Poised as if to kiss the continent of Africa, Andalusia hugs the southern coast of Spain and embraces cultural influences from both sides of the strait. This is the birthplace of Don Juan and Carmen, evening paseos by women in lace mantillas, cape-twirling matadors. In short, it is quintessential Spain. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are legendary. And behind lie equally magnificent mountain ranges sheltering picturesque "white villages.

Welcome to the Iberian Peninsula, home to some of the world's freshest seafood, finest wines and most flavourful local produce. On this 17-day trip across Northern Spain and Portugal, tingle your tastebuds as you eat and drink your way through cities and towns made famous by their cuisine. Hop from taperias to wine bars, learn how to cook authentic and delicious local meals, explore ancient wine cellars and fresh food markets and wander the fields of a farm before sitting down to a home-cooked meal. From sweet Portuguese tarts to savoury Spanish jamon, delight all your senses on this food-forward adventure.

Embrace Caribbean scenery and Mediterranean charms on an enchanting odyssey from Miami to Barcelona. Stroll through the old town at San Juan and dive into turquoise waters at Philipsburg's Great Bay.

Sail into a world of effortless elegance and timeless allure, where Monte Carlo's glittering playground paves the way for Rome's ancient wonders and cultural gems. In Sorrento, wander through hidden gardens and sample lemon gelato in pretty piazzas, then ascend to the hilltop town of Taormina to admire the vast volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in the distance. Discover Valletta's golden-hued history and bask in the Balearic beauty of Palma before we drift to Barcelona for an art-filled finale.

From Lisbon's colourful hills and tram-lined avenues, drift away to the home of port wine and medieval charm in Porto. We make our way to Galician beauty and Old Town history for our maiden call in La Coruña, then elegant architecture and world-class vineyards in Bordeaux, and Saint Malo's fortified walls along the stunning Emerald Coast.

The buzz of Rome whisks us to the spirited streets of Naples, across the Tyrrhenian to Sicily's magic and onwards to sultry Tunis. Turquoise waters sparkle from the Balearics to Barcelona and sophisticated Saint-Tropez and Monte Carlo. Relax on Corsica's sun-kissed beaches, witness breathtaking views in Calabria and overnight in the paradise of Sardinia. Then loop back to the crystalline coves of Menorca and the amazing architecture and atmosphere of Barcelona.

From Ibiza's sunlit days to warm Riviera nights, we traverse Provence's rich fields and Cannes' seafront glamour. The Cinque Terre's colourful villages, Monte Argentario's dramatic scenery and Rome's eternal flame are yours to unearth. The spirit of discovery ignites your thirst for adventure in Naples, Sicily, Tunis and Barcelona. Spend idle days relishing unparallelled luxury in Monaco, Saint Tropez and Corsica, then create memories on Sardinia's soft sands.

Embrace the sweet life as you coast through the marvels of the Mediterranean. Leave arty Barcelona to glide along the glittering Cote d'Azur and bask on golden beaches before reaching Rome's ancient wonders.

Shimmering sunsets and unparallelled luxury await you on a cerulean sea adventure. Linger overnight on the resplendent banks of the Bosporus before indulging in the spectacular Cyclades beauty of Mykonos and Santorini, and the Adriatic wonders of Corfu, Hvar and Pula. Wander through the piazzas of Venice and explore the fortresses of Dubrovnik and Kotor, the picturesque Amalfi Coast and ancient legends of Rome. Finally, absorb glittering blends of art and heritage in Monte Carlo, Florence and Barcelona.

From the stirring soul of San Juan, we trace the shores of colourful Antillean islets, pausing to stroll on the smooth sands of Antigua and Saint Barthélemy and discover the sparkle of Florida Keys. Indulge in every mind-body luxury, poolside wonder and culinary pleasure aboard EXPLORA II, with an unforgettable night under starlit Bermuda skies. The scenery of the Azores regales us with its stories before the claps of castanets draw us to Andalusia, and onwards to art-filled Barcelona.

Unveil the enchantment of Venice's waterways and the impressive walls of Dubrovnik and Kotor. Trace the cliff edges of Sorrento before legendary art awaits you in Rome. Revel in the glamour of Monte Carlo and the buzzing cityscapes of Florence and Barcelona, before Cadiz and Funchal cast their timeless spell. Spend time in boundless peace and luxury aboard EXPLORA I, until the sun rises over the tropical paradise of St John's, and you embrace the vibrancy of Road Town, San Juan and Miami.