THE AMERICAS ISSUE

MAGAZINE ISSUE 6 : SAILING IN RAPTORS SPRUCE TIPS & THE LIGHT OF AMERICAS ST. MAARTEN pg.4 IN SITKA pg.44 ALDER SMOKE pg.52 HALIFAX pg.74 introduction

LETTER from the CREATIVE DIRECTOR

“Jump in!” I selected articles for this Explore issues is a jump I’d not previously taken. The Americas issue celebrating those Our yacht racing excursion, even more so Those were the words of my cameraman surprises that become the stories that than my stingray adventure, was simply while we were on a boat near St. John’s. we can’t wait to share with our friends the most fun I had on our entire shoot. I The crew was filming the underwater back home. In the pages ahead, had to share it with you. ballet of the stingrays and wanted to anticipate reading about coming face- get a shot with someone’s hand to-face with a magnificent bald eagle Something special tends to happen to us touching a stingray…and I happened in Sitka, showering with a flamingo whenever we travel. For a few precious to have a free one. on a beach in Oranjestad and eating days, we escape the norm and open homemade lobster ice cream in Bar ourselves to new undertakings which On shoots like this, my role is to oversee Harbor. I also peppered in articles lead to unforgettable moments. Beyond the entire production, help keep us on touching upon the local cultures and the physical adventure, we also get to schedule and make sure we capture the highlighting the people that help make experience our shared humanity with perfect image — all of which usually these destinations so great. Among those we meet along the way. Every takes place above water, where I’m most them is an interview with Johan article in this issue is meant to engage comfortable. Yet, there I was, wrapping Dybdahl, a fascinating Alaskan local who you with something unexpected, whether a mask around my face, placing a provides us with an insider’s look into it’s discovering something new about snorkel in my mouth and feeling my life in Icy Strait Point, as well as a focus the Art Deco district on Miami Beach or heart pound against my chest. on the work of Ivan Fraser, an artist who learning some of the tricks to golfing at Bermuda’s Port Royale. I hope that this Moments later…I was enthralled. created a tribute to the Halifax legend of how Peggy’s Cove got its name. issue inspires you to embark on your own Touching the stingrays as they flew travel adventure and to experience the through the water while looking out And, inspired by my cameraman, I’ve Americas in new and exciting ways. into the blue expanse brought a sense decided to take another plunge…this Sincerely, of peace that I’d not felt before. It’s time on land. I’ve put pen to paper an experience that is absolutely worth and given you my own account of a trying, so much so that I made sure we sailing adventure in St. Maarten. While included a guide to Stingray City in this storytelling is the focus of everything I issue. But, no matter where your journey do —­ whether it’s selecting an image, editing a video or curating articles for takes you, I’ve learned it’s best to take Janice Davidson the advice of my cameraman and jump this magazine — writing beyond the right in. letters that introduce these magazine Vice President, Creative & Brand Management Regent Seven Seas Cruises® STINGRAY CITY, ANTIGUA

1 2 inside this ISSUE take in the discover CARIBBEAN ALASKA

Raptors in Sitka...... 44 Sailing in St. Maarten — America’s Cup Style...... 4 Experience Icy Strait Point with Johan Dybdahl...... 48 Aruba’s Pink Beaches...... 8 Spruce Tips & Alder Smoke — Sampling The Domestic History of Agave, Local Craft Beers in Juneau, Alaska...... 52 Maguey and Henequen...... 14 Soapy Smith...... 56 Ocean Drive Miami — The Complete Guide...... 20 Fresh Catch in Ketchikan — Salmon Capital of the World...... 60 Natural Antigua — A Guide to Stingray City...... 28

Is it Maya or Mayan?...... 34 experience CANADA, NEW ENGLAND The Best Street Foods in Cartagena...... 40 & BERMUDA

Port Royal Golf Course Review...... 66

Ignite Your Senses and Visit Bar Harbor...... 70

The Light of Halifax...... 74

A Pique-Nique...to Remember in Québec City...... 78

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The Regent Experience...... 82

Immerse Yourself...... 86

Luxurious Suites...... 90

Exquisite Cuisine...... 92

Impeccable Service...... 94

Onboard Lifestyle...... 96

Terms & Conditions...... 102

The Americas Calendar January 2020 - May 2022...... 104

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sailing in ST. MAARTEN AMERICA’S CUP STYLE

BY JANICE DAVIDSON

The weather was perfect.

The sun was high and the trade winds kept us from getting At the dock, our captain gave instructions for safety — this too hot as we prepared to board our tenders from the dock. was number one with all that has to happen when crewing I was here for another photo/video shoot with my team. We’d a racing yacht — then he taught us how it works. After already experienced the excitement of soaring through the that, he assigned us to our different roles for crewing our sky, thanks to the Flying Dutchman, and dipped below the vessel. Some guests were assigned to be “grinders,” which waves on an incredible aquatic experience in Stingray City. means they operated manual winches for controlling things I was next looking forward to joining our guests on a different like the boom and raising and trimming the sails. I was named kind of Caribbean activity, participating in a mock race on the Team Captain (I’ll explain more of that in a moment) and a world-class, America’s Cup-style yacht. put in charge of the main mast. (There were also two or three deck hands on board to assist.) I had no idea how much fun I was about to have. We set out on our tender boats and, since I was Team Captain, I had the privilege of choosing our vessel. I selected True North IV. These 12 Metre Challenge sailing experiences in St. Maarten are on four beautiful racing yachts: Stars & Stripes 87, Stars & Stripes 86, Canada II and True North IV.

4 As Team Captain, I was charged with two main duties. First, The shouting of orders by our skipper was key. We had to despite my complete lack of sailing experience, I had to pay close attention to all the moving parts, taught ropes and select our track on the course. Second, my role required sudden adjustments, reacting instantly to his orders to take me to motivate the team to victory — something I felt quite the lead. It felt like something between a dance competition, equipped for…until we got started. Apparently, my idea of a sparring match and…flying. We held the lead for most of egging our team on by trash-talking our opponents is a bit the race, slicing through the surf, narrowly avoiding a collision too nice. The more competitive guests schooled me in how to with the competition and heeling so sharply that you weren’t do it properly. They were almost too good at it! sure if you’d fly off — it was thrilling!

The race started with a bang, albeit not a literal one. After I continued to trash talk and handle the main mast while pulling anchor, we set sail, and once both vessels aligned our captain called out the orders. The grinding of the on the course, we were off! I’ve always enjoyed a good winch, the trimming of the sail, the constant vigilance and breeze and have always respected the power of the wind, responsiveness required…I don’t know that any of us realized from my time in California with the Santa Ana winds to my how hard the work would be. We held strong until the last living in Florida, weathering tropical storms and more…but, leg of the race. The few-second-delayed response to our experiencing the power of the wind as it pushes you through captain’s order caused us to slip into second as we were the surf, causing your vessel to heel as you cut across the bay overtaken by Stars & Stripes 87. It would’ve been crushing if is exhilarating in its own unique way. It’s freeing and carries we weren’t having such an incredible time. a romance with it, something from the past, when life had a different air of simplicity; a different time of discovery that We all felt it at the end. Some of us had rope burns and sore steals your attention and reminds you how magical our world muscles, but it was worth it. I didn’t hear anything about the truly is. Then, the sea spray in your face brings you back into hard work involved over the next days of our cruise; only the the moment as the wind shifts and the captain yells out the same joy I’d experienced was reminisced when running into order to swing the mast and hold tight as you turn hard to my fellow teammates. port. We were, after all, in the middle of a race. It was, without question, my favorite excursion in St. Maarten.

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aruba’s pink beach SHARE THE SAND WITH A FEW NEW FEATHERED FRIENDS

8 “The first thing that stood out to me wasn’t their color, aruba’s but how tall they were.”

BY MARI DE ARMAS It was early November and the fall season air was already brisk. Sweaters and scarves, instead of sandals and spaghetti straps, were now staples of my wardrobe. A few months prior I had moved to a new city and, for the first time in my life, I was four hours away from the nearest beach, instead of my pink beach usual hard limit of no more than 45 minutes from door to sand. I needed an SHARE THE SAND WITH A FEW NEW FEATHERED FRIENDS escape that required sun, swimming and frosty umbrella drinks, so I looked at a weather map, kept heading south until I read 85 degrees and discovered my next destination: ORANJESTAD. continue...

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I packed a beach bag and headed to the Dutch Pancake other guests moved toward them to snap pictures, I claimed a House for sustenance. It had become my routine to start my chair in the back row. I placed my towel down without lifting Aruban mornings at this location before heading out to one my gaze from the flamingos. Incredible. I reached into my bag of the island’s beaches. The staff was gracious and I enjoyed for my phone to be ready to snap a picture, when I noticed a listening to them seamlessly switch from Papiamento to pair of odd looking, pink webbed feet next to mine. Dutch to English throughout the morning, plus their breakfast was outstanding. On this particular day, I hurriedly devoured “Oh, hello,” I said very much out loud. The flamingo didn’t my poffertjes (delicious Dutch-style silver dollar pancakes) respond, it was on its way to visit a friend who was standing because I had a boat to catch. It’s the only way to reach in the mangroves directly behind my beach lounger. Renaissance Island, home of Flamingo Beach. The first thing that stood out to me wasn’t their color, but Flamingo Beach gets its name —­ not from pink sand or a how tall they were. With their necks stretched out, they’re bird-like shape — but because it quite literally has flamingos nearly my height (they can grow to almost 5 feet tall). And, freely roaming the shore. This was too good to be true, so when they’re that close, their beaks can look menacing, but I had to see it for myself. they were actually quite gentle when taking food pellets from my hand. The ultimate flamingo encounter happened After a quick, 10-minute boat ride toward a lush little island in at the fresh-water showers, where they like to congregate. the middle of the clearest blue-green water I’ve seen in recent I went in to rinse off the salt after my swim and two of my memory, I disembarked onto a charming dock surrounded by new feathered friends joined me, then bent their necks for mangroves. A friendly island attendant welcomed our boat- a quick sip of my run-off water. load of 10 beachcombers with, “Flamingo Beach to the right, Iguana Beach to the left.” Every single one of us went right. MORE THAN FLAMINGOS After a few hours with the flamingos, I walked over to the “OH, HELLO.” other side of the island and set up camp at Iguana Beach. Along the boardwalk and through the mangroves, I caught my This adult-only side of the island offered a wider beach and first glimpse of beach: three rows of perfectly arranged beach every amenity I could ever want for a perfect beach day: drink loungers over white powder sand, facing a calm shore…then service, water-activity rentals, extra towels, a shop, a bar, a two flamingos came into the frame. They were slowly walking restaurant, a gym, a spa, and the occasional iguana walking away from the beach like a couple on a romantic stroll. While by you on its way to the mangroves.

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S T I C M E H I O S T D O E R H Y T of AGAVE, MAGUEY and HENEQUEN

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Maguey or agave (also called the SPECIES century plant for its long life) is a native plant (or rather, lots of plants) from the North American continent, now cultivated in many Some of the major agave species, their common names and primary uses are: parts of the world. Agave belongs to the family Asparagaceae which has 9 genera and around 300 ...known as Caribbean Agave species, about 102 taxa of which agave; consumed as food angustifolia are used as human food. and aguamiel (sweet sap)

Agave grows in arid, semiarid, and Agave ...or henequen; grown temperate forests of the Americas fourcroydes primarily for its fiber at elevations between sea level to about 2,750 meters (9,000 ...called maguey alto feet) above sea level and because of its height or Agave maguey bruto; 30 different thrives in agriculturally inaequidens uses including food marginal parts of the and aguamiel environment. ...also called maguey alto, is Archaeological evidence Agave used primarily for its fibers, from Guitarrero Cave hookeri sweet sap, and sometimes used to form live fences indicates that agave was first used at least as long as Agave ...or sisal hemp, 12,000 years ago by Archaic sisalana primarily fiber hunter-gatherer groups. ...blue agave, agave azul Agave or tequila agave; primarily tequilana for sweet sap

Agave ...or green giant, grown salmiana mainly for sweet sap

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AGAVE PRODUCTS In general, domesticated agave plants are larger than their wild cousins, have fewer and smaller spines, and have lower genetic In ancient Mesoamerica, maguey was used for a variety diversity (a result of being grown in plantations). Only a handful of purposes. have been studied for evidence of the onset of domestication and From its leaves, people obtained fibers to make ropes, textiles, management to date. Those include Agave fourcroydes (henequen), sandals, construction materials, and fuel. The agave heart, the thought to have been domesticated by the Pre-Columbian Maya plant’s above-ground storage organ that contains carbohydrates of Yucatan from A. angustifolia; and Agave hookeri, thought to have and water, is edible by humans. The stems of the leaves are used been developed from A. inaequidens at a currently unknown time to make small tools, such as needles. The ancient Maya used agave and place. spines as perforators during their bloodletting rituals. HENEQUEN (A. FOURCROYDES) One important product obtained from maguey was sweet sap, or The most information we have about maguey domestication is aguamiel (“honey water” in Spanish), the sweet, milky juice extracted henequen (A. fourcroydes, and sometimes spelled henequén). It from the plant. When fermented, aguamiel is used to make a mildly was domesticated by the Maya perhaps as early as 600 AD. It alcoholic beverage called pulque, as well as distilled beverages such was certainly fully domesticated when the Spanish conquistadors as mescal and modern tequila, bacanora, and raicilla. arrived in the 16th century; Diego de Landa reported that henequen was grown in house gardens and it was of much better quality than MESCAL that in the wild. There were at least 41 traditional uses for henequen, The word mescal (sometimes spelled mezcal) comes from two but agricultural mass production at the turn of the 19th to 20th Nahuatl terms, melt and ixcalli, which together mean “oven-cooked century has depressed the genetic variability. agave.” To produce mescal, the core of the ripe maguey plant is baked in an earth oven. Once the agave core is cooked, it is ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FOR THE USE OF MAGUEY ground to extract the juice, which is placed in containers and left Because of their organic nature, products derived from maguey are to ferment. When the fermentation is complete, alcohol (ethanol) rarely identifiable in the archaeological record. Evidence of maguey is separated from the non-volatile elements through distillation to use comes instead from the technological implements used to obtain the pure mescal. process and store the plant and its derivatives. Stone scrapers with Archaeologists debate whether mescal was known in pre-Hispanic plant residue evidence from processing agave leaves are abundant times or if it was an innovation of the Colonial period. Distillation in Classic and Postclassic times, along with cutting and storing was a well-known process in Europe, derived from Arabic traditions. implements. Such implements are rarely found in Formative and Recent investigations in the site of Nativitas in Tlaxcala, Central earlier contexts. Mexico, however, are providing evidence for possible pre-hispanic mescal production.

