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Hidden Gems Highlight Seabourn Mediterranean Voyage

Unique Cruise Combines Unexpected Surprises With Popular Ports

MIAMI, Feb. 21
Linking famous and fawned-over ports with fabulous, but
yet-to-be-discovered ones is the particular genius of a 14-day
"Splendors of the Mediterranean" cruise being offered this summer
aboard the intimate, all-suite cruise ship Seabourn Legend. The voyage
departs July 22nd, sailing round trip from Monte Carlo.

Malta's history and medieval heritage attract cruise ships to its
picturesque port of Valletta. Its sister-island Gozo offers abundant
rewards of its own, but the cruise ships sail right by its charming
harbor at Xlendi, which hosts only fishermen and a few yachts.

The steep volcanic cliffs of Santorini grace posters and brochures of
the Greek Isles, drawing visitors from around the globe. Mylos, by
contrast, is barely recognized, except by the few familiar with the
marble goddess discovered there.

Along with Malta and Santorini, Seabourn Legend will visit several
other celebrated destinations, taking advantage of its intimate
proportions to bring its guests closer to the main attractions. At
Taormina on Sicily, Seabourn Legend is able to anchor right off of the
town and its famous ruins, rather than at Messina down the coast.
Likewise at Amalfi, the ship will anchor right in the harbor, rather
than transferring guests from Naples or Salerno. The sleek, yacht-like
Seabourn Legend can slip between the high walls of the narrow Corinth
Canal, which is a thrilling experience in its own right, and one which
allows the ship to call at the Greek port of Itea, close by the ruins
of Delphi.

But what is truly exceptional about this cruise are the lesser-known
"Seabourn Discoveries" that will supply even seasoned travelers with
delightful surprises to add to their stores of memorable experiences.
Take Gozo, for instance. According to local lore, it is the very
island of Ogygia, where the nymph Calypso rescued Odysseus and
enslaved him as her lover. The island is dotted with mysterious
megalithic ruins and tall, stone cathedrals, many of which tower over
the humble villages where they were built, tributes to the faith, and
the craftsmanship, of the local Gozitan masons.

Mylos fulfills all the requisite components of a perfect Cyclades
isle: fantastic rock formations; beaches varying from broad strands to
secluded slivers; villages of sugar-cube houses clinging to steep
slopes; whitewashed windmills and glowing azure coves. Plus, in 1820,
the exquisite marble statue of Aphrodite of Mylos, later re-named
Venus de Milo, was discovered here.

Sousse, on Tunisia's northeast coast, was an important town in
classical times, and the Sousse Museum holds a large collection of
archeological artifacts. Guests can explore the town's medieval
medina, or venture out to the charming blue-and-white resort village
of El Kantaoui, which offers beaches, a yacht marina and a golf
course.

Even at a "celebrity" cruise port such as Santorini, Seabourn puts its
own stylish signature on the visit, in this case providing its guests
with a complimentary private reception at a winery, with local
entertainment and a breathtaking view of the caldera.

With Early Booking Savings of up to 25%, fares start from $7,998 per
person, based on double occupancy of a 277-square foot ocean-view
suite. Travelers who have previously cruised with Seabourn, or any of
the World's Leading Cruise Lines, (Carnival, Cunard, Costa, Holland
America, Princess, Windstar), are eligible for VIP Club Signature
Value Savings of 50% and fares starting from $5,333 per person, double
occupancy. For information, contact your travel agent.

The Yachts of Seabourn provides the ultimate in ultra luxury cruise
vacations to the most desirable destinations on earth. The Yachts of
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