Britannia Southampton When it comes to cruising from the UK, over 90% of passengers cruise from Southampton. It's the cruise capital of the UK and has been since 1840 when the first P&O Cruises passenger vessel set sail. The port handled over 2 million passengers in 2017. Southampton has four dedicated cruise terminals, which play host...

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A ferris wheel and stalls at a Christmas market in Dresden Christmas markets sprout up across Europe and beyond during the festive period, each one with tell-tale wooden cottages, dazzling fairy lights and clouds of cinnamon and mulled wine. Each country adds its own spice of joy to the event, but which are the markets not to miss? Budapest Christmas Fair and Winter Festival Taking place in Vörösmarty...

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Princess Cruises - Curtis Stone restaurant Cruise lines are expanding their culinary offerings, utilising expert chefs and unique ingredients to make your stay on-board deliciously delightful. From Champagne brunches and afternoon teas to exclusively-designed menus and innovative animation, these are some of our top fine dining experiences at sea. Celebrity Cruises Following the launch of Celebrity Edge, dining with Celebrity Cruises...

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Open book - Reading on your cruise Post updated: 08/03/2019 Whether you're into crime novels or science-fiction, there's a book for everyone to enjoy on their holidays. We've taken a look at some of the bestselling books for you to add to your cruise reading list. The Woman in the Window - A. J. Finn Thriller A number one New York Times...

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Best cruise ships for kids - Cruise118 Advice If there’s one thing to get right when choosing a family cruise, it’s the ship. Choosing a cruise ship which is jam-packed with facilities that your kids will love guarantees you a holiday your whole family will enjoy. Because, as we all know, if the kids are happy, then it’s very likely that the parents...

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