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...
Oceania Cruises isn’t a name that immediately springs to mind when you consider the roster of ships that grace the world’s oceans, but this is a cruise line that ticks all the boxes when it comes to genteel yet casually elegant travel. The mould-breaking company that is Oceania Cruises rose from the ashes of Renaissance...
Not that long ago only the idle rich and lottery winners could afford to indulge in all-inclusive six-star luxury at sea, but increasingly luxe is worth the bucks. When many devotees of holidays afloat compare the value of an all-inclusive cruise with one where they pay for extras, it’s a no-brainer. The first ever all-inclusive...
Trading ships from as far back as the 12th century have plied Oriental waters but today cruise ships are appearing with increasing regularity on the eastern horizon. Revelling in their cultural diversity, Far East nations share a history of commerce, due to their geographical proximity. Herein lies the magic - for the seas that separate...
The wine selection at sea has never been more comprehensive, and cruise lines are ready, willing and able to ensure there is one to your liking. Life is too short to drink bad wine Crystal cruises We have come a long way since the most popular wines consumed by Brits were Blue Nun Liebfraumilch and...
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.