DOMESTICATION PROCESSES

Despite its importance in ancient and modern Mesoamerican societies, very little is known about agave’s domestication. That is most likely because the same species of agave can be found in several different gradations of domestication. Some agaves are completely domesticated and grown in plantations, some are tended in the wild, some seedlings (vegetative propagules) are transplanted into home gardens, some seeds collected and grown in seedbeds or nurseries for market.

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BY SARA SHULMAN

Ocean Drive is Miami’s most iconic street, likely because of all the movies it’s been featured in, and it’s also usually the first place people think of when they hear Miami Beach. The pastel-hued Art Deco buildings, colorful night lights, fancy cars and, of course, rows and rows of palm trees are exactly what make Ocean Drive quintessential Miami. Stretching from 1st street all the way up to 15th street, Ocean Drive is filled with colorful shops, all types of dining and, of course, the best people-watching around.

You don’t want to miss this emblematic locale.

20 History of Ocean Drive In the 1910s, Miami pioneers Carl Fisher, John Collins, and the banking Lummus brothers, bought a failing piece of cropland and mangroves from the father and son duo Henry and Charles Lum. The group of ambitious men had the pockets to invest in the swamp-land and, by 1913, Fisher completed the first luxury hotel in the area. Soon after that, the Lincoln Road shopping district was built and, by 1920, a South Beach land boom had started. Suddenly, hotels, mansions, and luxury buildings were popping up everywhere.

The architectural style most popular at the time was Art Deco, which is why so much of the area is built with the iconic look. As more and more hotels were popping up, Ocean Drive started to become a real hot spot, mainly for its views and proximity to the water.

By 1980, the Ocean Drive area was beginning to look run down and haggard.

It was losing its special appeal and many of the historic buildings weren’t kept up. But, this degradation prompted a city-wide renaissance of sorts, and the community mobilized to restore many of the priceless Art Deco buildings that are alive and well today.

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About the Architecture Art Deco buildings — you are sure to recognize a few from some Hollywood hits. After the tour, grab some brunch The architecture on Ocean Drive is a combination of at the tasty Front Porch Cafe or the Ocean Drive staple, all types of styles from all different architects. News Cafe, both over 20-year veterans of the area. Fill your afternoon with some shopping on nearby Lincoln Road, or It is, however, considered to be the Art Deco Capital and let loose at a South Beach pool party. is home to the largest concentration of 1920s and ‘30s resort-style architecture. Many of the area hotels open their doors mid-day for pool parties with celebrity DJs and lots of bronzed, beautiful The Art Deco style that is present on Ocean Drive today people. Try the Clevelander or HIGHBAR at the nearby was influenced by the 1924 ParisExposition des Arts Decoratifs Dream Hotel on Collins Ave, for a great time and et Industriels Modernes, which was the Paris design fair that a full crowd. celebrated the decorative arts’ relationship with technology. A lot of Mayan and Egyptian motifs were used along with Renting bikes is a popular and fun activity. Ocean Drive is clean lines and geometric patterns. South Beach took it equipped with Citi Bike rental stations, or try one of the to the next level by adding nautical and tropical designs many rental spots along the street. On a day that’s not from nature as well. This is also what gives the Art Deco too hot, this is a great family-friendly activity. There are also architecture of South Beach that special something. plenty of nearby activities in Miami proper that all ages will enjoy. What to Do on and Around Ocean Drive Ocean Drive is packed with some great activities. Start your Where to Eat day at the Art Deco Welcome Center and join a walking tour Ocean Drive has spot after spot of great food and award- of the district. You’ll get exciting insight into the history and winning restaurants. High-end diners will love all of the architecture in the area and get to visit many of the iconic delectable indulgences available. History-buffs will love

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NATURAL ANTIGUA A Guide to Stingray City

JEREMY ALBELDA

The twin islands of Antigua and Barbuda are filled with many natural attractions, from snorkeling and diving the pristine coral reefs to hiking in the lush rainforests and spotting many rare bird species. One unique natural experience in Antigua is to swim with the graceful stingrays at Stingray City.

Where can I swim with the stingrays in Antigua? Visitors who want to swim with the stingrays should head to Stingray City, located in a shallow reserve on a sandbar to the west of Antigua. Its closest point on shore is Mercers Creek Bay. The rays in Stingray City are used to humans as they have been coming here and interacting with them for years. continue...

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30 What is a stingray? Stingrays in Antigua are related to the shark family, and there are eight different types of stingrays, including eagle rays, whiptail stingrays and butterfly stingrays. The rays located in Stingray City are Southern rays. Southern stingrays live in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Western Atlantic Ocean and can be found along the coast from Brazil up to the East Coast of the US. Southern rays are known as the ‘puppy dogs of the sea’ as they are very playful and friendly. They can be identified by their muddy GET A FEEL FOR brown color, white undersides and barbed tails.

What is it like to swim with the OCEAN LIFE stingrays at Stingray City? OFF ANTIGUA You will begin your stingray adventure at Stingray City’s land base, where you will learn all about the rays, as well as how to handle and feed them. The base is also home to WITH THESE a number of other animals such as parrots and monkeys, which you can also visit. After a safety briefing, a short CARIBBEAN speedboat ride will take you out to the shallow sandbar where you will be able swim and touch the rays. You may also be given small pieces of mollusks, fish or crustaceans ADVENTURES... to feed them. The surrounding area is filled with many colorful coral reefs which can also be explored by snorkeling a short way out. Other creatures you may spot include sea turtles, barracudas and small tropical fish. Back at the shore, visitors can take a refreshing shower under UP TO 70 FREE SHORE EXCURSIONS a coconut tree and enjoy a complimentary rum punch.

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is it MAYA? or MAYAN?

By Nicoletta Maestri

When do you use Maya, and when Mayan? You may have noticed that when you read in popular books or visit the archaeological ruins along the Pacific coast of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Honduras, or access websites or watch television programs, some of the participants refer to the Mayan civilization and others the Maya civilization; or they’ll sometimes say “Maya ruins” and other times “Mayan ruins.”

So, did you ever wonder, which of the speakers is right? Should you blog that you are visiting a Maya site or a Mayan site? Can it really be more correct to say the ancient Mayas than ancient Mayans? That doesn’t sound right, does it?

34 WHO SAYS, WHERE’S THE DATA “MAYA CIVILIZATION”? FOR THAT?

To English speakers, the form “Mayan” An examination of style guides from as an adjective sounds right. You archaeological or anthropological wouldn’t say, “Spain ruins,” you’d say, journals does not reveal any such “Spanish ruins,” you wouldn’t say, specific references about whether “Mesopotamia civilization,” you’d you should use Maya or Mayan: but say, “Mesopotamian civilization.” But normally, they don’t do that for even archaeologists, particularly those who the more clearly problematic use of study the Maya people, prefer to write Aztec versus Mexica. There’s no article of the Maya civilization. that says, “scholars think it’s better to use Maya rather than Mayan.” It is Specifically, in English language Maya simply an unwritten but recognized studies, scholars generally only use preference among scholars. the adjective form “Mayan” when they refer to the language(s) spoken by Based on an informal search on the Maya today and in the past, and Google Scholar conducted in June use “Maya” when referring to people, 2018 for English-language articles places, and culture, without distinction published since 2014, the preferred between singular or plural. In the usage among anthropologists and scholarly literature, it’s never “Mayas.” archaeologists is to reserve Mayan There are six million people in parts of for the language and use Maya for Mesoamerica who speak one of more the people, culture, society and than 20 different Mayan languages. archaeological ruins.

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A RELATED ISSUE: BOTTOM LINE WHO WERE “THE ANCIENT MAYA”? So that’s why you see in the scholarly literature references to the “Lowland The use of “Maya” rather than “Mayan” Maya” or “Highland Maya” or “the Maya may be a part of the way scholars Riviera” and why in general scholars perceive the Maya. In a review paper concentrate on specific periods and more than a decade ago, Rosemary specific sets of archaeological sites Joyce made this clear. For her article, when they study the Maya. she read four recent major books on the Maya and at the end of that Whether you say the prehistoric review, she realized that the books had Maya or Mayan cultures doesn’t really something in common. She wrote that matter in the long run, as long as you thinking about the prehistoric Maya as remember that you are referring to a if they were a singular, unified group of rich diversity of cultures and people people, or even a set of artistic traits who lived and adapted to the regional or language or architecture, stands in environments of Mesoamerica and the way of appreciating the diversity maintained trade connections with each of the deep history of Yucatan, Belize, other, but were not a unified whole. Guatemala, and Honduras. ThoughtCo is a premier reference site focusing on expert-created education content. We The cultures that we think of as Maya are one of the top-10 information sites in the had more than one language, even world as rated by comScore, a leading Internet within a single community. There measurement company. was never a centralized government, although it is clear from existing Nicoletta Maestri is a former writer for inscriptions that political and ThoughtCo, who contributed stories on a social alliances extended over long variety of architectural topics. She’s presently a distances. Over time, those alliances Ph.D. candidate in Mesoamerican archaeology shifted in tenor and strength. Art and with fieldwork experience in Italy, the Near East, and throughout Mesoamerica. architectural forms vary from site to site and in some cases from ruler to ruler — a good example of this is Puuc versus Toltec architecture at Chichen Itza. Settlement and household archaeology vary with status and subsistence methods. To really study the ancient Maya culture, you have to narrow your field of vision.

36 MAYA OR MAYAN? KEY TAKEAWAYS

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best AREPAS STREET FOODS Arepas are made primarily of Colombian IN CARTAGENA ground maize dough or flour, cooked and BY MILAN CATER compressed into a delicious flatbread that is Cartagena de Indias, the capital of the guaranteed to be served Bolívar region of Colombia, is blessed at street food stalls or traditional restaurants with the perfect location to source an at just about any plaza extensive variety of ingredients, from in Cartagena de Indias. Cheese arepas, possibly jungle flavors and mountain-grown the most popular street herbs to Caribbean seafood to all types food in Colombia, are of pork and beef. The hustle and bustle often served with spicy sauce, guacamole or of the colorful streets of the old-walled sour cream. Be wary city wouldn’t be complete without its of buying arepas from many street food stands, which can street vendors in the very busy market streets of be found at every corner and in every Cartagena, as they may park and plaza, day or night. The best not be cooked with the street food in Cartagena is unique most healthy oils; for a less greasy arepa, try the yet traditional, and as a formative food stand that crops component of the character of this up in the late evenings lively city, it is not to be missed out on. in Plaza San Diego in the walled part of the city. Milan Cater is the author of this article, which first appeared on Culture Trip, and is a Jamaican-born, Honduran-raised, Scottish-educated travel, art and culture enthusiast.

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Ceviche consists of an array of Caribbean raw and cooked seafood all doused in herbs and spices, like garlic, mayo, tomato and onion. This street food is popular amongst Colombians but not for those with weak FRESH JUICES stomachs, as you never EMPANADAS know where or how the seafood may have found Fresh fruit juices are its way to the food stall Homemade in every one of the most common in plazas like Plaza de household and sold on street food stands to PATACONES la Trinidad. Often with a every street corner, you be found all around citrusy kick, that surprises will find yet another Colombia and in those not well-versed in delicious Colombian frito: empanadas are Cartagena de Indias. Colombian street food The Colombian way Colombian patacones a local favorite and are made with a special delicacies, their shrimp of making these fresh the staple of every twist to this popular cocktail or ceviche mixto Colombian’s childhood. BOLLOS fruit juices involves Latin American dish. is one of the best street crushing the fruit, such Made from yucca or Traditionally made by foods sold in the lively as watermelon, which is maize, these fried pastries frying green plantains, Cartagena de Indias. commonly sold from stalls are stuffed with many These regional treats in Cartagena de Indias in plazas and on the island types of meat, such as known as bollos or they are fried twice and tamales are made up beaches of Cartagena, pork, spicy ground beef injected with a heavy of boiled hominy, taro and adding water, lime or chicken, and are a dose of garlic, adding a or yucca tightly packed and some sugar. These common go-to for a quick delicious pang of flavor into dense buns and fruit juice stalls make lunch from any food stall to this dish. Served in wrapped in banana exotic fruit blends easy to in Cartagena de Indias. or plantain leaves and restaurants as a popular After trying one, you may find; from Colombian plum packaged with string. side dish, patacones are find you won’t be able juices to coco limonada, A traditional Latin also commonly sold by to stop yourself from the refreshing Caribbean American street food, street vendors amongst a indulging a bit further, as flavors helps customers bollos are a breakfast range of other Colombian empanadas are a popular bear the tropical heat for champions and are fritos. To spice up this Latin American guilty during the days. sold by street vendors customary snack, ask for pleasure. hogao (tomato and onion throughout the day in sauce) or ají (hot salsa) if Cartagena de Indias. you dare. Perhaps an acquired taste, bollos are a definite must-try when visiting Colombia if you are a traveler seeking a cultural and culinary experience all in one bite.

