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[row] [col width=”50″] [/col] [col width=”50″] [/col] [/row] First Impressions of Iona First impressions of Iona on the quayside were WOW! She was huge and gleaming in front of the dark stormy clouds of Southampton, which fortunately gave way to some British summer sunshine later in the day. We couldn’t…

As Director of Hotel Design and Projects for P&O Cruises and Cunard, Alison Clixby has overseen the interior design of some of your favourite ships. Her latest project was Iona and as the ship finally embarks upon its maiden sailings, we couldn’t let the opportunity to share our behind the scenes…

Cast your mind to a moment when you felt fully relaxed at sea. Were you out on deck taking in the panoramic views, lazing on your favourite lounger, or in the spa indulging in a treatment? For this week’s Luxury Editorial, we’re revealing the best spots to catch a snooze…

After 18 months without a holiday, you don’t need a reason to book one – especially on a brand new P&O Cruises ship. But, if for any reason you haven’t yet planned your Iona holiday, here are three reasons why you should. Let there be gin! Even its reputation as…

There are few things as quintessentially British as a scone. But a scone with lemon and vanilla curd where there once was – and should – be jam and cream? Well, we’d better give it a go in the name of being convinced hadn’t we? Here’s the recipe courtesy of…

In the week that Silversea’s Silver Moon was christened in Athens, we’re sharing a look at its groundbreaking S.A.L.T. concept. S.A.L.T. is an acronym for Sea & Land Taste. There are four pillars to S.A.L.T. and one of those is S.A.L.T. Adventures, an approach that takes exclusive, tailormade shore excursions…

This is the Caribbean you’ve been missing. Baked by the sun at all times, lapped by salty waves and powered by rum. After a year or more away, your next trip to the Caribbean should be all about remembering why you love it; why you’d choose that little shack on…

We’re desperately seeking sun, sea and sand, and nowhere does it better than the Mediterranean. We’re serving up a delicious reminder of the Med’s best beaches, all in the name of 2022 holiday inspiration. You’re welcome! 1. Cala Saona – Formentera Just a short ferry ride from the popular Mediterranean…

There is nothing, we repeat – nothing – as tasty as pizza by the pool. Right now, MSC Virtuosa is serving up just that to her staycationing guests, but don’t worry if you aren’t one of them (yet) because we’ve got a slice of happiness that’ll taste just as good…

America’s vast and varied landscape is like no other and the country’s National Parks are the jewels in the crown. To celebrate the launch of Rocky Mountaineer’s new ‘Rockies to the Red Rocks’ route, we’re sharing five of our favourite National Parks, all of them within easy reach of some…