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MSC Meraviglia has arrived and the largest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet, plus one of the largest in the world, is currently sailing under the Mediterranean sun on its inaugural season. Here are eight reasons why we loved the ship when we were on board for the star-studded christening…

From Roman remains unearthed in a sprawling Gothic Quarter to fantastical creations born from the wilder mind of Antoni Gaudí, the buildings of Barcelona are as unique as they are unmissable. Gaudy Gaudí For art historians and architectural scholars, Antoni Gaudí is like Marmite; either admired as a genius of…

Would you take a leap of faith and book a cruise with an itinerary entirely hidden in riddles?   Surprises are like Marmite; you either love them or hate them. Fortunately, the Secret Sailaway gives you a choice; either embrace the mystery of the cruise and prolong the suspense right…

Sails billowing in the wind, emerald water sparkling beneath you as your laze on the bowsprit net, sun beating down on the teak decks, turning the skies to shades of fire as it sets into the sea; not a bad way to spend a winter’s day, right? If island hopping…

When Crystal Mozart was christened in Vienna last month, it signalled the official launch of Crystal River Cruises. The brand new luxury river cruise line incorporates all of the signature features and six-star service we have come to expect from Crystal Cruises and the fleet is set to feature four…

Cunard Fashion Week has been and gone, so we thought we would share a behind the scenes look at what was undoubtedly the most fashionable way to arrive at September’s New York Fashion Week. The special event cruise, which will be repeated in 2017 after such great success, featured some…

Last week, we were lucky enough to be hosted by British Airways and Regent Seven Seas Cruises on the ‘Ultimate Ship Visit’. Over the course of two days in Civitavecchia, we were given an exclusive look at Seven Seas Explorer – ‘the most luxurious ship ever built’ – and Seven…

If you’re considering a cruise for one, the most remote place on the planet probably won’t be the first destination that comes to mind. Fewer than 40,000 people cruised to Antarctica last year; a number than seems even less significant when you take into account the 20 million-plus people who…

For a quaint fishing village on the colourful coast of the Italian Riviera, Portofino attracts its fair share of the rich, famous and fabulous. Their yachts jostle for space in the harbour and you’ll spot them sipping expensive vintages at Hotel Splendido’s La Terrazza restaurant, where a lunch bill stretching…

The 2,650-guest ms Koningsdam designed by interior designer Adam D. Tihany ms Koningsdam blends fresh contemporary styling in harmony with Holland America’s classic elegance to bring you’re a new Pinnacle class experience. Earlier this week we got the chance to go on board ms Koningsdam and now you have the…