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BY DANIEL MORRIS

RAPTORS IN I’ve been a huge fan of Jurassic Park ever since it came out in 1993. I even honed my impersonation of those famed and terrifying creatures to the point of being able to jump flat-footed onto a stainless-steel kitchen SITKA counter…but these aren’t those kinds of raptors. These are birds of prey, most notably, the regal and majestic national icon of the United States of America: the bald eagle. And, if you’ve not had the privilege of meeting one in person, they live up to the hype.

“THE BEST PART... WAS GETTING TO MEET THE RESIDENTS LIVING OUTSIDE.”

44 It was September and the weather, I was told, was rarely so We spent some time quietly observing the eagles in the perfect. I was on my first trip to Alaska and was fortunate Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation Bald Eagle Flight to have my father with me (this was his third visit to our Training Center (I call it the SWSFBEFTC for short). It’s country’s Last Frontier). By the time we arrived in Sitka, a one-way mirrored, indoor training ground for eagles we’d walked on the otherworldly grounds of Mendenhall rehabilitating and relearning how to fly again. Glacier, consumed as much Dungeness crab as was reasonable — well, perhaps more than reasonable — and I stopped in the gift shop to buy my kids a souvenir before cruised Hubbard Glacier, without a hint of fog, where we heading outside to my favorite part of the experience… watched (and heard!) a 40-story sized hunk of glacial ice THE MAIN ATTRACTION calve into the bay. I love the outdoors and Alaska has more of the outdoors Then, having taken in some of America’s most incredible than almost anywhere. So, for me, the best part of the Alaska landscapes, we were ready to experience some of her most Raptor Center was getting to meet the residents living outside. iconic animals on our Sea Otters, Raptors and Bears-Oh My! tour. The sea otter experience was serene and wonderful, we even There was a bald eagle habitat right next to the gift shop. had the privilege of seeing a handful of humpback whales Getting close and experiencing the eagles without any breaking the surface before their next dives. And, while glass or bars between us was just awesome (yes, I actually the brown bears at the Fortress of the Bear were massive mean: “inspiring great admiration”). From there, I got to meet and truly impressive to behold, the Alaska Raptor Center is a young Peregrine falcon, another beautiful snow owl, and a where I most wish I could spend more time. gorgeous great gray owl named Boris, among the other locals.

A LITTLE HISTORY As a bit of a photo enthusiast, I could have lingered and captured image after image. It was quite peaceful, the Founded in 1980 by two concerned Sitkans, the Alaska birds were magnificent, and there weren’t any power Raptor Center has gone from a backyard, one-eagle-at-a- failures causing electrical fences to go down and predators time rehabilitation effort to a nationally known treatment to run wild. I was the last one on the bus before departing, facility that works with around 200 injured birds each capturing those last shots of an eagle in rehab. year. They’ll care for any kind of bird in need, even though their focus is on birds of prey. The goal is always to heal, THE CENTER IS OPEN rehabilitate and release their avian patients, however some All in all, even if you’re not a twitcher or a birder, I highly birds are too injured to survive on their own and become recommend a visit to the Alaska Raptor Center whenever part of the Raptors-in-Residence program. you visit Sitka. And, if you’re interested in learning more or Thanks to the generosity of donors and volunteers, this getting involved, check out their website (alaskaraptor.org) program, along with the rest of this non-profit organization, or give them a call (907-747-8662). is annually afforded the provisions it needs to operate on At Regent Seven Seas Cruises, we’ve been committed to its 17 acres of land. The Alaska Raptor Center utilizes both supporting them since 2017, including the funding of an indoor and outdoor spaces to care for their patients and interpretive trail on the property, complete with signage residents, while entertaining and educating visitors like my detailing local vegetation and animal habitats for visitors. dad and me. They’re doing great work and, like most non-profits, always INSIDE THE CENTER welcome more encouragement and support.

After entering the main area, we found our seats and Daniel Morris is the Sr. Copywriter at Regent Seven Seas Cruises® and enjoyed a brief presentation that included one of the Copy Editor of EXPLORE Magazine. He has a deep love of travel and resident raptors: a beautiful snow owl. We watched a short the opportunities it brings to learn and share the stories of the world’s video and learned about how the center works and how we people and cultures. can get involved if wanting to help.

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EXPERIENCE ICY STRAIT POINT WITH JOHAN DYBDAHL by Terry Ward

In every fishing port, down every winding fjord and at the foot of every calving glacier, an Alaskan cruise is full of discoveries. But, there’s something particularly special about coming ashore at Icy Strait Point, the site of a historic salmon cannery near the tiny town of Hoonah in southeast Alaska.

You’re on Chichagof Island here, a dense wilderness home to Hoonah, Alaska’s largest native Tlingit village, and more coastal brown bears than humans (prepare to be amazed — they’re even bigger than grizzlies).

Hoonah and Icy Strait Point make for a truly wild port of call where you can immerse in Alaska’s native culture and wildlife in equal measure.

Whether you choose to set out on whale or brown bear watching tours, kick back with Icy Strait Point’s iconic “Crabby Bloody Mary” (it’s garnished with beach asparagus, a Tlingit foraging favorite) or take in a cultural program led by the local people, stories unfold from the moment you step onto the island.

“When you walk off the ship, go up the ramp and reach the head of the dock, you’re already on the beach and in the woods. It’s feet-on-the-ground wilderness and a real close to nature experience,” says Johan Dybdahl, Director of Special Projects for Icy Strait Point.

Born in Ketchikan to a Norwegian father and a half-Tlingit/half-Irish mother, Dybdahl moved here with his family in 1947 when he was just two months old. His father worked as a tender captain for fishing boats during the summer months and as a winter watchman for the historic salmon cannery at Icy Strait Point during the long winter months, when the family was the cannery’s lone year-round residents.

48 Today, you can look for Dybdahl Tlingit stories like that one and others at Icy Strait Point, wearing his await when you take part in a cultural signature white “halibut” hat (it program or simply engage with the many looks a bit like a beret), and ask Tlingit people working at Icy Strait Point him what it was like growing up in and living in the nearby town. such a unique part of the world. Hoonah is easily reached from Icy Strait “When we were kids, we’d go Point via a short wilderness pathway or down to the shore to throw one of the regular bus shuttles during potato peelings into the water, the cruising season. Just don’t come and the halibut would come and expecting a big town, Dybdahl says. “I’ve suck them up,” he says. “We’d had people stop to ask me where the see all kinds of whale traffic town center is and I say, ‘You just drove in and out of the bay of Port through it,’” he laughs. Frederick, as well as sea lions and porpoises. When you don’t Do come, however, expecting to meet know anything different, you people like Dybdahl, who take the time to think this is just the way the share Tlingit culture with visitors to this world is.” remote corner of the planet.

Encounters with Alaskan wildlife so close to the shoreline “We’re pretty proud, there are 30 high school students total in continue to surprise visitors to Icy Strait Point today, he says. the local high school and 21 of them are working for us right now this season,” he says. “Some are learning how to operate “In the springtime, that’s when we see the smaller pods of the retail store and others are working with our theater group orcas that are mammal hunters, and in August and September telling the stories as part of our cultural tour. That, in turn, has we sometimes see super pods of 40 and 50 killer whales led to a sort of revival of the culture.” rounding up salmon,” says Dybdahl. Humpbacks, also, make appearances and engage in bubble feeding right along the Before you leave, peruse the gift shop, where all profits from beach at Icy Strait Point. the local and Southeast Alaska-made products benefit the school activity fund. And, make time for one of Icy Strait Point’s On an island with roughly 1,000 humans and more than three timeless pleasures at the beach where you arrived — one that times as many coastal brown bears, growing up among Alaska’s Dybdahl and his friends enjoyed as kids. other iconic animal was a normal part of Hoonah life, says Dybdahl. And, the Tlingit people have a special relationship with “We never had to put up a sign there that says, ‘Go Skip Rocks,’” the animals. says Dybdahl, “It’s in everyone’s DNA, they see a flat rock and skip it.” “When I grew up, the (Tlingit) women were out there picking berries right alongside the bears and talking to the bears to tell The beach, he says, is a “high energy” one. them what they were there for,” he says. “People believed that if “We get a lot of southwest wind that blows down the bay, so you just told the bear what you were there for, you’d be fine.” the rocks are weathered and smooth,” says Dybdahl, “We don’t Among the many oral stories passed down by the Tlingit is one mind how many rocks you throw because in the winter they get about Bear Bay, the former name of Port Frederick, which lies washed right back onto the beach.” inside the Inside Passage. Freelance travel writer Terry Ward is based in Florida but frequently on the road (or at sea!) to report stories. Her work has been published by such “Before (the Tlingit) people settled here in Hoonah, they had to outlets as Travel Channel, the Washington Post, Travel+Leisure and Cruise talk to the bear people to get their permission to live here,” says Critic. Visit her website to learn more, www.terry-ward.com. Dybdahl, explaining that the Tlingit look at most living creatures as their own people. “There were the salmon people, the bear people, the killer whale people. And, they saw them as equals in a world where everything had a spirit, even the trees.”

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SPRUCE TIPS & ALDER SMOKE SAMPLING LOCAL CRAFT BEERS IN JUNEAU, ALASKA

by Dylan Barmmer

There’s nothing small about Juneau, Alaska. As the sprawling Due to these and other challenges, only around 32,000 capitol of our most remote and rugged state, Juneau ranks people reside within Juneau’s 3,255 square miles — not quite as America’s second-largest city by overall area. Juneau is so 10 people per mile. Certain days may even see an influx of up vast it encompasses more land than the entirety of Delaware. to 6,000 cruise ship visitors — nearly one-fifth of the city’s In fact, the 1,500-mile Juneau icefield alone is larger than population — pouring in to play and explore and eat and… Rhode Island. drink beer.

This being Alaska, there’s a lot more land than there are BEER, BEER, BEER, BEER… people inhabiting it. It takes a tough person to call Juneau home; there are exactly zero roads connecting the city to the While Juneau may be less than jam packed with year-round rest of Alaska. Downtown Juneau itself sits at sea level, while people, it’s certainly not lacking breweries or craft beers to mountains ascend 3,500 feet above it. Atop these mountains appease the locals and tourists alike. Chief among these sit the aforementioned icefield, a sweeping frozen mass breweries is Alaskan Brewing Company (ABC for short). that encompasses around 30 glaciers, including the famed Owned by married couple Marcy and Geoff Larson, ABC has Mendenhall glacier. been serving ice-cold craft beers since 1986, making it one of the oldest breweries in Alaska and the first to open in Juneau since the end of the Prohibition Era.

Inspired by the old-school brews from the region’s famed Klondike Gold Rush at the tail end of the 19th century, Alaska’s 67th independent brewery sources exclusive regional ingredients like Sitka spruce tree tips, salmon smoked over indigenous alder wood and pure water from that local icefield. From year-round staples like white beers and stouts to seasonal offerings like pumpkin ale or limited editions like the jalapeño double IPA, ABC offers a wealth of options for beer lovers of every type and stripe.

52 From its humble DIY roots more than 30 years ago, ABC has Then there’s Barnaby Brewing Company, located in the grown to rank as one of the best-performing breweries in the Emporium Mall on Shattuck Way, behind the City Hall building. history of the Great American Beer Festival. In fact, it’s so Open from 1 to 8pm daily, Barnaby’s taproom focuses on successful today that it’s available in 22 states outside of Alaska. American-style ales and lagers that incorporate locally harvested ingredients. Cleverly named brews here include the When you’re in Juneau, you can stop by ABC’s headquarters likes of The Goods from The Woods Spruce Tip Pale, Followed on Commercial Boulevard. Brewery tours, a collection of beer- By The # Sign American Wheat and Woke AF Hazy IPA. making artifacts and the Alaskan Brewing Depot gift shop are all accessible here. You can even enjoy free tastings in a spacious Clearly, there’s never been a better time than now to sample a new room that debuted in 2018. It offers 20 Alaskan beers wide range of beers in Juneau. So, have at it and enjoy. Cheers! on tap from 11am to 7pm daily in the summer (May through September) and noon to 7pm in the winter (October A professional writer since 1997, Dylan Barmmer lives in Costa Mesa, California. He is the founder and raconteur of his company Word Is Born through April). (WordIsBorn.net) and the brainchild behind the movement of Random Acts of Poetry. BEYOND ABC… Juneau takes its name from Quebec-born gold prospector Joe Juneau, but its more recent wave of prospectors involve something closer to liquid gold.

