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Blue seas and summer skies and the shores of the low- 

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 the same as in the days of Morgan and Mansfield and 

 their adventurous buccaneers — and being a pirate in 

 imagination and setting, is very refreshing. 

 jl € £fc C Twenty-four days of marauding delight— robbing Winter of 

 II ** ^^ ^ its rigors— stealing chests full of health and pleasure from the 

 isles of enchantment— visiting Havana and Santiago, Cuba; Port Antonio and Kingston, Jamaica; 

 Panama, Canal Zone; Port Limon, Costa Rica; and Nassau. 



The largest and finest passenger steamers of the "Great White Fleet" will be your hotel throughout 

 the cruise. Comfort and convenience are emphasized in every detail. The most interesting ports 

 are visited, with numerous side trips. The best is everywhere provided. Each cruise is under 

 the personal supervision of our experienced West India travel directors. Our record of past 

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 international fame, is your guarantee for the most perfect of all Winter trips. 

 Cruises are scheduled to sail from New York in January and February. 

 Bookings should be made at once. 



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