape."




4. Sydney: "We love entering Sydney by ship as the entrance is through
a narrow pass called the heads," described Atkins. "Slowly the
great city unfolds like a movie, culminating in the magnificent opera
house." They travel everywhere around Sydney on the fast and
efficient ferry system. One of their favorite activities is climbing the
famed harbor bridge Sydneysiders call "the hangar" to get a
good workout and enjoy super views of the city.
5. Shanghai: "We hereby declare Shanghai our favorite shopping city in
the world, surpassing our old number one -- Hong Kong," exclaimed
Atkins. "There are bargains galore, and street stalls are loaded
with all sorts of clothes and collectibles. Tailors are good and cheap,
as are the fabrics, especially silk. One of the couple's favorite
places to visit in Shanghai is the Bund, a lively people watching
pedestrian walkway along the Pudong River that boasts excellent views of
Shanghai.