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The Caribbean, is the world’s hottest cruise destination, and with its enticing collection of exotic isles scattered like jewels across cobalt blue seas, it’s easy to see why. With 7,000 islands stretching from the tip of Florida southwards to the coast of Venezuela, and a year-round warm climate, this tropical archipelago was simply made for…
Mediterranean cruises wouldn’t be the same without port stops in beautiful Italy. Home to stunning architecture, breath-taking artworks and lush countryside, it is a varied country offering something new during every cruise to Italy. But if you were to visit just one port? Make it Rome. Here is why you should make this spectacular city…
Barbados is your archetypal Caribbean retreat that has long been a winter escape for sun-starved Brits looking for winter sunshine, so it is no surprise that it has become a popular cruise spot. While this island, nicknamed Little England, may be famous for its beaches, there is more to it than that. The pretty countryside…
In the film Sabrina, Audrey Hepburn uttered a line that has been enshrined in cinematic and cultural history: “Paris is always a good idea.” The City of Lights has also been referenced in films including Casablanca, with Humphrey Bogart whispering to Ingrid Bergman, “We’ll always have Paris.” The truth is, Paris is always a good…
There are few subjects in the cruising world more emotive than smoking. Whether you love it or loathe it, lighting up on-board a cruise ship is a highly contentious issue. I am going to declare my position right at the start of this blog – I am a smoker and I cruise a great deal….
The newest addition to Seabourn’s fleet, the sumptuous, 600-passenger Seabourn Encore is also the luxury line’s biggest, although still petite in cruising terms, at 40,340 tons. The all-inclusive ship has the feel of a luxurious private yacht, all curves, rich blues, gleaming mahogany and polished stainless steel. She is stylish and contemporary, effortlessly classy but…
Seabourn is the most upscale brand coming under the umbrella of the vast Carnival Corporation, operating four (soon to be five) sleek, yacht-like ships. Three of them – Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest – carry 458 passengers each in unfettered luxury, while in 2017, the slightly larger Seabourn Encore (carrying 600) joined the…
Have you found yourself with spare time you need to fill? Are you in desperate need of a restorative holiday? Then last minute cruises could be the perfect antidote. Departing within the next 60 days or so, last minute luxury cruises come with a host of benefits guaranteed to make your voyage feel even more indulgent….
Travel is changing. Holidays are no longer about pure relaxation and whole days spent lounging on the beach: they are about the experience. More travellers now want to balance their time spent sunbathing or enjoying luxurious spa treatments with immersive exploration. They are seeking real insights into their cruise destinations, and excursions that bring them…
Interesting and immersive, excursions are the perfect way to find out more about luxury cruise destinations. From a visit to Rome’s stunning Vatican to a day-long tour of Berlin, there are countless cruise excursions on offer during every itinerary. Here are few things to know before making a booking. Which cruise lines offer excursions? Each…
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.
