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The return to cruising has been a long time coming; I thought it would be a couple of months when Covid first hit! How wrong was I. This is the first time I have been cruising since the start of the Covid pandemic and was the first time I had…

In 2021, there are two types of people. One hopped on a plane the minute Boris gave the green light, the other is patiently waiting (who are we kidding – desperately longing) to holiday overseas, but giving it a little while before they head abroad. Whichever camp you’re in, it’s…

When Joseph isn’t making magic happen as part of our packaging team, he’s getting acquainted with Scarlet Lady, the Virgin Voyages beauty stealing hearts around the UK as we speak. Here’s how he spent 24 hours on the ship of the moment. Where to start with a full day on…

This hearty classic tastes its best in Cunard’s Golden Lion Pub on a cool, crisp autumn day, but we can’t help but think it’d make a mighty fine alternative to the traditional Sunday roast too. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS For the filling:  1 red onion, peeled, halved and finely sliced  200g…

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 wait to embark and were greeted with bagpipes…

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…