Alaska is immersed in a full-blown “beer boom,” thanks to a strong surge in breweries, microbrew and craft beer production. A visit to historic downtown Juneau quickly confirms this, as breweries and tasting rooms can be found at seemingly every turn. It’s not just Juneau, either. Alaskan cities like Anchorage, Fairbanks and Wasilla ­— along with smaller communities like Homer, Skagway, Seward and Sitka — are all home to a budding and brewing new “gold rush.”

According to the 2015 Brewers Association’s State Craft Beer Sales & Production, Alaska is now home to 27 craft breweries — good enough to rank the state 35th nationally in that department. Want a more impressive statistic? How about 5.3 breweries for every 100,000 Alaskans — the eighth-highest such penetration in America. Or, 12.7 gallons of beer per capita, good enough for fourth-best nationally.

And, when you’re in Juneau, you can enjoy everything ABC has to offer. Along with much, much more.

Another outstanding option is Devil’s Club Brewing Company. Located on Franklin Street, the Devil’s Club kitchen and taproom are open daily from 11am until 8pm. Offering contemporary American styles and modern takes on traditional Belgian beers, the taproom proudly serves up brews like Spruce Springsteen Spruce Tip Blonde, Country Fields Sour Blackberry Saison and their Signature IPA.

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Jefferson Randolph Smith became better known as Soapy Smith, a notorious con artist who generously contributed to the reputation of the Wild West during the early 19th century. When the Civil War changed prosperity for his initially wealthy family from Georgia, they relocated to Round Rock, Texas. Briefly entering the world of cowboys, he found he was not one for laborious work, instead finding his niche in swindling unsuspecting victims to line his pockets, a trade he would develop and fine tune to become the most infamous bunco artist of his time. His “Prize Package Soap Sell” racket, selling wrapped soap with an insider discovering a $100 bill in the wrapping, produced quick and easy money from large crowds, hence earning him the name “Soapy.” skagway

successfully made his way further west to Skagway, Alaska. He arrived at the time of the Klondike Gold Rush and immediately seized the opportunity to set his operations into action.

His new saloon, Jeff Smith’s Parlour, came to be known as the “real city hall,” establishing himself as leader of a criminal underworld In Fort Worth, he formed a close-knit group Blonger Brothers, dethroned Smith as the once more. Not all Skagway citizens were of rogues, including the famous Texas Jack Denver boss. (His temper and drinking made impressed with Smith’s business practices Vermillion and “Big Ed” Burns, that helped it increasingly difficult for politicians on his which, with his perpetual drinking and sustain his shenanigans and make him “The payroll to turn a blind eye.) temper, fueled the formation of a vigilante King of the Frontier Con Men.” The gang, group, known as the “Committee of 101,” known as the “Soap Gang,” trailblazed from The booming mining camp of Creede, to drive Smith and his gang out of town. In town to town practicing their principal Colorado presented new opportunities retaliation, Smith formed his “Committee method of frisking unwary victims with for the Soap Gang to relocate. With of 303,” in a successful effort at accession. short and effective schemes. fewer restrictions, The Orleans club was During the Spanish American War, Smith established and mirrored The Tivoli club. became the captain of the Skagway Military Arriving in Denver, Colorado, in 1870, Here, a “petrified” figure dubbed “McGinty,” Company, a militia approved by the U.S. they expanded their tactics to include which was nothing more than concrete War Department and regained control of fake stock exchanges and lottery offices. poured over a skeleton, was introduced Skagway. Soon after, Smith’s gang fleeced Lucrative business helped finance a new to lure gamblers into the gambling halls. a miner of his gold during an illegal card line of criminal operations, paying graft Not missing an opportunity for self- game, re-igniting the vigilante group’s to police, politicians and judges. In 1888, gain, Smith convinced his brother-in-law, disdain. Smith had sorely underestimated Smith opened up The Tivoli Club, a saloon William Light, to take the position of how much he had angered the group, so and gambling house. The gang didn’t deputy marshal at the camp, ensuring the when he attempted to crash a meeting prey on local residents, instead duping gang’s protection. Creede did not sustain four days later on July 8, 1898, he was met unsuspecting travelers. As Smith prospered, prosperity and Denver had relaxed laws with open hostility resulting in a gunfight he contributed to the community, further once again, facilitating Smith’s return to between himself, Frank Reid, a city engineer, endearing himself to the locals. His brother, fully operating Tivoli. 1893 brought a new and Jesse Murphy on Juneau Wharf, ending Bascomb, ran a cigar shop which served as a challenge with state governor, Davis H. with Smith being shot dead. Soapy Smith’s front for crooked games and other swindles. “Bloody Bridles” Waite, who was set on funeral was held in a local church he had The corruption continued to escalate, but dismantling the political corruption in funded. He was buried several yards outside in 1889, after municipal elections, a fraud Denver. After commissioners refused to of the city cemetery. His grave and saloon trail drew attention to corrupt ties and relinquish their positions to new appointees, can still be seen in Skagway today. payoffs between the mayor, chief of police, a standoff between state militia and Smith’s and Smith. Although the mayor lost his job, forces ensued, the outcome of which was Liesl Noel is a gifted writer from South Africa. She’s spent years traveling the world with some of the Smith remained untouched. He convinced his eventually decided by the Supreme Court, world’s most influential people prior to becoming a brother-in-law, William “Cap” Light, a deputy who ruled in favor of Waite. Amongst other proud mother, middle school language arts teacher marshal in Texas, to join his criminal empire. illicit activities, gambling was ruled illegal. and talented freelance writer. By 1892, things started changing for the Soap Smith, a target, became wanted for the Gang as demands for anti-gambling and murder of a saloon manager. His brother saloon reforms rose. Rival gangs, such as the was convicted, but Smith escaped and

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fresh catch in KETCHIKAN “SALMON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD”

60 BY JOHN LASHBROOK

Ketchikan offers a true taste of frontier A BRIEF HISTORY America and a uniquely Alaskan experience for The name Ketchikan comes from a Tlingit travelers with an appetite for adventure. Set Indian phrase meaning: “Eagle with spread-out on the southwest edge of Revillagigedo Island, wings.” Long before the town was established, facing the inside passage, Ketchikan welcomes the Tlingit people built a fish camp near the you with breathtaking scenery, remarkable mouth of Ketchikan Creek. The tribesmen wildlife and a charming native culture. would trek to this site each year to harvest the Notable area attractions include Misty Fjords bounty of the sea as seemingly endless schools National Monument, Dolly’s House Museum of salmon began their journey upstream to and the Saxman Totem Village. However, it is spawn during the late summer run. Ketchikan’s rich marine ecosystem and thriving fishery that truly put this small city on the map as the “Salmon Capital of the World.” continue...

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In 1885, a gentleman named Mike Martin was sent to the area by For even the most experienced angler, the thought of battling a the Oregon Canning Company to assess new prospects in Alaska. huge King Salmon is enough to quicken your pulse. While it’s not Martin purchased a plot of 160 acres, which later became the uncommon to catch Kings in the 30-40 lb. range, they are capable township. The following year, the first salmon cannery was opened of growing much bigger; the largest recorded catch tipped the near the mouth of Ketchikan Creek. Over the next 30 years, scales at 126 lbs.! four more canneries were built and the growing industry attracted a diverse group of people to the burgeoning town of Ketchikan Although they don’t get as large as King Salmon, Coho and for work as fishermen, longshoremen and canners. Sockeye are also highly prized catches that are excellent table fare as well. ALASKA’S SUSTAINABLE FISHERY If you’re planning a voyage to Alaska, don’t miss out on the world- As the number one producer of wild salmon in the world, Alaska class fishing in Ketchikan. There are a number of excellent fishing has carefully managed conservation and regulatory efforts to charters and guide services available to ensure you’ll enjoy your ensure a healthy and abundant fishery for future generations. time on the water and experience the incredible fishing culture Alaska has the only salmon industry certified as “sustainable” that is so integral to this city’s heritage. by the Marine Stewardship Council. You might even get lucky and land the catch of a lifetime. After more than 100 years of increasing fishing pressure, Ketchikan still has a healthy salmon population, thriving John Lashbrook is the owner of PixelWorks (www.pxlwrx.com), a creative commercial fishing industry, and in recent years has become a marketing and design firm based in South Florida. His passion for fishing and bucket-list destination for recreational anglers in search of travel has taken him throughout North America, Africa, and Asia in search of adventure and inspiration. a trophy catch.

1. 2. THE CATCH OF A LIFETIME Alaskan waters are home to five species of Pacific salmon:

1. KING SALMON 3. SOCKEYE SALMON (ALSO KNOWN AS CHINOOK) 4. CHUM SALMON 2. COHO (ALSO KNOWN AS SILVER SALMON) 5. PINK SALMON

3. 4. 5.

62 SALMON EN CROUTE WITH CREAMY TARRAGON MUSTARD SAUCE serves 4

SAUCE SALMON Kosher salt and freshly 1 cup crème fraîche ¼ cup butter ground black pepper 2 tablespoons heavy 1 cup minced mixed wild 2 sheets puff pastry, cream mushrooms thawed 2 tablespoons tarragon ¼ cup minced shallots 40 baby spinach leaves mustard ¼ cup dry white wine 4 (5- to 6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets Kosher salt and freshly 1 tablespoon crème ground white pepper fraîche 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon tarragon mustard

MAKE THE SAUCE

In a medium bowl, combine the crème fraîche, cream and mustard and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

PREPARE THE SALMON

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and shallots and sauté until softened. Increase the heat to medium-high. When the mixture is lightly caramelized, add the wine and stir to deglaze the pan. When the alcohol has completely evaporated, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the crème fraîche and mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reserve.

Preheat the oven to 400°F/204°C. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 rectangles, rolling out the dough if needed to create rectangles 1 to 2 inches longer and wider than the salmon fillets. Layer 10 spinach leaves, shingle style, in a row in the center of each of 4 rectangles. Top each with a salmon fillet and one-fourth of the mushroom mixture. Top each with another rectangle and crimp the edges to seal.

Place on the prepared pan and brush with the egg white. Use a knife to make 3 small slits in the top of each pastry package. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve warm with the sauce on the side.

Chef Kathryn Kelly is the Executive Director of Culinary Enrichment at Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. In addition to developing the amazing programming for the Culinary Arts Kitchen aboard Seven Seas Splendor™ and Seven Seas Explorer®, Chef Kelly brings her incredible creative skills to the table, bringing us fantastic new recipes each year.

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PORT GOLF ROYAL COURSE REVIEW JON SHERMAN

Last fall I got a chance to play Port Royal in Southampton, Bermuda at the Goslings Invitational tournament. I quickly fell in love with the views and layout, and it’s easily become one of my favorite golf courses that I’ve ever played.

While Bermuda was never on my golf map before this trip, I’m more than happy to get the word out there because more golfers should consider this golf course in their travel plans.

BERMUDA’S GOLF CROWN JEWEL

Most golfers don’t know it, but Bermuda is an amazing golf destination. Just a short flight from most East Coast airports, it should get more attention than it does.

Golfers can choose from Port Royal, Turtle Hill, Belmont Hills, Ocean View, and Tucker’s Point. Port Royal and Mid Ocean Club are the two most acclaimed courses on the island, but since Port Royal is a fully public course, it is usually the top choice for visitors to the island. As a side note, despite Mid Ocean Club being fully private, the staff at Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa (where I stayed) can get you on there.

66 Port Royal Golf Club hosted the PGA Grand Slam from 2009 to 2014. This brought the course (and the island) plenty of attention THERE AREN’T from golfers since they were able to watch the winners of each major championship compete on its stunning layout. MANY GOLF

Recently, the PGA Tour announced The Bermuda Championship. Starting in the fall COURSES IN of 2019 Port Royal will host a yearly PGA Tour event from October 31 through THE WORLD November 3. After playing several rounds at Port Royal WITH THIS during my week at the Goslings Invitational tournament, I’m here to tell you that this is a must-play destination. If you are planning KIND OF VIEW a golf trip it should definitely be on your radar. This was my second trip to Bermuda and it’s far and away one of my favorite vacation destinations.

A TON OF STRATEGIC DECISIONS

After playing Port Royal several times and thinking about the layout of each hole, the course does a great job of testing your decision-making. Robert Trent Jones first designed the course in 1970, and in 2009 it was renovated by Robert Rulewich as part of a $16 million project.

In my opinion, it’s more of a tee shot course. I have never found myself in as many fairway bunkers as I did in my rounds there. On almost every par 4 or par 5 there are bunkers staggered in such a way that it will make you think twice about your target and club selection. There are plenty of landing areas that are pinched by bunkers and are ready to collect your slightly errant tee shots.

Additionally, several holes have some sneaky, difficult trouble that you might not be aware of if you have never played the course before. For example, on 14 if you hit your tee shot up the left side, trees block your direct view of the green. But if you cheat too much to the right, you’ll be greeted by a large bunker and some trees. continue...

