Scottish landscape For those residing in Scotland, Southampton's cruise port is quite a distance if you're looking to sail from the UK. However, all is not lost! Situated close to Glasgow, the port of Greenock comes in handy for UK sailings from Scotland. Just 25 miles from Glasgow, Greenock offers the perfect chance to explore Scotland's largest...

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Football - 2018 World Cup World Cup fever has hit the streets, towns and cities across the UK as we prepare for this international competition to take over on 14 June. Running every four years since 1930 when the competition was founded, the FIFA World Cup is enjoyed across the globe, now with 209 teams eligible to enter for qualification....

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Blue footed booby - Galapagos wildlife Finest Collection offers exclusive experiences to Cruise118.com customers, combining an unforgettable cruise with exciting tours, wild experiences and once-in-a-lifetime getaways. These packages are available all over the world, and can be tailored to suit your preferences. From hotel stays and city breaks to all-inclusive cruises and unbelievable excursions. What is Finest Collection? Finest Collection is...

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Sunset over Malta landscape Fought over by invaders ranging from the Carthaginians to Napoleon, Malta’s strategic role in the Mediterranean has been a meeting point and melting pot for the three continents that surround it. As you sail into the sandstone-hewn Grand Harbour in the capital Valletta, its magnificence and significance unfolds – little wonder this became the headquarters...

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Molokaii island in Hawaii The magical isles that arc across 1,500 miles of the Pacific Ocean are sensuous and surreal. Each Hawaiian island is unique, but all are stirred by trade winds and scented by frangipani, illuminated by flaming sunsets and caressed by silvery moonrises. Nature has bestowed a romantic bounty; but it is the charismatic islanders who have...

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Caribbean island Spread across hundreds of islands, stretching thousands of miles – the Caribbean is paradise. With year-round sunshine and palm-fringed pathways, it’s the ultimate getaway for holidaymakers. The region is a popular destination for cruise ships, often sailing across the Atlantic or flying into Miami. With so many ports to add to your itinerary, it can...

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The Metropol Parasol installation in Seville on the Costa del Sol The Costa del Sol, Spain’s sunniest corner, stretches out along the southern coastline of Andalucia. For centuries, the whole region was under Moorish occupation, the legacy of which remains today in glorious mosques, palaces, gardens and fortresses. As such, some of Spain’s biggest attractions are accessed from ports along the Costa del Sol. The Alhambra...

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The twin crater lakes of Caldeira das Sete Cidades in Sao Miguel Several cruise ships feature calls at the Azores during their repositioning cruises between the Caribbean and Europe in the spring and in the other direction in the autumn. This remote archipelago west of Portugal is a legendary staging post for sailing ships attempting to cross the Atlantic. White-washed houses plus 17th and 18th century convents...

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