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Planning a cruise with a two-year-old in tow can present a world of questions. Where will your little ones sleep in the cabin? Will there be food that they like? Are they old enough for the kids club? Will they be allowed in the swimming pools? The list is endless. Choosing the right cruise line...Read More
To some people, cruising may mean sailing to the sun. For others, it’s packing your winter woollies for icy breezes. Depending on whether you’re looking to enjoy basking in the rays or cosying up with a cup of tea, here are some of the best destinations to visit for the weather. Golden sunshine and winter...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
Flamboyantly retro yet state of the art, Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium-class and Solstice-class ships raised the bar by offering oodles of space. They appeal to a broad range of passengers who revel in the company’s unique take on luxury, as well as those seeking a cruise with lots of activities. One feature that immediately sets Solstice-class...Read More
Cunard’s flagship is a grand ocean liner in the classic sense: elegant and formal, her art deco flourishes, glittering chandeliers and elegant ballroom harking back to the golden age of ocean travel. Queen Mary 2 was built specifically to operate a transatlantic service and for much of the year, sails between New York and Southampton,...Read More
When booking a cruise, it can sometimes be hard to distinguish if you are getting the best package for your pound. There are numerous deals on cruising websites, offers from the cruise lines and seasonal promotions – all of which make it difficult to know when and where to book! Here, we take a look...Read More
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...Read More
Bright and breezy – some might say cheap and cheerful – Carnival Cruise Line is the company that helped to give birth to the advent of modern day cruising. Having started life in 1972 with just a converted British-built ocean liner to its name and barely enough fuel for its debut sailing from Miami to...Read More
In over two decades of cruising, I’ve seen several people fall ill and be taken off the ship in a foreign port or even evacuated at sea by helicopter. While I have always hoped for their speedy recovery, I have also wondered if they had purchased travel insurance. It’s certainly tempting not to. How many...Read More
