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As a first-time snorkeller, I swam from pristine sandy beaches and from the dive platform of the Coral Princess into another world so beautiful it takes your breath away – especially when your snorkel’s on the wrong way round and you swallow half the Coral Sea! Unforgettable.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17386 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17384
Every now and again the surface was broken by a flying fish skittering across the waves.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17384 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16974
You board at Chelsea Piers (on the Hudson near West 23rd). The two-hour cruise goes to the Statue of Liberty and returns, with champagne served by the crew.

The sunset cruise is particularly beautiful because you see the sunset to the west over New Jersey and to the east looms the skyline of lower Manhattan which is lit up brilliantly by the time you turn around and head back.

Unfortunately the cruise only runs from the end of April through the end of October. Cost is around $50, champagne included. We will never forget it!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16974 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13839
More like a cruise liner than a cross-channel ferry, it has a swimming pool, fitness centre and restaurants. The ship leaves Istanbul on Fridays and Mondays, and Bodrum on Sundays and Wednesdays (Istanbul-Bodrum is about 24 hours, Istanbul-Cesme is 17 hours). The midweek sailings stop in Çeşme on the way. Prices are about £50-70 per person sharing a two-berth or double outside cabin, meals not included.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13839 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13087 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13087 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12209
It covers about 1,900 spectacular limestone islands and islets jutting out over the South China Sea.

The best way to see this area is to take the junk boat cruise and spending the night on the bay is a must.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12209 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12050 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12050 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11523 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11523 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8676 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8676 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6111 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6111 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4992 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4992 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1193 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1193