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The tee shot on the dog-leg right 15th might be the most of the ocean on the 7th green and 8th tee box. The course difficult. Two large bunkers guard the left side, and if you becomes dramatically more beautiful at this point because go too far to the right you will lose your ball in some native the ocean is in full view. However, this is where the wind bushes. Plenty of players posted big numbers on this hole can really show its teeth. during the tournament. Ignorance was bliss the first time I played the 15th because from the tee it tricks you into As you make your way up the 9th hole you start to realize thinking the landing area is more manageable than just what a special piece of land you are on. For the rest of it really is. the round, you are treated to beautiful views of Bermuda’s light-blue ocean. My view from the top reminded me of On iron shots, I found myself second-guessing club rounds I played in Hawaii. Simply put, Port Royal is one of selections due to the elevation changes and wind the most visually stunning courses I have ever played, and conditions. None is more challenging than the par-3 16th, I think you’ll feel the same way. which is Port Royal’s signature hole. When you first arrive, you can’t help but admire the beauty of the hole, but when Things come full circle when you tee off on the 16th hole. you get on the tee box things change quickly. In both of There aren’t many golf courses in the world with this kind our rounds, it was a swirling wind off the water, which had of view, and it reminded me of my out-of-body experience me pulling out three clubs. You can’t help but want to bail earlier this year at the 16th at Cabot Cliffs in Canada. out to the right, which can leave a terrifying bunker shot towards the ocean, or an extremely downhill pitch shot If you are traveling to Bermuda, Port Royal has to be on off the Bermuda grass. On both days I was able to leave the top of your list. It’s the best fully public course the my shots to the short-right side of the green for easy island has to offer and consistently ranked amongst the up and downs. best in the world. My hope is to be back soon!

Overall, the wind, bunkering, and elevation changes are Jon Sherman is the owner of Practical-Golf.com, a website dedicated to being an honest resource for the everyday golfer who is looking to the courses main defense. I had so much fun playing enjoy the game more, as well as improve. This article first appeared Port Royal because there was so much variety from one on Practical-Golf.com. He is also the author of the bestselling book hole to the next. While I would consider it a challenging 101 Mistakes All Golfers Make (and how to fix them). course, it’s also very playable for golfers of all levels because there are fairly wide landing areas off the tee. It’s a fair, interesting test of golf.

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL RIDE

Port Royal is almost two golf courses rolled into one. The clubhouse is perched on the highest point of the course and serves as a dividing point between most of the front nine and the back. Your tee shot off the first brings you down a steep elevation change as you head away from the ocean. The first seven holes are partially guarded against the sea’s wind as you meander through a lush low point. Trees guard most of the holes earlier on, and it gives the appearance of a tropical inland golf course.

As you make your way on the par-5 7th hole, conditions abruptly change both visually and with the wind. You are no longer protected by the hills, and you get a clear view

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As one of the most bustling towns in Maine, we wanted to figure out what it is that gives Bar Harbor such widespread appeal. In conversation with Jessica Donahue, Marshall of Communications on behalf of the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, we discovered the town’s plethora of cultural attractions, along with the vibrant beauty of its lakes and forests — qualities which provide any visitor with a gorgeous escape.

Where should culture lovers abilities. Whether you have your own equipment go in Bar Harbor? or join in on a guided tour leading you through Culture lovers will find themselves at home in the Porcupine Islands, families and individuals will every nook and cranny of Bar Harbor. Founded in enjoy sightseeing along the rocky Maine coast. 1946, the Bar Harbor Historical Society oversees The Mount Desert Oceanarium features the Maine collections and exhibits that include photographs, Lobster Museum, marsh tours, and a one-of-a-kind paintings, and clothing from the Gilded Age. Here, lobster hatchery. visitors are able to immerse themselves in the A whale clearing its blowhole is only one of the rich and engaging history and heritage of Mount amazing sights to enjoy on a summer whale- Desert Island. watching tour. Off the coast of Bar Harbor, The Abbe Museum celebrates the heritage, migratory animals and whales travel to Maine’s culture, history and archaeology of Maine’s Native cooler waters to feed for the summer and then Americans. There are changing exhibitions and they return to warmer climates to mate and give educational programs for visitors of every age birth. You’re almost sure to spot a shark, dolphin, here. Within the College of the Atlantic, visitors seals or puffins, too! Only a single lighthouse can find the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural stands on Mount Desert Island: Bass Harbor Head History. This museum is entirely designed and Light. Still fully operational, the light guards the produced by the students at the college and southern entrance of Blue Hill Bay. This lighthouse focuses on the natural world of Maine. Culture is still operated by the US Coast Guard and is on and adventure lovers will also find that Bar Harbor the National Historic Register. Visitors can tour the has a variety of walking, boat and plane tours lighthouse grounds but, because it is operational, of the island. they cannot go into the lighthouse itself. There are five other lighthouses nearby that can be Where are the must-visit places viewed on one of the scenic cruises leaving from in your town? downtown Bar Harbor.

While there are many worthwhile activities in Bar Why do you think your town has made Harbor and on Mount Desert Island, here are a few the top 10 in Maine? that can’t be missed when visiting. Hop aboard a catamaran or windjammer to cruise around Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and Mount Frenchmen’s Bay and see Maine’s rocky coastline Desert Island are gems within the state of Maine. spotted with wildlife and natural wonders. Bar While not a well-guarded secret, visitors find Harbor and Mount Desert Island also offer the that the area is not overrun with tourism and is finest sea kayaking and canoeing in the nation. a comfortable vacation spot. Acadia National All skill levels will find an opportunity to test their Park features over 50 square miles of mountains,

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lakes, hiking, biking and dramatic views of Island, Bar Harbor is home to not only the coastline and Atlantic Ocean. Having adventure but romance, and is nestled welcomed “billions of visitors” over the past perfectly between the rock-bound coast and 200 years, the area is one that can’t be soaring granite mountains and cliffs. It is a missed on any trip to Maine. spot beyond compare that draws visitors back year after year. Tell us about the typical local cuisine in your area. What’s the best-kept secret of Bar Harbor?

Lobster, lobster, lobster, and more lobster! One of the best and latest attractions are Our succulent Maine lobster, caught right the walking tours that are now available in off the coast of Mount Desert Island, is the downtown Bar Harbor — learn more about reason that many people travel to Bar Harbor. the people, heritage and landscapes that You could eat a different lobster dish every shaped current-day Bar Harbor. If you’re up day of your vacation! for it, there are even tours celebrating the haunted history of the area. Where’s the go-to place to experience this? Do you have any exciting upcoming events? If you’re searching for the best lobster in Bar Harbor always has something happening! Bar Harbor, stop by the West Street Café, In January, there will be a beer festival What should I spend my last $5 on in a popular family restaurant specializing in Bar Harbor? featuring local craft brews, music and lively fresh lobster and other local seafood. And fun at Atlantic Brewing Company. May Your last $5 should be spent on an ice cream don’t forget to stop for dessert at Mount brings the Taste of Bar Harbor event, which cone. Not just any ice cream cone though, Desert Island Ice Cream. Their Maine sea salt is a three-day celebration of Maine food. we would beeline to Ben & Bill’s Chocolate caramel ice cream is what dreams are made Downtown Bar Harbor’s Village Green is also Emporium and order up a chocolate-coated of! One of Acadia National Park’s unique home to many Maine-made craft fairs, live waffle cone filled with decadent and rich manmade gems is the Jordan Pond House, concerts and even outdoor movie nights. homemade lobster ice cream, made with real serving an afternoon tea with popovers and Maine lobster. jam (as well as a full menu) since the 1890s. The community is also host to one of the This is a tradition for returning visitors. premier night sky events on the eastern What is Bar Harbor’s most bizarre tradition? seaboard of the United States. Every year, Have you ever seen a team of costumed What makes your town unique? Is it the people, the sights, the food scene, the annual Acadia Night Sky Festival happens runners pushing a bed down the street, running or something else entirely? in September and features a full schedule of at full steam? The Bar Harbor Early Bird Pajama events, from nationally recognized speakers Sale & Bed Races happens every year in There is a special mystique to Bar Harbor. to workshops and hands-on experiences. November. This is the only time of year where Being surrounded by Acadia National Park There is something for everyone, from you’re encouraged to shop in your pajamas. and located on an island, Mount Desert families to the serious astronomer! Prizes are awarded for the fastest bed and best decorated, to name a couple.

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the light of halifax BY MARI ARMAS Mother Nature surely puts on a show in these parts. Local Nova Scotians are accustomed to a life alongside rugged coastlines, colorful fishing towns, rolling green hills and sparkling waters. Its capital, Halifax, not only encompasses this beautiful scenery, but her Haligonians (Halifax locals) are also quick to show her off to you.

“Peggy’s Point. You have to go there first.” Those were the opening lines of an email from Steve, a friend from Halifax, replying to my request for his recommendations. There was more to his email, of course, but I took the urgency of his tone very seriously. Visiting Peggy’s Point Lighthouse was in fact the very first thing on my agenda, and I’m so glad it was.

Under a blueish-grey sky, I headed out on the Lighthouse Route, a forty-minute car ride that was anything but boring. It was as if every colorful building, lobster trap, net, fishing rod, boat, and buoy I saw along the way was perfectly staged for a photo shoot. As we drove along the South Shore, there were several lighthouses we could’ve stopped at (like Fort Point and Cape Forchu), but following Steve’s strict orders, we were determined to make Peggy’s my first.

Along the way, my guide peppered me with incredible facts about this icon, like it’s one of the most photographed sites in the country and that the gleaming whitewashed lighthouse sits on impressive rock formations left by eroding glaciers millions of years ago. I learned that the village surrounding the lighthouse is home to nearly 40 people and that it was likely named Peggy’s as a nickname for Saint Margaret’s Bay, but there was a popular local legend that pegged Peggy as the sole survivor of a shipwreck.

But, even armed with all of that information, there was nothing to prepare me for the awe of standing before the stately lighthouse that has been an inspiration for artists and writers for generations.

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I stood on those rocks for quite some time, overlooking the crashing surf that was glistening under a sky that had miraculously cleared up to turn pure blue. I watched an artist attempt to capture the spectacle of the place on his canvas. And then I too, like so many before me, snapped a photo of the lighthouse.

History vs. Folklore It’s hard to believe that the first lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove was nothing more than a small wooden house with a beacon on the roof. It was not for another 50 years, in 1914, when the current 49-foot lighthouse was built on the hamlet. The original wooden lighthouse then became the keeper’s home until it was damaged by Hurricane Edna in 1954 and was removed. The gleaming red and white tower even played a crucial role during World War II, as it was used by the Royal Canadian Navy as a radio station.

Adding a bit of local lore to the history of this iconic lighthouse is the Peggy of the Cove Museum. Gentleman

Ivan Fraser, local artist and storyteller created this tribute to the local legend of how Peggy’s Cove got its name. Based on the story Keith written by William deGarthe, the folktale says that a schooner was shipwrecked on Halibut Rock, just off the point on which the famous lighthouse sits, and its only survivor was a young woman After your adventure on the Lighthouse Route, named Margaret. She stayed in the area, eventually falling in love return to Halifax and grab a pint. and marrying one of the locals. Inside this museum-inside-a-home, you’ll find tributes to “Peggy” all over. Ivan masterfully mixes his own Just as Anne Lister has become synonymous with stories of growing up in Peggy’s Cove with the stories of Peggy and the Halifax across the pond, Alexander Keith is how she came to be in the area after her shipwreck. the lead character of Nova Scotia’s capital. He was elected mayor of Halifax twice, president Whether fiction or fact, one thing that is certain is that the fish and of the Provincial Legislative Council and grand chips from the Sou’Wester Restaurant across the street are the master of the Masons of Nova Scotia, yet is most real thing. Outside of London, these were the best I’ve had and the recognized for being the town’s first qualified perfect place for a quick rest and to reflect on everything I had just brewer. seen. The restaurant itself offers a bit of history, having opened its doors in the late 60s as a small five table tearoom at the side of a With Halifax serving as a major British military house at its present location. Over the years, it expanded to add base, Keith had a built-in, thirsty market, the more seats and a gift shop to accommodate the increasing number perfect pairing for his strong ales, ginger wine of visitors to the area, yet the Sou’Wester retains its charm, largely and spruce beer. Two hundred years later, because it’s still run by the family of its founder, Jack Campbell. Alexander Keith’s is one of the oldest working breweries in North America, dedicated to crafting Every corner of this village has a story to tell, whether of a mysterious small batch brews, inspired by local Nova Scotian survivor or a beacon that guides hard-working fishermen…or even a culture. If you happen to be in town, be sure to decades-old recipe for fish covered in a delicious, thick batter. All you stop in for a tour. Not only will you learn all about have to do is follow the light. the history of Mr. Keith’s legacy, you will also get a behind the scenes look at the brewing process. Mari de Armas is a travel writer specializing in luxury cruising. She is a regular The tour wraps up with a sampling of the locally contributor to the official blog of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Luxury Goes inspired, limited edition beers at Stag’s Head, the Exploring®. Read more of her posts at RSSCBlog.com. historic pub in what used to be the aging cavern of Mr. Keith’s Brewery.

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78 québec city to remember in Québec CityBY TERRY WARD

From springtime into the autumn months — anytime the weather is at its best for being outdoors — the people of Québec City capitalize by spending as much time as possible outside, enjoying their gorgeous city.

That’s when you’ll find them provisioning forpique-niques (or picnics, if you prefer) at the city’s markets and artisan food shops, putting together an impromptu spread to enjoy at one of the many beautiful spots around town. They have it down to an art form.

If you’ve got some hours to spare during a visit in this stunning old city, there’s perhaps no more authentique way to live like a Québec City local than by planning your own alfresco picnic to enjoy alongside the city’s residents.

