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Iceland? Honduras? Brazil? All so<\/em> 2016. We are well\u00a0into 2017, and that means new destinations. This year, there are still so many places left to add (and check off) your bucket list, and\u2014the best part\u2014you can get to many of them via cruise ship.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Which cruise line is best for you? (infographic)<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Scotland<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Scotland<\/p><\/div>\n

    Maybe it\u2019s because people are (not-so-secretly) in love with Outlander<\/em>, or because the landscape is incredibly verdant. But whatever the reason is, Scotland is on many 2017 bucket lists. Despite its size, this compact region provides plenty to explore\u2014from expanses of lonely landscape to historic ruins.<\/p>\n

    Cruise to Scotland with Viking<\/a><\/p>\n

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      Belfast<\/h2>\n

      Belfast<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Speaking of dreamy verdant lands, this somewhat forgotten city in Ireland is also high on travelers\u2019 priority lists. Avoided at all costs mere decades ago due to civil strife, Belfast has really come into its own, blossoming into an unlikely hip destination full of modern art, fantastic restaurants, and beautifully restored architecture.<\/p>\n

      Cruise to Belfast with Princess<\/a><\/p>\n

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        Kyoto<\/h2>\n

        Kyoto<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        While it\u2019s not far from bustling Tokyo, Kyoto couldn\u2019t be more different. Said to be home to more than 1,000 Buddhist temples, the city still clings to old ways\u2014and they\u2019re easy to spot around town. Ancient shops line market streets, centuries-old tea rooms are still open for business, and real live geisha scurry to keep secret engagements. And, regardless of when you visit, Kyoto is guaranteed to be beautiful, as there\u2019s always something in bloom.<\/p>\n

        Cruise to Kyoto with Celebrity<\/a><\/p>\n

        ALSO:<\/strong> Wave hello to instant travel rewards with Orbitz Rewards\u2014join today<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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          Bermuda<\/h2>\n

          Bermuda<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Alright, alright\u2014Bermuda might<\/em> not seem as unexplored as some of these destinations, but that doesn\u2019t make it any less cool. It\u2019s truly unique, even among other Caribbean islands, offering shipwrecks to discover, caves to explore, and pink sand to enjoy.<\/p>\n

          Cruise to Bermuda with Carnival<\/a><\/p>\n

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            Helsinki<\/h2>\n

            Helsinki<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            When you think of gorgeous European cities, Helsinki probably doesn\u2019t immediately come to mind. But it should. This quirky Finnish capital is undeniably cool\u2014think plenty of hip eateries and swanky boutiques\u2014while at the same time, perfectly charming. It\u2019s a hub for those looking to awe at architecture\u2014it touts the largest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings in Northern Europe.<\/p>\n

            Cruise to Helsinki with Royal Caribbean <\/a>><\/p>\n

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              Cuba<\/h2>\n

              Cuba<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              You probably saw this one coming. After nearly 60 years of the country being off-limits to American travelers, Cuba is more intriguing than ever. While it\u2019s a stone\u2019s throw from Key West (if you can throw a stone 90 miles), Cuba feels like\u00a0 it’s a world apart. There are retro cars, plenty of rum, and painstakingly preserved cities that transport visitors to another time decades in the past.<\/p>\n

              Cruise to Cuba with Norwegian<\/a><\/p>\n

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