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Adventure is out there: Six locations that inspired great films

by Emma Smith - 26 Nov 2017

From horror flicks to children’s stories, have you ever wished you could explore some of the famous fictional worlds brought to life in film? Well, it appears for some of them, you can! Saunter through the Shire, admire the Grand Budapest Hotel or even discover the picturesque world of Pandora. Here are our favourite locations…

Five must-see Middle East architectural gems

by Emma Smith - 14 Nov 2017

The Museum of Islamic Art illuminated at night

A balance between contemporary and ancient designs, modern styles and early religious connotations, the Middle East is home to some of the world’s finest architecture. Burj Khalifa, Dubai The world’s tallest structure, measuring a sky-scraping 2,723 ft from the ground level to the tip, the Burj Khalifa is a phenomenal building to see in the...

Multi-generational family cruises: The new norm?

by Sue Bryant - 2 Nov 2017

A grandmother affectionately kissing her granddaughter on-board a Princess Cruises ship

One of the best holidays I’ve had was taking my entire family on a cruise - eight of us in total; three generations on a swashbuckling Star Clippers cruise around the Aegean. We scrambled up the mast to the crow’s nest (teenagers and grandparents included!) sunbathed in the hammock-like bowsprit nets at the front of...

Alaska: A natural treasure trove

by Sara Macefield - 1 Nov 2017

A couple kayaking on choppy water in Alaska

Alaska – famously America’s 49th state – is a place where nature calls the shots; welcoming visitors to thousands of miles of remote, unspoiled terrain and spectacular scenery along with an awe-inspiring range of mammal species, birds and sea life that few other destinations can match. Here, whales and dolphins come to feed in the...

What is the Day of the Dead?

by Emma Smith - 31 Oct 2017

The Day of the Dead, ‘El Dia de los Muertos’, is a popular Mexican tradition celebrating the life and death of lost family members and loved ones on November the 1st and 2nd. Rooted in Indigenous beliefs and religious teachings, this celebration is about so much more than sugar skull makeup. Origins Paul Simpson /...

How do other cultures celebrate Halloween?

by Emma Smith - 30 Oct 2017

Renowned for spooky sights and horrible haunts, Halloween is a worldwide event. Each culture and country celebrates the dead differently, from walking the streets of America in fancy dress to lighting lanterns on the river in Japan. Read on to see where you can see these wonders for yourself. Barriletes Gigantes, Guatemala Josue Goge /...

P&O Cruises: The most accessible cruise line of them all?

by Sue Bryant - 17 Oct 2017

Sophisticated interior of The Epicurean restaurant on-board PO Cruises Britannia

Although it is part of the giant Anglo-American Carnival Corporation, P&O Cruises is a quintessentially British line. Its home base is Southampton and the vast majority of passengers are from the UK. Whichever of the eight ships you choose, you can be sure of British tea, proper bacon on the buffet, British beers and entertainment...

Five weird animal superstitions you have probably never heard of

by Emma Smith - 16 Oct 2017

A lesser-long nosed bat feeding from a flower in Mexico and getting covered in pollen

The world is full of superstitions, whether they involve walking under ladders or stepping onto cracks in the pavement. Some of the weirdest superstitions, however, involve animals, and I’m not just talking about black cats. From half-man-half-bat demons to fatal moths, here are five weird animal superstitions you have probably never heard of. Aye-aye Frank...

Everything you need to know about casinos at sea

by Gary Buchanan - 6 Oct 2017

Fancy a flutter on the ocean waves? There are plenty of options, but beware of the pitfalls. In 1626 a Venetian public gambling house was legalised for the first time. Soon, the high society of that prosperous city met in little houses – casini – to indulge in business dealings and politics – but mostly...

Port in focus: Dubrovnik

by Gary Buchanan - 4 Oct 2017

View out to a Croatian island from the orange rooftops of Dubrovnik

Founded in the 6th century, the timeless citadel of Dubrovnik is awash with honey-coloured stone buildings separated by narrow limestone pavements. It is little wonder it is called the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’. This showcase of a city with ochre Baroque façades endured a modern medieval siege in the early 1990s, when more than 2,000...