PUTTING TOGETHER THE PERFECT FRENCH-STYLE SPREAD

First things first. For the ultimate picnic in Québec City, it all begins with the food. You hardly require a picnic basket (everything can be tossed into your backpack or reusable grocery bag), but you do need tasty ingredients for a French-Canadian meal to remember. And, this is a city that eats well, even at its most casual.

You can find everything for a satisfying lunch at any city grocery store chain, like L’intermarché or IGA. But it’s fun to make more of an occasion of it and dive into some truly local products celebrating Québec’s rich culinary heritage by visiting specialty grocers and bakers.

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fromage. And, you can consider this place a one-shop picnic stop if you’re the type who can live on cheese, cured meat and a delicious baguette alone. Look for the “produit d’erable” section, too, for maple syrup-inspired food souvenirs to bring home.

For a typical Québec City boulangerie, head just a few blocks away in the same neighborhood to Le Paingrüel, an artisan bakery tucked inside a red-brick building where the display overflows with delicious sourdoughs, classic baguettes and loaves made from organic wheat.

PICK YOUR PIQUE-NIQUE LOCALE

Assuming you’ve made it this far without cutting off the point of Québec City’s best farmer’s market is Le Grand Marché de that specialty soft cheese (a big French cheese-cutting faux-pas!) Québec, an indoor market where producers arrive year round or chomping away at your baguette, it’s time to find the perfect with regional cheeses and the freshest fruit and vegetables of the location to spread out your picnic. season. You can pick up specialty meats for a charcuterie spread from Boucherie Florent & Fils at the market and perhaps snag a Also known as Battlefields Park, the 255-acre Plains of Abraham bottle of fresh cider to pop open (or apple juice) from La Cidrerie is Québec City’s answer to New York’s Central Park. And, the Verger Bilodeau. Organic fruits and vegetables are available from section near the Citadel, just a stone’s throw from Old Québec, is several stalls, too, and the spring months bring morels and rhubarb among the many favorite picnic spots here. The park was the site while summer and fall bring delicious blueberries, raspberries of a historic 1759 battle between the French and British empires. and melons. A free shuttle leaves regularly from the Fairmont Le It can be hard to imagine that someplace so bucolic was once a Château Frontenac in Old Québec (it’s open to non-hotel guests) battlefield, but the only arguments likely to ensue here these days and will deposit you directly at the market. will be over who snags that last piece of cheese at your picnic. Come for panoramic views over the St. Lawrence River and vast Closer to the center of Old Québec, the sloped streets and colorful grassy expanses with shade-providing trees for enjoying all the facades of the bohemian Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighborhood are a treats you’ve toted along. fun place to browse a variety of local bakeries and gourmet shops for interesting foods to tote along. Down on the banks of the river itself, the Promenade Samuel-de- Champlain is a cycling and walking path that stretches over 2.5 If you only visit one shop here, make it L’Épicerie J.A Moisan. miles long, with pretty pockets beckoning off the sidewalk for a Considered the oldest grocery store in North America, it’s drawn an picnic within the themed gardens and along interpretative paths. epicurean crowd since 1871, long before the term “foodie” was even The park was gifted to Québec City in 2008 by the provincial a concept. It’s easy to get lost in the many small rooms decorated government to fete the city’s 400th anniversary and remains with a 1920’s sensibility while browsing local handmade preserves beloved by locals and visitors alike. and gourmet products from Québec and all over the world. You’d be hard pressed to find a more delicious and vast spread With no further ado, “Aweille!” That’s Québécois for “Let’s go!” of gourmet cheese, pâtés, terrines and dried sausages anywhere. Your perfect Québec City pique-nique is waiting. Québec cheeses like soft-ripened La Sauvagine (known for a creamy taste that hints at mushrooms), the semi-soft, blue-veined Freelance travel writer Terry Ward is based in Florida but frequently on the road Vachement Bleu and the ash-covered Québec goat cheese called (or at sea!) to report stories. Her work has been published by such outlets as Le Cendrillon should all be on your shopping list if you’re into Travel Channel, the Washington Post, Travel+Leisure and Cruise Critic. Visit her website to learn more, www.terry-ward.com.

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O Overnight in port A SAVINGS OF $300 PER PERSON IS AVAILABLE WHEN ARRANGING YOUR OWN FLIGHTS AND TRANSFERS. A SAVINGS OF $300 PER PERSON IS AVAILABLE WHEN ARRANGING YOUR OWN FLIGHTS AND TRANSFERS. ✛✛SEVEN SEAS SOCIETY® MEMBERS ENJOY ADDITIONAL SAVINGS OF UP TO $700 PER SUITE ✛✛SEVEN SEAS SOCIETY® MEMBERS ENJOY ADDITIONAL SAVINGS OF UP TO $900 PER SUITE

FOR ALL VOYAGES VISITING QUÉBEC CITY AND TO VIEW FREE UNLIMITED SHORE EXCURSIONS, VISIT RSSC.COM 81 CALL 1.844.4REGENT (1.844.473.4368) OR CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL ADVISOR *See Page 102 for Terms & Conditions the regent experience

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THE REGENT EXPERIENCE discover the world with us

The Regent Experience has long been absolute in its inclusiveness, seeking to provide you, our traveler and guest, with the most enriching and luxurious journey on the seven seas. From the first words spoken with a seasoned expert when booking your cruise to a bittersweet farewell when returning home at the end of your voyage, fulfilling your every want and need is our sincerest pleasure.

Take the opportunity to explore the world with new and fascinating ports of call or uncover the hidden gems in places you’ve been before with any of our fascinating shore excursions. Make the most of every moment on board, from enlightening lectures by engaging destination experts or the joy and laughter that comes from an evening of fine dining and entertainment with friends to the perfect glass of your favorite vintage or a quiet moment under the stars with someone you love.

We invite you on an unforgettable journey where every luxury is included, so you can feel free to embrace every moment, and discover something you won’t find with anyone else. Join us for what will be...

An Unrivaled Experience®

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EVERY LUXURY INCLUDED

enjoy every moment

FREE ROUNDTRIP BUSINESS CLASS AIR* FREE TRANSFERS BETWEEN AIRPORT AND SHIP ON INTERCONTINENTAL FLIGHTS When you begin your journey of the Americas with FREE Your vacation experience begins before you even step aboard Roundtrip Air*, you not only arrive in style, but you also have a your ship. Your fare includes FREE Roundtrip Air* from domestic complimentary ground transfer waiting to take you to your ship, ports and FREE Business Class Air* on intercontinental flights then back to the airport at the end of your voyage. from 29 gateway cities, and ground transfers between airport and ship are also included. FREE UNLIMITED BEVERAGES, INCLUDING FINE WINES AND SPIRITS FREE UNLIMITED SHORE EXCURSIONS Anywhere else in the world, your dinner experience generally Our complimentary excursions are a highlight of every voyage, begins by reviewing the wine list and weighing the value of which is why we include over 2,000 tours in our FREE Unlimited purchasing a bottle versus a few glasses. However, one of the Shore Excursion menu. Experience incredible UNESCO World most acclaimed amenities we offer includes perfectly paired Heritage Sites like La Fortaleza in Old San Juan and savor the wines, served by a sommelier…and it’s completely included. Even flavors of Juneau with a craft beer tasting excursion or a trip to if you are more wine-curious than a wine connoisseur, the delectable Gold Creek Salmon Bake. you can sample fine bottles without commitment. In addition to wines, premium spirits and non-alcoholic beverages are also included. FREE 1-NIGHT PRE-CRUISE HOTEL PACKAGE Enhance your luxurious vacation experience by arriving the day before your cruise. Relax, unwind and get acclimated, as you enjoy a complimentary night stay at one of our partner hotels when you reserve a Concierge Suite or higher. This is the perfect way to unwind after your Business Class flight and explore the history and charm of the city where your voyage begins.

84 “We felt privileged throughout the cruise because all staff members, whether management or crew, sought to cater to all our wishes and desires. They have such a positive attitude that it seems natural for them to help.”

Bernard S. — Seven Seas Society® Gold Member

FREE OPEN BARS AND LOUNGES, Enjoy an elevated American cuisine at Prime 7 and the PLUS IN-SUITE MINI-BAR REPLENISHED DAILY Pan-Asian flair of Pacific Rim onSeven Seas SplendorTM and Stylish and soulful, elegant yet easy-going, our lounges are Seven Seas Explorer®. Savor the modern interpretation of French the ideal locales to sip a fine cognac and engage in a friendly dishes featured in Chartreuse that will transport you to conversation with fellow luxury travelers. Relax in the plush Paris, Bordeaux and Burgundy. And, at our largest specialty and totally secluded Connoisseur Club. Wander up to the restaurant, the chic and stylish Compass Rose, choose from Observation Lounge, order your favorite drink and enjoy a a robust list of Continental dishes. Wherever you choose to variety of entertainment, from dancing and karaoke to the dine, all of our restaurants offer fine wines, expertly made contemporary tunes of our three-piece jazz combo. Evenings cocktails, delectable desserts and exquisite presentations. offer a wide array of sophisticated fun and best of all...it’s included. Even back in your suite, you will find your minibar FREE PRE-PAID GRATUITIES stocked with your favorite beverages. Everywhere you turn, We have eliminated the awkward envelopes, the daily service you are taken care of. charges and the tip calculator by taking care of our crew on your behalf. Your gratuities have been pre-paid through your FREE SPECIALTY RESTAURANTS cruise fare, covering all of our team with the exception of the Wherever you are, from a tropical escape in the Caribbean to the experts at our Serene Spa & WellnessTM. glacial wonders of Alaska, you will always have the opportunity to indulge in your favorite cuisine while on board. Delight in FREE UNLIMITED WIFI a bountiful Italian dinner at Sette Mari at La Veranda with an Connect from the privacy of your suite, from the comfort of expansive menu that features authentic family recipes, as well as your lounge chair on the Pool Deck or from anywhere else an ever-changing buffet of options for appetizers and desserts. on board, for as long as you like, to check your email, social accounts and whatever sites you frequent the most. Best of all, it’s completely complimentary.

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IMMERSE YOURSELF experience more than ever

Our oceans connect and move us. They offer life, color and beauty while providing passage to the great wonders of our world in a way unlike any other. From music, history and the culinary arts to wildlife and adventure, there are amazing memories to be created in every destination, whatever your interest. Join us on some of our favorite excursions as we sail around the world to engage each locale in its most glorious state.

Discover new and amazing ways to delve into your destination with the inclusion of more than 2,000 FREE Shore Excursions as well as the vast assortment of Regent Choice Shore Excursions, which come with an additional charge to offset the selectiveness of these elevated experiences.

We’ve sailed millions of miles to thousands of ports throughout every ocean and are still excited to discover more. From visiting new cities to uncovering the unseen charms of the places you’ve been before, please allow us to be your guide as we continue together to explore this incredible world around us.

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excursions, tours & more

FREE UNLIMITED SHORE EXCURSIONS GO LOCAL TOURS Immerse yourself into every destination by taking advantage Sometimes, the best solution for anyone looking to uncover of our hallmark inclusion of thousands of incredible, FREE off-the-beaten-path experiences is to start thinking like a Unlimited Shore Excursions. These excursions are curated local. Go Local Tours provide a more direct way for you to with the goal of providing more ways to engage your interests learn the culture of a destination through the communities and indulge your passions, from food and wine to art and within. Make your way through the local history of Skagway, architecture. That includes over 350 UNESCO World Heritage visiting the sites of notorious con men and savoring the Sites, providing unique opportunities to experience world flavors of a local microbrewery, or witness the local wildlife history in powerful and tangible ways. Peek into the world of the Last Frontier on an adventure across both land and underneath your feet on a glass-bottomed boat tour of the sea out of Sitka. Experience the world through the eyes of largest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere from Harvest those who actually live there and discover the best of what Caye, Belize and delight in the beauty and French charms you didn’t know about your favorite destinations with found in the Historic District of Old Québec before stealing Go Local Tours. away for a romantic evening under the stars in Québec City.

GOURMET EXPLORER TOURS REGENT CHOICE SHORE EXCURSIONS Taste the cultures of the world with our specially curated, Regent Choice Shore Excursions offer another level of Master Chef-led Gourmet Explorer Tours, unique to sailings engagement. Their unique itineraries like our Gourmet aboard Seven Seas Splendor™ and Seven Seas Explorer®. Take in Explorer Tours and/or smaller group formats require a beautiful Sept-Îles with an aqua farm-to-table experience discounted, supplementary charge, which is why we make from a local oyster farm on the Pinette River, and breathe in sure to only select the best. Free your heart and embrace the fresh Caribbean air and savor the local spices and flavors the thrill of soaring over icefields en route to an unforgettable in Castries, St. Lucia. Please your palate and expand your experience on an Iditarod-style dog sledding excursion culinary knowledge with each of our delectable Gourmet across Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau, and witness the Explorer Tours. natural beauty surrounding the Kohunlich and Dzibanche Maya ruins out of Costa Maya.

