Sunset in Norway - Viking Sky

Explore the natural wonders of Norway with Viking Ocean

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As I stared heavenwards and screwed up my eyes to focus on a few wispy white streaks in the inky night sky, I really wasn’t sure what I saw seeing. Sure, they pulsated and moved, but was this really Aurora Borealis, the natural light show that twirls and dances across the skies of the Northern...

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Expedition cruise guests driving away from a glacier in Zodiacs

Fall under the Arctic’s icy spell

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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...

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The infinity pool in the spa on-board Regent Seven Seas Explorer

Live a life of luxury on Regent Seven Seas Explorer

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Billed as the world’s most luxurious ship, Regent Seven Seas Explorer was already making waves long before ever setting sail. It arrived on the cruise scene in July 2016 as upscale line Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ flagship, oozing grandeur and opulence at every turn. No expense has been spared to turn this $450 million craft...

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Lush trees and picturesque buildings in Madeira in Portugal

Port in focus: Madeira

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Madeira is an island gem blooming with natural appeal. Nicknamed the Pearl of the Atlantic, this lush, rugged isle sitting more than 350 miles west of Morocco is closer to Africa than to its mother country Portugal. Discovered by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, it flourished as a trading post, but cruise ships have now...

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A sophisticated Club Veranda Stateroom on an Azamara cruise ship

Azamara Club Cruises: an elegant trailblazer that is making waves

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Azamara Club Cruises is the refined lady of the cruise world with two identical boutique ships that combine the best of classic charm with stylish elegance. Think lashings of dark wood panelling adorned with gleaming brass; wrought iron balustrades and swanky restaurants that add to the unashamedly opulent ambience of its two midsize ships Azamara...

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The Connoisseur Club on-board Regent Seven Seas Voyager

Revitalised style and elegance on Seven Seas Voyager

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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...

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Art deco apartments rising above palm trees at a beach in Miami

Florida: sun, sea, sand and so much more besides

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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...

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