17 Night Cruise sailing from Valparaiso to San Francisco aboard Grand Princess.

Taller than the Statue of Liberty and longer than three football fields, this 2,600-passenger ship features an unprecedented design with some of the most innovative amenities ever found on a cruise ship.

Grand Princess is a consummate host at sea, rivaling the most luxurious resorts on land. Included among the myriad of features are the Lotus Spa, Movies Under the Stars®, more than 700 balcony staterooms and an entire deck of Mini-Suites, as well as dozens of dining and entertainment options.

Lima (Callao), Peru
In 1535, Francisco Pizarro labeled the open plains where Lima now stands as inhospitable. Despite the verdict of the great conquistador, Lima became the center of imperial Spanish power, a "City of Kings" where 40 viceroys would rule as the direct representatives of the King of Spain. With independence in 1821, Lima became Peru's capital. Near Lima, one of the world's most desolate deserts is home to the famed drawings of Nazca. These drawings inspired Erik von Daniken's best-selling book "Chariots of the Gods." With mysteries seeming to be part of Peru's history, perhaps these "drawings" are in fact "the largest astronomy book in the world."

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest Central American nation and has stunning landscapes, vast cultural treasures, and an intriguing history.

Until recent times Nicaragua was unfortunately known for the civil war (Sandinistas and Contras) that raged from the late 70s through much of the 80s. Today, the soldiers and guerrillas have given way sightseeing in a beautiful country. From strolling the cobblestone streets of colonial Granada on Lake Nicaragua, to exploring one of the many volcanoes, Nicaragua has something for even the most seasoned traveler.

Acapulco, Mexico
Mexico's first great seaside resort boasts rugged headlands, an azure bay, and miles and miles of white sand beaches. Acapulco offers a lively scene, with activities ranging from a host of watersports to romantic carriage rides, mariachi bands, and colorful handicraft markets. No visit to Acapulco would be complete without a visit to the cliffs of La Quebrada, where world-famous cliff divers perform acrobatic feats as they plunge 130 feet into the blue Pacific.

San Francisco, California
Cable cars, the Golden Gate rising from the fog - welcome to San Francisco, arguably the most romantic and cosmopolitan city in the United States. San Francisco has it all: a colorful history, superb restaurants, sophisticated museums, world-class shopping, and that elusive air of romance and abandon that's part of the tang of the city.