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Top cruise destinations for wildlife experiences

There are plenty of opportunities to get close to wildlife on a cruise. Many cruise lines offer tailored excursions ashore, allowing passengers unique access to nature. From night safaris in Singapore, to feeding kangaroos in Australia, the experiences are always unforgettable.

This got me thinking about the world’s top wildlife destinations, accessible from a cruise ship. I couldn’t list them all, but here’s a selection of the better known, and most popular. I have included a couple of my favourites, that I’ve experienced first hand…

Eating out in Key West, Florida

It’s easy to see why Ernest Hemingway was so fond of the port of Key West in Florida. The author lived there between 1931 and 1939 and owned a house (now a museum) up until he died in 1961. Hemingway was known to frequent a number of bars in the area, all of which were within walking distance of his home.

Although it’s an active U.S. naval base, President Truman also stayed at a house in the area. Known as the Little White House, he resided there for a total of 175 days. President Kennedy, General Eisenhower, Bill Clinton and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan have also visited the house. It is now a popular attraction for tourists…

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