| by Roy Witman | | | | waves on the beach in summer, Halifax gives a |
| Americans often dream of visiting faraway lands or | | | | unique experience year round. |
| some distant, tropical paradise. We tend to forget | | | | Saint John, New Brunswick offers a delightful array of |
| that we have some of the most beautiful natural | | | | excursions to choose from, including activities and |
| landscapes in the world - as do our neighbors to the | | | | tours in Fundy National Park. With natural waterfalls |
| north. Before venturing too far from home, take a | | | | and towering cliffs that plunge into the ocean below, |
| moment to discover what wonders can unfold on a | | | | this park is overflowing with wildlife and stunning |
| cruise to Canada & New England. | | | | scenery. And, did you know, the Bay of Fundy has |
| Many cruise lines, including Carnival, have begun | | | | the highest tides in the world? You can also |
| offering trips to this majestic region over the past | | | | experience a phenomenon called "reversing falls." |
| few years. The voyages have been met with great | | | | Every six hours the tide either rises or falls some 28 |
| success, as Americans rediscover a little homegrown | | | | feet, causing the currents to reverse. It's like nothing |
| excitement. | | | | you've ever seen before! Bicycle tours, kayak |
| If touring onboard a Carnival ship, you'll depart from | | | | adventures, lobster bakes, harbor cruises, jet boat |
| New York for a four-, five- or seven-day cruise. As | | | | rides (in the reversing falls) and so much more await |
| you make your way toward Boston, home of the | | | | you in Saint John. |
| Red Sox and endless bowls of clam "chowda," | | | | Because of the historic significance of the cities you'll |
| legends will come alive. From the history of the Old | | | | visit, cruises to Canada & New England make for |
| North Church and Paul Revere's home to the | | | | exceptional family vacations. With a wide range of |
| excitement of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston gives | | | | tours, exhibits and activities, there are excursions for |
| you a way to step back in time. | | | | every age range, physical ability and interest. Thinking |
| Continuing north on the Atlantic Ocean, you call on | | | | of a romantic getaway? Canada & New England |
| the port at Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada. Take a | | | | cruises take you into some awe-inspiring natural |
| Hummer back-road adventure and see the best of | | | | beauty sure to rekindle any romance. Walks along |
| this coastal town. An experienced driver will escort | | | | the shore, unhurried bike rides across quaint covered |
| you to Shipwreck's Cove and other popular sites filled | | | | bridges and more will have you and your sweetheart |
| with photo opportunities. Explore Halifax Harbor with | | | | falling in love all over again. |
| tall-ship sailing at the direction of the captain and his | | | | Regardless of when, why or with whom you cruise, |
| crew. Even ride in a horse-drawn trolley and more. | | | | you'll find a renewed sense of appreciation for |
| From the turning of the leaves in fall to the lapping of | | | | America and our northern neighbors. |