I couldn’t help thinking of the phrase ‘hello sailor’ as I boarded Virgin Voyages’ first cruise ship Scarlet Lady and was greeted by an over-the-top drag artist. The ship certainly breaks the mould and it […]
There is nothing like a relaxing cruise trip to take your mind off of everyday worries and stresses. Seeing exotic locales around the world while basking in the luxurious comfort of a cruise liner is […]
Swans, spud pies and sparkling spa treatments are all part of a voyage of discovery There’s a first time for everything and, as I settled down on a crunching bed of warm amber and quartz […]
“Head for the high seas” the editor barked at me, “I want something unusual and not just sun and waves”. Such was his mood that day I didn’t have the heart to tell him I […]
Caimans and shamans are all part of an amazing adventure in the heart of the Peruvian rainforest Our watery path is faintly lit by stars as the small safari boat creeps forward beneath the inky […]
The famous Blue Danube is a river of two halves when you reach the wild landscapes of the lesser-known Delta It might only be 8:00am but waiters are handing out glasses of fizz on the […]
Fanciful sights and fairy-tales are all part of a unique French River Cruise on a modern-day paddle ship, the Loire Princesse I have a distinct feeling of deja vu as we walk towards the towering […]
The former royal barge that carried The Queen along the Thames now provides a unique way to discover the Douro There are probably very few, if any, occasions in life when you can say you’ve […]
A celebration of the best of British as HRH The Duchess of Cornwall names Saga’s first-ever new-build ship Sparkling wine from Kent, grass from Yorkshire, a stirring military band and Welsh male voice choir were […]
A unique hybrid ship, Aranui 5, takes passengers – and cargo – to one of the world’s most remote archipelagos As we stroll through the main street on Tahuata a man walks past with a […]
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