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Our Man On The Ground Travel Q & A With Crystal Cruises’ Helen Beck

July 8, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

A new ship and far-flung destinations are among the exciting things on the horizon when Crystal Cruises’ resumes sailing – and in the meantime prospective passengers can whet their appetites with a virtual cruise programme. […]

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Andalusia By Sea

March 18, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

I could tell the Editor wasn’t in the best of moods. Stooped over some new copy with his sleeves rolled up, I knew not to disturb him. The old fox sensed my presence and took […]

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Sir Richard Branson Launches First Ship In Dover

February 25, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Scarlet Lady set to shake up the cruise world with floating boutique hotel experience Virgin Group founder Richard Branson has expanded his travel empire with the launch of his first cruise ship, the 2,770-passenger Scarlet […]

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Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady

February 24, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

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Cruise With Comfort – How To Choose Cruise Travel Insurance

January 30, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

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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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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-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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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 […]