About Cruises: Cruising to Exotic Island Destinations

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Cruises Cruises Plan a Cruise Cruise Lines Destinations From Linda Garrison, your Guide to Cruises One of the great things about cruise travel is the ability to visit exotic destinations. Cruise ships visit many islands around the world, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, with the Caribbean and the Mediterranean (among others) in between. These three islands are among the many exotic destinations that you can visit on a cruise ship. Madagascar in the Indian Ocean Madagascar is found about 200 miles from Africa. It is the 4th largest island in the world and has diverse geography and exotic sites. Much like the continent of Australia, Madagascar's isolation, size, and climate have supported the development of hundreds of endemic species found no where else in the world. Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific Papua New Guinea is located on the world's second largest island. Having never traveled to this part of the world, I probably would not have planned a whole vacation around Papua New Guinea. However, the people were warm and welcoming, and the island was fascinating. Madeira - Atlantic Ocean Island of Eternal Spring Madeira is southwest of Portugal and off the coast of Africa. The island is breathtakingly beautiful with spectacular views. About the only things lacking on Madeira are flat land and sandy beaches. The Madeirans use terraces and bridges to compensate for the flat land and take the short trip to the neighboring island of Porto Santo to sit on sandy beaches. Elephant Island, Antarctica I had heard and read about Elephant Island, where 22 of Ernest Shackleton's crew spent four long, dark Antarctic winter months awaiting rescue, and marveled at their perseverance. However, until I visited Elephant Island on an inflatable Zodiac boat from the Hanseatic cruise ship, I had no idea just how unbelievable their story actually was! More About Cruises Follows Cruises Ads Greece Cruises Luxury Cruises Italy Cruises Honeymoon Cruises Island Cruises Featured Articles La Sagrada Familia - Unfinished Cathedral of Barcelona Ruby Princess - Photos of Common Areas Keukenhof Gardens near Amsterdam Three Days in Singapore Bergen - Gateway to the Norwegian Fjords El Chepe Train to Copper Canyon, Mexico   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Linda Garrison Cruises Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cruises newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Planning Your First Cruise Cruise Travel Packing List Choosing a Caribbean Cruise Destination Planning a European Cruise How to Choose a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Advertisement