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Oh, Scarlet Lady you had us at ‘hello’ It’s almost a week since we first met at Fincantieri and we’re struggling to get you off our mind. You’re not like the others…you’re different. You’re fearless and feisty, and you’re throwing cruise conventions overboard in favour of a new approach to…

APT has just announced the introduction of three new river ships to their Essential River Cruising fleet. The first of three ships will launch in April 2020, with two ships following in 2021. The first of the new fleet is the new Travelmarvel Contemporary Class River Ship, which offers more…

Location, Location, Landmark: The Cost of Living Near Famous Landmarks While some of the world’s most popular landmarks draw in millions of tourists each year, how many of us could afford to purchase a property close to these iconic spots? With the average apartment near the Hollywood Sign costing a…

Thousands of votes have been counted and the results are out in the Which? best and worst cruise lines of the year survey. And the winner is…drum roll, please…Viking Ocean Cruises! The Scandinavian newcomer scooped the top spot with an amazing 88 per cent customer satisfaction, scoring five stars across…

Do I need to order a new passport? Will I have to go through the ‘other’ security line at the airport? Will I be banned from visiting Mediterranean ports of call without a visa?! Are you one of the many who are wondering what the EU Referendum and Brexit result…

Do you dream of spending Christmas in a snow-covered winter wonderland or a tranquil, tropical destination? If either scenario sounds heavenly to you, then you’re with the two thirds (67%) of Brits who want to go away for the festive season (42% abroad and 25% in the UK). Love to…

When motivational speaker, adventurer and author Dave Cornthwaite decided to ‘say yes more’, it changed his life. We caught up with him to find out how embracing adventure in both the every day and the extreme would eventually lead to him peddling a water bike 1,243 miles along the Norwegian…

I’m a runner and there is nothing I love more than lacing up my trainers, pulling up my compression socks and pounding the pavements. Except, that is, for holidays. I’m a big believer that time spent at sea is time well spent but can you really sail the seas without…

Are you considering sailing solo? Relax, you’re in good company. More of us than ever are going it alone and it’s the best thing Rebecca Martin, Editor of Into The Blue, has ever done. Travelling the world solo I have felt the wind in my hair on a RIB ride…

When travelling to foreign destinations, one of the best ways of fitting in is by trying to speak the local lingo. But do we always get it right? Or do we end up spouting gobbledygook that has the locals scratching their heads? To answer these questions, and help travellers make…