I can still remember the horrified reaction of my nine-year-old twins when they realised our cruise ship not only lacked ice-cream machines and waterslides, but had just one swimming pool. Regent Seven Seas - ice cream in Prime 7 It didn’t matter that we were going to be sailing in the lap of luxury on...
Solo cruises may seem intimidating but in reality, plenty of singles find it to be a relaxing, stress-free and sociable way to travel. Those who enjoy their own company appreciate aspects of a luxury cruise like the attentive service and the good food, while those who seek companionship can easily find a cruise line that...
Silver Muse was launched in spring 2017 to great excitement, as it was the first new ship built for Silversea since 2009. It was also the luxury line’s biggest vessel to date, carrying 596 passengers, although this is still a modest number by today’s standards. Silversea’s rivals, Seabourn and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, had both...
Prehistoric jungle canopies; mighty rivers, mountains and caves; pristine white sand beaches and vibrant corals; Central America has it all. Its culture is just as eclectic, offering a unique blend of colonial architecture and contemporary cities, ancient civilisations and Spanish flair. Central America is a captivating cruise destination, home to a number of distinctive, culturally-rich...
With the opening of the Panama Canal in August 1914, the arduous 8,000-mile voyage around Cape Horn that previously took several weeks was reduced to a mere eight hours. The creation of the Panama Canal was far more than an unprecedented feat of engineering; it was a profoundly important historic event. It represented the largest,...
Seven Seas Voyager is a ship that carries itself well with sleek and stylish lines inside and out, and the sort of timeless elegance that recalls the golden era of travelling by ship. Spacious surroundings and attentive service, thanks to the high ratio of crew to passengers, add the final flourishes to a sea-going experience...
It’s not surprising that Florida is regarded as America’s playground with its buzzing hub, Orlando, leading the way as the theme park capital of the world. Few other destinations can match the range of experiences this tourist trap offers, made all the more enticing by its virtual year-round balmy climate that has seen it nicknamed...
Oceania Cruises’ Riviera combines a civilized atmosphere, unique itineraries, and incomparable cuisine worthy of many prestigious shore-side restaurants. Oceania Cruises launched Riviera in a rousing ceremony in Barcelona in 2012. This 1,258-passenger ship is a benchmark in design for this dynamic company that is at the forefront of upper premium cruising. To achieve this bellwether...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises likes to think of itself as the ultimate all-inclusive cruise line – and to be honest, it probably is. After all, there aren’t many cruise companies out there that bundle shore excursions, return flights, Wi-Fi, and overnight hotel stays into their cruise holidays as standard. And that is on top of...
Miami is Florida’s party capital. An energetic metropolis full of sassy style and electrifying energy that crackles through its neighbourhoods to a pulsating Latin beat. South Beach The city’s spectacular oceanfront location – with modern high rise hotels that line the dazzling white sands of Miami Beach – adds to its allure, along with a...
This informative and in-depth guide offers not only a fascinating overview of the world’s most incredible regions,
but also some of their most exciting ports and cities as well as all the amazing things you can do there.
To help you get the very best out of these destinations, we've assembled a selection of exclusive
tailor-made offers in each region, which include voyages on the world's best cruise ships as well
as stays in a selection of hand-picked hotels.