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Getting Into The Spirit Of Things On Saga’s All-New Cruise Ship Spirit Of Discovery

January 6, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

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Norway And The Arctic Circle With Fred. Olsen

November 6, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

“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 […]

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An Amazon Expedition With G Adventures

October 10, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

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Paradise Found On Aranui 5

July 5, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

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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A Cruise Along The Mighty Volga With Vodohod

June 12, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

From Russia with love – reflections on a Vodohod cruise from Moscow to Saint Petersburg Little Alexander – kitted out with a jaunty captain’s cap – was already producing a mini mastryoshka masterpiece as I […]

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A-ROSA Alva Christened In Porto

May 5, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 1

A-ROSA River Cruises christens its newest ship in Porto A-ROSA River Cruises has christened its newest ship, A-ROSA Alva, in Porto. The 126-passenger vessel is the 12th in the fleet and marks the line’s debut […]

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Flow by The Amber Collection

April 15, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

Mention Sri Lanka and what spring to mind first are beaches, palm trees and vibrant food. With a popular travel bible ranking it the top country to visit in 2019 this little isle is set […]

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A Right Royal River Cruise With APT

February 27, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

A magnificent sail and – new for 2019 – steam through Europe Princess Heide von Hohenzollern opened the vast doors of Namedy Castle in the German town of Andernach and beckoned us inside. “Please look […]

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A Real Taste Of Assam

February 13, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

Tea and tiger spotting are all part of an unforgettable river adventure on India’s Brahmaputra An early morning mist shrouds the distant Himalayas as I step out on deck. It is already warm, and villagers […]

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Transatlantic Crossing On Royal Clipper

February 9, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 2

All at sea on a tall ship bound from Barbados to Lisbon With a collective ‘heave ho’ we tugged on the stout rope in a disjointed fashion and staggered backwards on the gently rolling deck […]