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10 great cruise ports you've never heard of

Apia is the capital of Independent Samoa, located on the island of Upolu, in the same South Pacific grouping as American Samoa.
Apia is the capital of Independent Samoa, located on the island of Upolu, in the same South Pacific grouping as American Samoa.
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"Treasure Island" author Robert Louis Stevenson lived and was buried on Upolo. His home is now a popular museum.
"Treasure Island" author Robert Louis Stevenson lived and was buried on Upolo. His home is now a popular museum.
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Muara is a tiny port that's the gateway to Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of and largest city in the Sultanate of Brunei.
Muara is a tiny port that's the gateway to Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of and largest city in the Sultanate of Brunei.
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The sovereign state on the coast of Borneo is one of the smallest and richest countries in the world. Sights include elegant golden-domed Islamic mosques and palaces.
The sovereign state on the coast of Borneo is one of the smallest and richest countries in the world. Sights include elegant golden-domed Islamic mosques and palaces.
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Cotonou is the capital of the West African Republic of Benin. This city on the Atlantic coast is known for its past and current voodoo practices.
Cotonou is the capital of the West African Republic of Benin. This city on the Atlantic coast is known for its past and current voodoo practices.
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Bandol, a little gem on France's Cote d'Azur, has been discovered by Seabourn, which has ships visiting on several Mediterranean itineraries in 2015.
Bandol, a little gem on France's Cote d'Azur, has been discovered by Seabourn, which has ships visiting on several Mediterranean itineraries in 2015.
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Close to Marseilles but with a much quieter scene, Bandol is a place where cruise passengers will want to lounge on the beach, explore markets and sample the local rosé wine.
Close to Marseilles but with a much quieter scene, Bandol is a place where cruise passengers will want to lounge on the beach, explore markets and sample the local rosé wine.
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Located in the Cook Islands in the South Pacific, Aitutaki is a town of just 2,000 residents.
Located in the Cook Islands in the South Pacific, Aitutaki is a town of just 2,000 residents.
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Aitutaki's calling card is a beautiful lagoon with clear turquoise water and white sand. Located in the lagoon, One Foot Island claims status as the only uninhabited island in the world with a registered post office.
Aitutaki's calling card is a beautiful lagoon with clear turquoise water and white sand. Located in the lagoon, One Foot Island claims status as the only uninhabited island in the world with a registered post office.
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Thorshavn is the capital of the Danish Faroe Islands. Founded by Vikings and named for Thor, the city is more than 1,000 years old.
Thorshavn is the capital of the Danish Faroe Islands. Founded by Vikings and named for Thor, the city is more than 1,000 years old.
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Thorshavn is also one of the smallest capitals in the world, with a population of only about 17,000. Attractions include brightly colored homes (some with grass roofs), rugged coastline and pristine fjords.
Thorshavn is also one of the smallest capitals in the world, with a population of only about 17,000. Attractions include brightly colored homes (some with grass roofs), rugged coastline and pristine fjords.
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In the center of Croatia's Adriatic coast, where the Krka River meets the sea, picturesque Sibenik's historic area is surrounded by a high wall and towers.
In the center of Croatia's Adriatic coast, where the Krka River meets the sea, picturesque Sibenik's historic area is surrounded by a high wall and towers.
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The key attraction in Sibenik is the Renaissance-style Cathedral of St. James, built in stone beginning in 1431. The cathedral is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The key attraction in Sibenik is the Renaissance-style Cathedral of St. James, built in stone beginning in 1431. The cathedral is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Saying you are going to Tonga will no doubt be an attention-grabber. Nuku'Alofa is the largest of the 171 islands that make up the tiny kingdom in the South Pacific.
Saying you are going to Tonga will no doubt be an attention-grabber. Nuku'Alofa is the largest of the 171 islands that make up the tiny kingdom in the South Pacific.
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Tonga was never colonized — there's a ruling monarchy. Here, Tonga's King George Tupou V, right, is lead from an installation ceremony.
Tonga was never colonized — there's a ruling monarchy. Here, Tonga's King George Tupou V, right, is lead from an installation ceremony.
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Tonga's unique culture and traditions remain intact, including storytelling dances.
Tonga's unique culture and traditions remain intact, including storytelling dances.
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