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When APT invited me to join them for three nights aboard the MS AmaVerde, I couldn’t possibly turn down the opportunity to find out more about river cruising. Having only previously experienced ocean cruising, I was keen to find out what it is about river cruising that has seen it…

The British Isles don’t always get a good rep, thanks to our typically unreliable weather, and many opt to leave the UK behind in search of sunnier climes instead. While cruise holidays can take you to the furthest corners of the world, it’s important not to overlook some of the…

When it comes to holidays, don’t you find that it’s the little secrets and bits of inside knowledge that make for the most exciting experiences? You can read countless guide books and endless travel blogs, but it’s the tips from John next door or Cheryl in the supermarket that make…

Norway was recently ranked as the best place in the world to live, scooping the top spot for an amazing 12th year in a row in the United Nations Annual Human Development Report. Such an accolade isn’t awarded lightly but we can certainly see the appeal of a country that…

1) The San Alfonso del Mar – Chile The Crystal Lagoon at the San Alfonso del Mar resort in Chile currently holds the Guinness World Record for World’s Largest Pool, eclipsing its closest competition at almost twice its size. At 1km long, 115ft at its deepest point and holding 66…

You’ve booked your holiday and the countdown to departure is well underway. Whether you are cruising or simply enjoying a short city break, holidays have a habit of encouraging those purse strings to open with reckless abandon. While we aren’t ones to advocate cutting corners on your perfect break away,…

Today sees the introduction of brand new river cruise line, Crystal River Cruises, as itineraries for 2016, 2017 and 2018 go on sale. With river cruising continuing to soar in popularity, we wanted to share ten things you need to know about the new kid on the river cruising block….

As we prepare for the long awaited release of P&O World Cruises and Cunard’s World Cruises programme, we found ourselves thinking about the preparation that goes into actually setting sail on the holiday of a lifetime. When you leave the world behind, what are the must haves that you must…

Cruising can take you almost anywhere and shore excursions allow you to do almost anything once you are there. Those who prefer to book organised adventures rather than going it alone are spoilt for choice when it comes to going ashore, with all cruise lines operating an array of exciting…

It’s a question asked time and time again: what is really included in a cruise line’s drinks package? The promise of beers, spirits, cocktails, wines, coffee and more, all at an inclusive rate, is tempting to cruisers who are keen to avoid nasty surprises when presented with their on board…