88 EXECUTIVE COLLECTION & IN-PORT OVERNIGHTS BESPOKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Evenings provide a different view of a city as the streets light Envision your perfect day of sightseeing and exploring up and the locals unwind. Discover the fun of a destination’s your destination exactly as you’d like. Creating your own, nightlife and enjoy more time ashore with more overnights in customized excursions is possible. Whether you’re looking to ports across every region of the world. engage a private vehicle from our Executive Collection with a personal driver and/or English-speaking guide or hoping to ANNUALLY REFRESHED ITINERARIES & develop a truly bespoke experience with our elite concierge NEW PORTS OF CALL team, we welcome the opportunity to help you create your Every year we develop new and unique itineraries — including perfect journey. new ports of call and more shore excursions — ensuring you always have new ways to enjoy your travels. Shop, eat and relax PRE- & POST-CRUISE LAND PROGRAMS around Lucaya Beach in the only urban settlement on Grand The most remarkable locations beg for more time to absorb Bahama, stroll through some 16th-century, stone-walled history their cultural sounds, taste the local flavors and experience after experiencing the Malecón in Puerto Playa or escape to their history. Delve into your destination on one of our well- the more remote reaches of Guadeloupe when visiting the Îles planned Land Programs — before or after your voyage. des Saintes. From history-changing, human creations to the Explore the Canadian Mosaic of cultural beauty found in resplendence of nature, there are amazing memories to be Ottawa and Montréal and set out from Vancouver on a tour discovered in each port of call. of the Classic Canadian Rockies by Rocky Mountaineer, the award- winning train that showcases the wondrous landscape of this Come with us to discover and experience the best life has to incredible destination. offer. Then, return for more.

PRE- & POST-CRUISE HOTEL PROGRAM Take comfort in a world-class hotel with a full breakfast each day and private, group transfers between ship, hotel and airport when you take advantage of our Pre- and Post-Cruise Hotel Program for 1, 2 or 3 nights.

“I’d been to Alaska before, but I’d never experienced being on a glacier. My son and I flew up Mendenhall Glacier — his first flight in a helicopter — and couldn’t believe the scope of it all. Landing and getting out onto the glacier was something else. We drank fresh glacier water and crunched around on the incredible landscape. We’ll never forget it.”

Paul M. — Seven Seas Society® Bronze Member

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LUXURIOUS SUITES a haven on the water

Step into your elegant suite and discover comforts and amenities that rival the finest hotels and resorts around the globe. All of our suites are at least 300 square feet and offer incredible ocean views. Discover how every detail creates an environment that is at once an escape, while providing all the comforts of home, creating the ultimate haven as you travel the world in true luxury. The heavenly comfort of an Elite Slumber™ bed, the minibar stocked daily with your preferences and the many other prime amenities invite you to settle in, relax and enjoy your journey.

Your all-suite accommodations always include...

­ Private balcony in 98% of suites. ­ Spacious walk-in closet or custom built-in closet.

­ Separate sitting area. ­ Marble-appointed bathroom with tub and/or shower.

­ European king-size bed or twin bed configurations ­ Luxe soaps, shampoos and lotions. featuring our newly redesigned Elite Slumber™ Bed ­ Plush bathrobes and slippers­. dressed with luxurious European linens and duvet. ­ 24-hour room service with dinner served ­ Minibar replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and course-by-course. bottled water — all complimentary.

­ Interactive flat-screen television with extensive media library and complimentary movies-on-demand.

90 REGENT SUITE As the most exclusive address at sea, each 4,400-plus-square-foot Regent Suite — exclusively aboard Seven Seas Splendor™ and Seven Seas Explorer® — includes top-of-the-line, customizable amenities, a private car and driver in every port, an exclusively private dining MASTER SUITE — SEVEN SEAS EXPLORER® experience in The Study for you and select friends, a stunning in-suite spa with unlimited, complementary treatments and much more.

DISTINCTIVE SUITES Only surpassed by the luxurious Regent Suite, our Distinctive Suites deliver a sumptuous environment with exclusive offerings like priority boarding, your choice of luxury bath amenities, a private butler and more.

PENTHOUSE SUITES and above All Penthouse Suites on each of our ships bring you the personal service of a butler throughout your cruise, all the perks and amenities you receive with our Concierge Suites and more.

CONCIERGE SUITES and above Concierge Suites offer a FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package, priority shore excursion and restaurant reservations, all the great features of our Deluxe Suites and more.

DELUXE SUITES and above Our Deluxe Suites deliver a level of hospitality and service a step above the competition with amenities like a welcome bottle of champagne, 24-hour room service and more.

REGENT SUITE — SEVEN SEAS EXPLORER®

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EXQUISITE CUISINE a taste of travel

Nothing can elevate travel quite like cuisine. That’s why we take so much pride in creating dining experiences that are nothing short of superb. Savor the bouquet and notes of the expertly paired glass of wine provided by the head sommelier and bite into a perfectly aged and skillfully made filet mignon at Prime 7. Taste every appetizer at Compass Rose, like the perfectly balanced soft-poached egg with black truffle, and enjoy freshly baked bread each morning, made from the planchet flour that we source directly from France.

Be transported to Burgundy by the traditional and uniquely prepared Escargot à la Bourguignonne in Chartreuse. Experience Italy via a perfect bowl of cioppino in Sette Mari at La Veranda. Deliver an exotic touch to your evening with a mouthwatering, lobster tempura dinner at Pacific Rim.

Relax at the Pool Grill with friends after a full day of onshore adventures or simply enjoy the quiet and comfort of your suite with an expertly prepared meal from our 24-hour room service.

Dining is always whenever, wherever and with whomever you choose. There is never a charge for the delectable, gourmet cuisine accompanied by the exceptional wines and impeccable service.

92 COMPASS ROSE CHARTREUSE At the heart of each ship, our largest specialty restaurant Experience our newest specialty restaurant, featuring classic features exquisite selections, a multitude of choices and the French fare with a modern twist, aboard Seven Seas Splendor™, ability to customize your meal. The dinner menu offers an Seven Seas Explorer®, Seven Seas Voyager® and Seven Seas Mariner®. endless combination of dishes to choose from, such as meat, From les poissons like the perfectly prepared Sole Grenobloise fish and seafood items, prepared to taste, garnished with to a delectable rack of lamb, Chartreuse is sure to delight. a sauce of choice and complemented with side dishes and Reservations required. accompaniments. For lunch, enjoy a delectable selection of items from Chartreuse and Pacific Rim. PACIFIC RIM This dramatic specialty restaurant brings to life rich culinary LA VERANDA traditions with a diverse array of delightfully prepared Take in stunning ocean views while enjoying elegant breakfast Pan-Asian dishes for dinner aboard Seven Seas Splendor™ and and lunch buffets in the chic indoor dining room or al fresco on Seven Seas Explorer®. From the spice of a sriracha prepared the shaded, open-air deck. Breakfasts include made-to-order tiger prawn to the sweet and savory Black Angus beef bulgogi, omelets, and lunch features hot carving stations, among La each bite will gratify. Veranda’s extensive offerings. Reservations required.

SETTE MARI AT LA VERANDA POOL GRILL No matter where you are, Italy is always part of your itinerary Despite the casual ambiance, there is nothing simple about with this restaurant’s delicious dinner menu of authentic Italian the fare, which ranges from delicious regional barbecues to specialties and fine wines. Each night La Veranda transforms the freshly grilled fish of the day. Treat yourself to the perfect into Sette Mari at La Veranda across our fleet. milkshake and old-fashioned hand-dipped ice cream desserts and enjoy lunch or a casual dinner aboard each of our ships. PRIME 7 Our intimate and elegant steakhouse exudes glamour and ROOM SERVICE elevates classic American fare to new heights. Mouthwatering Enjoy delectable appetizers, main courses and desserts prime New York strip, porterhouse, Alaskan King Crab and delivered to your suite 24 hours a day. During dinner hours, succulent filet mignon only touch upon the delectable selections. delight in ordering dishes made to your exact taste from the Reservations required. expansive Compass Rose menu and your meal will be graciously served, course by course.

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94 IMPECCABLE SERVICE a personal touch

You will quickly discover that the warm smiles and greetings of our staff and crew extend well beyond the chilled glass of champagne that welcomes you aboard. As you set out on your voyage, our aim is to ensure you feel free to fully embrace and enjoy every minute of your time with us.

Our outstanding attendants and butlers will maintain your suite just the way you like it, ensuring a fresh, warm and comfortable home is awaiting your return each day. The direction of the maître d’, the expertise of the chef, the guidance of the sommelier and the attentiveness of the wait staff will make each dining experience feel like a symphony of refined flavors and impeccable service. The officers pride themselves in providing a safe and smooth voyage, and should you desire anything “off the menu” during your journey, the concierge staff awaits you, desiring to fulfill your every request.

We welcome the opportunity to create your perfect experience on board and welcome you into our family.

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ONBOARD LIFESTYLE enjoyment at every turn

Experience the perfect moment, day and night…

­ Delight in a luxurious Tea Time at one of our elegant lounges that is transformed into a traditional tea room with linen- topped tables, fine china and silver. Enjoy finger sandwiches, colorful petit fours and delicious scones. A great journey offers immense joy along the way. During your relaxing days and nights on board, create unforgettable memories as you ­ When you’re in the mood to unwind with a good book, visit our well-stocked experience every luxurious amenity, wonderful performance and and exceedingly comfortable Library. enriching activity. Choose from a vast collection of volumes ranging from destination-specific guide During the day, compete in an engaging game of trivia or unwind on books to best-selling mysteries and our peaceful Pool Deck. Participate in chef-led culinary demonstrations classic literature. and join your fellow travelers every afternoon for an elegant tea service. Invigorate your mind and body with a fitness class or indulge in an ­ Enjoy specialized programming aboard select voyages like our annual Reunion unscheduled stop at the Pool Grill’s creamery for an ice cream sundae. Cruise with special events and excursions There’s an activity for every mood. or one of our Spotlight Voyages with unique events, performances, excursions In the evenings, the ship comes alive with dynamic production and classes hosted by the fascinating shows, specially designed for our intimate theater, while live musical personalities sailing with you. performances entertain across our plush lounges. Your bartender gladly refreshes your drink as you and your partner dance to your favorite song or take the stage during karaoke.

Experience pure delight in the company of like-minded luxury travelers.

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ONBOARD SERENE SPA & WELLNESSTM — For the ultimate THEATER SHOWS — Each night, when the curtain opens, you indulgence, revitalize your mind and body at our onboard are transported to fantastical lands by riveting performances. Serene Spa & WellnessTM. Each of our ships offers a serene We proudly feature lavishly staged musical productions, spa setting, where you have an extraordinary selection created and produced by our team of award-winning of experiences such as signature massages, therapeutic choreographers and directors. bodywork, facials and much more. Indulge in beauty treatments including hair care, manicures, pedicures THE CASINO — Delight in the exciting gaming offerings of our and all the other services available to you at the salon. elegant casino, including blackjack, roulette, poker, craps and a selection of slot machines. Cheer on your fellow gamers as FITNESS CENTER & SPORTS DECK — Enjoy an invigorating they bet on a favorite number or when they beat the house in workout at the state-of-the-art Fitness Center or attend a a sizzling card game. peaceful yoga class led by one of our fitness experts. Delight in a brisk walk around the Jogging Track at the top of the BARS & LOUNGES — With as many as five bars and lounges to ship. Along the path is the dedicated Sports Deck, where choose from, you have plenty of locations to meet friends for you can ask your favorite competitor to join you in a game of a pre-dinner cocktail and the amiable sounds of a grand piano. shuffleboard, paddle tennis and pickleball or simply work on Later, step onto the floor and dance the night away to the live your short game at the putting green. music of our Regent Signature Orchestra or recline and enjoy some of the great dance performances. You will always find a POOL DECK — Take a deep breath and relax. Lounge your friendly face and an available seat to enjoy with the attentive, day away under the warm sun and enjoy an unforgettable personalized service and sophisticated ambiance found in each vista on our resort-style Pool Deck. Outfitted in teak of our bars and lounges. accents, the Pool Deck features a lavish pool and at least two whirlpools. Our amiable and dedicated crew is readily standing by to bring refreshing beverages, plush towels and even clean your sunglasses upon request.

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enriching opportunities

On board and on shore, discover opportunities to enrich your mind through thought-provoking lectures, well-designed classes, specialty Discover your new interest excursions and more. in the company of your We are pleased to bring you a variety of programming that ranges fellow guests. from talks by renowned experts across multiple fields and unique ­ Guest Lecturers and Experts — On classes like the chef-led learning experiences in the Culinary Arts every voyage you will be able to attend Kitchen aboard Seven Seas Splendor™ and Seven Seas Explorer® to inspiring and educational presentations competitive games of bridge and delectable wine tastings. For by destination experts, while select younger travelers, select voyages feature daily activities designed voyages offer experiences and learnings across a variety of scientific fields, media just for them by their enthusiastic counselors. and entertainment. Enjoy a cross-section of interests, whether you are focused on ­ Spotlight Voyages — These themed improving your health and wellness, socializing with your fellow cruises offer in-depth programming, from guests or expanding your knowledge. panel discussions with Public Broadcasting personalities to special tours of vineyards and sampling wines to official bridge tournaments hosted by an accredited master instructor.

­ Culinary Arts Kitchen — Choose from a variety of cooking classes led by an amiable Chef Instructor, from mastering regional cuisine to learning about food and wine pairing. Exclusively aboard Seven Seas Splendor™ and Seven Seas Explorer®, requires a supplemental fee.

