Admiral of the Fleet^® Cruise Center

A visit to Como is like looking through a manual on the history of architecture. Its ancient walls, the Duomo with its rich Gothic-Renaissance façade, the Broletto, the Castel Baradello, the Romanesque basilicas of Sant'Abbondio and S. Fedele, the myriad of monuments created by the Comacini Masters, and the modern architectural lines, all represent foundations of the urban and tourist fabric, interwoven with unforgettable splendor.

Bartlett, New Hampshire is a small White Mountains town with a deep connection to outdoor adventure and quiet mountain charm. Founded in the late 18th century, Bartlett began as a logging and railroad hub, and remnants of that past still echo through its historic buildings and covered bridges. The Bartlett Roundhouse, a relic from the town’s railway days, now serves as a museum and reminder of how trains once connected this remote region to the rest of New England.

Izamal, located in the heart of Yucatán, stands out as a city where centuries of history are layered in plain sight. Known as the “City of Three Cultures,” it combines ancient Maya ruins, Spanish colonial architecture, and modern-day Yucatecan life. One of the most striking features of Izamal is its golden-yellow buildings, painted this distinctive color in honor of Pope John Paul II’s visit in 1993.

Brazil is a country that moves to its own rhythm whether it be samba, bossa nova, the roar of waterfalls or the quiet of the rainforest. Stretching from the Amazon Basin to the Atlantic coastline, Brazil offers both iconic cityscapes and vast natural frontiers. In Rio de Janeiro, visitors can ride a cable car up to Sugarloaf Mountain, watch the sunset from Arpoador, or join a drumbeat-filled bloco during Carnival, where the streets turn into one massive celebration of music, movement, and color.

Nicaragua offers travelers a look into centuries of layered history set against striking natural backdrops. Visitors can tour the baroque-style Granada Cathedral, take a boat ride through Las Isletas (a chain of small, volcanic islands in Lake Nicaragua), or climb the bell tower of Iglesia La Merced for sweeping city views.