There can’t be many dinners where arriving guests are personally escorted to their tables by serenading violinists and finish the evening to a quirky backdrop of Champagne bottles dancing exuberantly to French Can-Can music.  If this all sounds rather mystifying, you need to take a seat at Princess Cruises’ new dining extravaganza called, appropriately enough,…

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Enchanted Princess - Princess Cruises

I’ve just returned from a family holiday sailing on-board Enchanted Princess and visiting some of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful ports and cities. This was a memorable holiday and I’d like to share some of my insights and highlights of my trip. I travelled with my husband and 12-year-old daughter and Princess Cruises had enough activities…

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When you book your cruise early, it entitles you to a range of benefits that you simply wouldn’t get if you waited until the last minute! When it comes to booking holidays, it seems there are two kinds of people. Those who love to plan ahead and those who love to wait out until the…

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Santorini's breathtaking coastline

So, you’re craving a cruise. The ocean is calling and you’re ready to set sail. The only trouble is, you don’t have anyone to go with, or maybe you’re just someone who likes to travel alone. Well, that’s not an issue. Take to the waves unaccompanied with our guide to solo cruising.  What is the…

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Do you have a dream cruise? For many, this includes certain destinations or maybe a particular ship. For some, this may even include a particular theme that allows them to enjoy their favourite hobby on-board and mix with likeminded people. Enter, themed cruises. A perfect option for a trip with a twist.   What is…

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Galapagos - Celebrity Cruises - Flora Cruising expert and journalist, Sara Macefield set sail to the Galapagos with Celebrity Cruises, on-board Celebrity Xpedition. The 10-night August sailing took her to the ports of Santa Cruz, The water didn’t look at all inviting, and as I reluctantly took the plunge into its icy embrace I let out an involuntary scream of shock....

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