Sunshine and joie de vivre – welcome to Florida, the Sunshine State! One of its icons is KEY WEST, which inspired the epic works of Ernest Hemingway and Truman Capote. A ride on the traditional Conch Train* will take you past the pastel-coloured facades and to enjoy the idyllic views of the white beaches. The legendary reputation of NEW ORLEANS also precedes it. The charm of the south is ever-present in the majestic buildings, historic paddle steamers and Creole restaurants. The EUROPA will stay for two days in “The Big Easy”, where you can experience the night-time atmosphere and enticing jazz music in the bars of the French Quarter. COZUMEL is an island off the coast of Mexico. With its magnificent beaches and intact coral reefs, the island is the perfect place to relax. Look forward to enjoying some peaceful hours. Discover more about the secrets of the Mayan world in BELIZE, where Altun Ha* has outlived its architects by thousands of years. The old town of CARTAGENA is still preserved from the Spanish colonial era. This beautiful city in Colombia is famous for its excellent coffee, which you can taste on a walk* through the city’s narrow streets and courtyards adorned with flowers. A daytime passage through the PANAMA CANAL is a seafarer’s dream come true. The EUROPA cruises through thick rainforest, past the islands on Gatun Lake and through huge locks to the Pacific coast.