30 FEATURE Discovering destinations CFIP asks cruise destinations across the world to highlight signature experiences that showcase their distinct identity Honfleur, France Honfleur combines the charm of a historic port with a rich artistic heritage, remarkable landscapes and the flavours of Normandy. Cruise guests can follow in the footsteps of the Impressionists, meet local artists and craftspeople or explore the countryside in vintage cars to visit local producers and taste cheeses, ciders and calvados. From the historic harbour to the surrounding villages, Honfleur offers cruise lines a wide range of shore experiences, bringing together culture, gastronomy and authentic local encounters in one distinctive port of call. Photo: Edouard Salmon Port Milwaukee, USA Port Milwaukee, located on Lake Michigan’s scenic shores in Wisconsin, offers natural beauty, vibrant city life and Midwestern charm. The port’s downtown cruise dock provides easy access to award-winning restaurants, unique architecture and cultural highlights. These include the worldfamous Harley-Davidson Museum, Pabst Mansion, and the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. Parks, trails and beaches, as well as artisan microbreweries and James Beard-recognised restaurants, solidify Milwaukee as a premier Great Lakes cruise destination. A second dedicated cruise dock, located minutes from downtown, features two berths designed for deeper-draft vessels. Both cruise docks have direct coach-to-vessel transfer, with local tourism experts welcoming each guest. Photo: Port Milwaukee Valencia, Spain A new immersive shore experience is taking cruise guests beyond the city of Valencia to discover the Muixeranga of Algemesí, one of the region’s most distinctive living traditions. Combining traditional music, local gastronomy and direct engagement with the community, the experience forms part of a Valenciaport initiative to promote greater social sustainability in cruise tourism. By encouraging visitors to explore destinations across the wider Valencia region, the initiative aims to distribute cruise flows more effectively, extend the positive economic and social impact of cruise activity to local communities, and complement Valencia’s city attractions with authentic cultural experiences. Photo: Valenciaport
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