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If you are struggling to decide on a destination for your next holiday, why not think about booking a world cruise for 2012 and experiencing a host of exotic locations? Such a holiday will take you to tourist hotspots such as Malta, India, Australia and the Caribbean, but will also allow you to experience some exotic places that you may not have been considering when planning your break. For example, the Sultanate of Oman is not a well known holiday destination, but you may well be left wondering why after spending the day in the fascinating city of Salalah. You are sure to be surprised by how green Salalah is - particularly if you venture outside the city and see the barren landscape that surrounds it - and by the beauty of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Religious buildings constructed in modern times tend not to be as elaborate as those dating back to the middle ages, but the mosque is an exception to that trend. Salalah also has several bustling souks where you can buy some souvenirs and unusual gifts. The port is famed for its role in the frankincense trade and many of the markets sell the aromatic resin. Your cruise ship will also dock in the Vietnamese port of Chan May, another place where you are likely to be surprised by what you see. The country is best known in the West for an infamous war, but anyone who has visited there will tell you that what it should be famous for is stunning scenery and historic cities. You will be able to see some of the picturesque countryside as you travel from Chan May to nearby Hoi An and Hue City, where you will find some remarkable ancient buildings, such as the citadel that the Nguyen emperors called home. The Pacific has a number of fascinating destinations that are well off the usual tourist trail to experience, such as the islands of Bora Bora and Tahiti in French Polynesia. One place in the region you are sure to love visiting is Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia and a city known as the St Tropez of the Pacific. As you can probably guess from the nickname, it boasts some stunning beaches - but it is also a great place to stop at if you are interested in ancient cultures and history, as it has a number of museums dedicated to the Melanesians. If you are looking for an exotic holiday, why not see what a world cruise for 2012 has to offer? Contact Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to find out which unusual destinations you can visit on a luxury cruise ship.
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