For those looking to get away to warmer climes and escape the chills of the later months or wanting to spend the festive season somewhere special, there are plenty of destinations to choose from. Top Winter Sun Destinations Barcelona This is a fantastic cruise destination during the winter months, with temperatures still hitting 15°C. It’s...
The Caribbean is one of the world’s most sought-after destinations for any kind of holiday, and a cruise is without a doubt the best way to experience everything that the Caribbean has to offer. No other holiday can let you see more of the islands, and their rich and varied cultures, than choosing a cruise...
It's that time of year when you start thinking of your plans for the New Year - what will your resolutions be? Where will you go on holiday? Why not tick a bucket-list destination off and visit one of these top places to spend New Year, planning ahead for the countdown in 2019! Hong Kong...
Across the globe, Christmas is recognised as a time to spend with family and friends, cosied up around a roasting fire or opening specially selected gifts. Though many countries share similar traditions, each has its own unique take on the festive celebrations. Germany Sludge G / Flickr.com, CC BY-SA 2.0 Across Germany, Christmas line the...
Christmas is recognised around the world as a grand celebration of love, happiness and hope, with each country rejoicing in their own characteristic way. From the bright festive lights of New York to live Irish music in Dublin, here are six of the most magical destinations for Christmas cruises. New York, USA Anthony Quintano /...
A cruise offers a number of opportunities to enjoy some of the best stargazing moments as you're often far away from artificial light. Some cruise lines even offer specialist sailings dedicated to astronomy and constellations, meaning they can be a great way to learn more about space and the night sky. Some destinations are perfect...
Sailing to the top of the world to discover isolated landscapes where polar bears roam is one of the ultimate thrills of luxury cruises into the Arctic Circle. Yet this isn’t just the icy realm of the so-called Kings of the Arctic, but an unforgettable setting of snow-covered fjords, vertiginous cliffs teeming with seabirds, and...
August offers a breadth of cruising itineraries to enjoy throughout the month, just as the summer season comes to end. Whether you’re seeking a beach break, an idyllic island getaway or a celebration of festivities – August has everything you could ever need in a cruise destination. Here are some of our favourites to visit...
There is nowhere else on earth quite like Rome. A colossus among the world’s great cities, it is steeped in the grandeur of the past and present as the ancient capital of the Western World and the indomitable powerhouse of Papal magnificence. St Peter's Basilica This is a city that has lain at the heart of...
Ushuaia enjoys the distinction of being the world’s most southerly city. A grid pattern of colourful, low-rise buildings huddled on the Argentinean side of craggy Tierra del Fuego island and sandwiched between snow-capped Martial mountains and the choppy waters of the Beagle Channel, this is the embarkation port for the majority of Antarctica expeditions. It...
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.