­ Club Mariner Youth Program — Travelers ages 5-17 enjoy specialized programming that features a range of age-appropriate activities.

Visit RSSC.com/Enrichment for full details

100 CULINARY ARTS KITCHEN terms & conditions

NOTIFICATION must be in writing and received by Regent Seven Seas INSURANCE Cruises® no later than the day before cancellation Information contained in this brochure is not an offer penalties are to be assessed. Guests who cancel within We highly recommend adequate personal and baggage or a contract. The transportation of Guests and the indicated periods are subject to the following per insurance and trip cancellation insurance to cover the baggage on Regent Seven Seas Cruises®’ vessels is person cancellation fees. full purchase price of the cruise, including air and/or provided solely by the Operator and is governed by land program costs. All trip cancellation policies will be the Terms and Conditions of the Guest Ticket Contract. CRUISES 14 NIGHTS OR LESS strictly enforced. No refund will be made for unused or For complete information on Terms and Conditions, partially used portions of the cruise, air or land programs, itineraries, liability of Regent Seven Seas Cruises® and For cancellations made from the date of deposit to 121 including shore excursions, except as specifically outlined all sections mentioned below, please refer to the Guest days prior to cruise sail date, an administrative fee of in the Guest Ticket Contract. Applications for insurance Ticket Contract. A copy of the Guest Ticket Contract is $100 per person for suite categories H-MS and 25% of are provided upon request. Insurance purchased available by contacting your Travel Advisor or online fare per person for the Regent Suite will apply. This through Regent Seven Seas Cruises® is refundable up at RSSC.com. Upon booking the cruise, all of the Terms administrative fee may be converted to a Future Cruise until the point a booking is within cancellation penalty. and Conditions of the Guest Ticket Contract shall be Credit redeemable on bookings made up to 12 months RegentCare Guest Travel Protection Program offers binding on the parties thereto. after cancellation date and for travel any time. $50,000 per person maximum coverage. DEPOSIT & PAYMENT POLICY DAYS PRIOR TO CANCELLATION AMOUNT MEDICAL SERVICES VACATION DATE PER PERSON American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover,traveler’s Our vessels are equipped with limited medical facilities checks and personal checks are accepted for deposits CATEGORY RS H-MS and staffed by internationally accredited medical and full payments. For your convenience, your final personnel. Customary Emergency Room fees and payment may be automatically charged to the credit Deposit Date–121 25% of fare $100* charges apply for medical services. Guests needing card used to make the initial deposit. Regent Seven 120–91 50% of fare 15% of fare special services, including wheelchairs, motorized Seas Cruises® accepts no responsibility for credit card 90–61 75% of fare 50% of fare scooters, oxygen therapy, etc., must advise Regent Seven foreign currency/transaction processing fees 60–31 100% of fare 75% of fare Seas Cruises® in writing at time of deposit. Please note independently assessed by issuing banks. None of 30–0 100% of fare 100% of fare some ports of call may not be suitable for Guests with these fees separately charged by the issuing banks *per person administrative fee limited mobility and may preclude debarkation with or accrues to the benefit of Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. without the aid of a wheelchair or motorized scooter. Third party credit card charges can only be accepted CRUISES 15 NIGHTS OR MORE Regent Seven Seas Cruises® has the right to refuse or when accompanied by valid authorization to charge For cancellations made from the date of deposit to 151 revoke passage to anyone who, in its judgment, is unfit from the relevant card owner. days prior to cruise sail date, an administrative fee of for travel or whose comfort on board may be compromised due to situations beyond the care that Bookings made more than 120 days from sailing are $100 per person for suite categories H-MS and 25% of can be provided by Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. required to deposit 15% of cruise fare for suite fare per person for the Regent Suite will apply. This categories H-MS and 25% of cruise fare for Regent administrative fee may be converted to a Future Cruise PREGNANCY, CHILDREN, INFANTS Suite within 7 days of booking. Bookings made Credit redeemable on bookings made up to 12 months between 91 and 120 days from sailing are required to after cancellation date and for travel any time. & UNACCOMPANIED MINORS deposit within 3 days of booking, bookings made Regent Seven Seas Cruises® cannot accept Guests who 90-31 days from sailing are required to deposit within DAYS PRIOR TO CANCELLATION AMOUNT will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy at the 24 hours of booking and bookings made within 30 VACATION DATE PER PERSON beginning of, or at any time during, the cruise. Infants days of sailing are required to deposit by the end of must be six months of age as of the first day of the the booking day. Final payment must be received by CATEGORY RS H-MS cruise. For voyages that have three or more consecutive Regent Seven Seas Cruises® 120 days prior to cruise for Deposit Date–151 25% of fare $100* days at sea, infants must be at least one year of age as voyages 14 nights or less and 150 days prior for 150–121 50% of fare 15% of fare of the first day of the cruise. Guests traveling with a voyages 15 nights or longer. Seven Seas SplendorTM and young infant that does not meet the infant policy will 120–91 75% of fare 50% of fare Seven Seas Explorer® Regent Suite requires final be denied boarding. No refunds or other compensation payment 120 days prior to cruise departure for all 90–76 100% of fare 75% of fare shall be due from Regent Seven Seas Cruises® as a voyages. Final balance must be received per this 75–0 100% of fare 100% of fare result of the denial of boarding to an underage infant schedule, together with passport details and any *per person administrative fee or any accompanying Guests. Any Guest under the age special onboard service requests; otherwise, booking RESERVATION CHANGES of 18 must be accompanied by and occupy the same may be subject to immediate cancellation and any stateroom as an adult 18 years or older. Regent Seven applicable penalties. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® If a name substitution or removal is requested when a Seas Cruises® does not provide for the care, reserves the right to cancel any booking not fully paid booking is within penalty period, cancellation penalties entertainment or supervision of children. or deposited per the schedule or those without apply. Please refer to the Cancellation Policy section of passport details. the Terms and Conditions for applicable charges. TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION Changes to airline tickets are subject to airline All Guests must have passports valid for six months approval, and any imposition of airline or other CANCELLATION POLICY following disembarkation and necessary visas when cancellation fees are the responsibility of the Guest. If boarding. It is the Guest’s responsibility to ensure that A 100% cancellation fee will be imposed as indicated a Guest wishes to change a booking from cruise-only they have all necessary documents to participate in for non-appearance. Fare is defined as the full cost of to include air travel arrangements after the final the cruise. It is the sole responsibility of each Guest any cruise or air component purchased from Regent payment date, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® will impose to obtain and have available the appropriate valid Seven Seas Cruises®, excluding optional facilities and a change fee of up to $150.00 per person. Bookings travel and health documents for their chosen itinerary. services fees. Please refer to the full Terms and cannot be converted from cruise-only to air/sea within Regent Seven Seas Cruises® accepts no responsibility Conditions of the Guest Ticket Contract for fees 30 days of sailing. relating to the cancellation of optional facilities and for obtaining required visas or for advising Guests of services. Any refund due as indicated by the visa or other immigration requirements. Travel documents cancellation fee schedule will be made after receipt of are issued approximately 25 days prior to departure. written notice of cancellation. Cancellation notices

102 ITINERARY embarkation, you may not be able to board at a later may be made 270 days prior to sailing (custom air fees Guests acknowledge that the scheduled itinerary time. In such event, Carrier shall have no liability to apply). FREE Unlimited Shore Excursion reservations are is subject to delay, modification, or port-of-call cancellation refund any cruise or cruise fares. Guests who elect not on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to due to weather and other causes beyond the control of to participate in the standard Regent Seven Seas availability. Shore Excursions early bookings close 7 Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. If necessary, at the sole Cruises® Air/Sea Program or do not purchase transfer days prior to sailing. A 75-minute window is required discretion of Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, Regent Seven arrangements from Regent Seven Seas Cruises® will be between tours operating on the same day in port. FREE Seas Cruises® may substitute ports of call or make responsible for their own transfer arrangements to and 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package applies to Guests 1 itinerary changes. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® does not from the ship. Transfers are not included for guests and 2 in Concierge Suites and higher and includes assume responsibility or liability for any loss or expense making independent land/hotel arrangements. A credit transfers from hotel to pier only. Hotel Package is incurred by Guests as a result of any changes or cancellations. is available for Guests not utilizing the air-inclusive capacity-controlled with limited availability and is not program. The Destination Services desk can assist with available for new bookings made within 60 days of RESPONSIBILITY post-cruise transfer arrangements once Guests are on departure. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® reserves the right board. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® offers all Air/Sea to change or withdraw any Hotel Package at any time Regent Seven Seas Cruises® accepts no liability, whether Guests complimentary transfers to and from the airport/ without notice. FREE Unlimited WiFi Includes one login, occasioned by railroad, motor coach, private car, boat, ship in conjunction with the air program on the day of the one device, per suite. Concierge Suites and higher aircraft or any other conveyance, for any injury, damages, ship’s embarkation/disembarkation, with the exception receive up to four logins, four devices, per suite. Kids loss, accident or delay from the acts or defaults of any of circumstances where custom air arrangements are Sail from $999 promotion is per person, cruise only, as company or person, or in carrying out the arrangements confirmed by Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. 3rd and/or 4th guest in suite and applies to children 17 of the cruise or cruise tour, as a result of any cause years of age or younger, when accompanied by an beyond the control of Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. DINING RESERVATIONS & PRIVILEGES adult 18 years of age or older. Seven Seas Society® Guests specifically release Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Guests will have access to dine one evening in each specialty Savings indicated are per suite and are in addition to from any and all claims for loss or damage to baggage or restaurant to ensure all Guests have an opportunity to Bonus Savings. Savings may be changed or withdrawn property, or from personal injuries or death, or from loss experience these unique venues. Reservations are required at any time without notice. Single Guests earn double from delay, arising out of the acts, omissions or negligence for Prime 7, Chartreuse and Pacific Rim. Reservations are nights when traveling single occupancy. Ships’ Registry: of any other party, such as air carriers, hotels, shore not required in Compass Rose, La Veranda or Sette Mari Bahamas & Marshall Islands. excursion operators, restaurateurs, transportation providers, at La Veranda. Only one reservation is allowed in advance ©2019 Regent Seven Seas Cruises® medical personnel, ship owners, ship operators or other per specialty restaurant. Dining reservations can be L’Occitane® is a registered mark of L’Occitane, S.A. providers of services and facilities. All medical services made beginning 75 days prior to sailing. and independent contractor services are offered solely for the convenience of Guests and are accepted at the NOTICE SEP192701 Guest's own risk and cost. While Regent Seven Seas Cruises® makes every effort to ACTS OF NATURE, STRIKE, OR OTHER adhere to the specifics shown in this brochure, circumstances CONDITIONS BEYOND CONTROL may require otherwise. All information contained herein is subject to change without notice at the discretion of Regent Seven Seas Cruises® shall not be liable for delay or Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. All schedules and fares inability to perform caused by or arising out of strikes, listed in this brochure are subject to change without lockout or labor difficulties or shortages, whether or not notice. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® is not responsible or Regent Seven Seas Cruises® is a party thereto, or any liable for any typographical errors, omissions or misprints. other acts of nature, force majeure or other circumstances beyond the control of Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. FARES & SPECIAL OFFERS AIR TRANSPORTATION *Fares subject to increase. All fares and offers are per Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, as an added service to our person in U.S. dollars, valid for residents of U.S. and Guests, offers arrangements for air travel in conjunction Canada, based on double occupancy, for new bookings with a cruise. Air arrangements, including routings, are only and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Not at Regent Seven Seas Cruises®’ (or its advisors’) all promotions are combinable. 2-for-1 Fares, are based discretion and are based on flight availability and on published Full Brochure Fares; such fares may not agreements with airlines. Special requests, including have resulted in actual sales in all suite categories and do class of service upgrades, specific carriers and routing, not include optional charges as detailed in the Guest are at the discretion of Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. Ticket Contract. Air Credits featured are per person and Occasionally, due to scheduling conflicts, an enroute reflect Business Class Air on Intercontinental flights and overnight might be necessary. Costs associated with an Economy Air on Domestic flights. Single Supplement overnight stay are at the Guest’s expense. Upgrade savings are based on double occupancy 2-for-1 fares offers apply to intercontinental flights only. Air and are capacity-controlled on select voyages and allowance is subject to prevailing rates at time of categories. FREE Roundtrip Air includes ground change. In making these arrangements, Regent Seven transfers and applies to intercontinental flights only Seas Cruises® acts only as an advisor on the Guest’s from the following airports: ATL, BOS, CLT, DEN, DFW, behalf, and does not operate, control, or supervise any DTW, EWR, FLL, IAD, IAH, JFK, LAX, LGA, MCO, MDW, airlines and is not responsible for carriers failing to meet MIA, MSP, ORD, PBI, PHL, PHX, SAN, SAV, SEA, SFO, schedules. Air tickets are refundable to Regent Seven TPA, YUL, YVR, YYZ. Airfare is available from all other Seas Cruises® only and considered a part of the total U.S. and Canadian gateways for an additional charge. cruise tour fare. Any airline-imposed fees that result Any advertised fares that include the FREE Roundtrip Air from changes to or cancellation of air arrangements are include all airline fees, surcharges and government taxes. the sole responsibility of the Guest. Due to government Airline-imposed personal charges such as baggage fees regulations, if you are delayed or unable to board at may apply. FREE Roundtrip Business Class Air applies to intercontinental flights only. Custom Air arrangements

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