Armchair Traveller

All eyes are set to be on Iona in 2021, when the new P&O Cruises ship finally debuts. As part of our countdown to Iona, we’re sharing a behind the scenes look at the construction of the ship two years in the making. From dream to design, right through to…

It’s been hailed the best pizza at sea and who are we to argue? The Princess Neapolitan-style pizza is a slice of life at sea. INGREDIENTS FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH 385g plain flour 2 tsp active or instant yeast 1 pinch of sugar 240ml lukewarm water 2 tbsp olive oil…

In our latest installment of ‘this year is going to be an odd one, but let’s make sure next year is amazing’ we’re turning our thoughts towards New Year’s Eve. According to market research bods, only 1 in 5 Brits venture out to ring in the New Year with drinks…

With a month in lockdown ahead of us, we’re going to need a drink. To celebrate the arrival of new Silversea ship, Silver Moon, we’re rustling up a Mutiny. This twist on the classic Daiquiri has the taste of tropical islands about it and who doesn’t need a bit of…

There’s a lot to love about a Seabourn holiday and the breadsticks are right up there on the list. This recipe is the exact one used by the Seabourn chefs to bake 1500 breadsticks each and every day. Recreated at home, it’s what your Friday evening wind-down wine has been…

Holiday to Help Out is an initiative organised by TTG to support companies from across the travel industry, and the great news is that some of your favourite cruise lines are getting involved. These special offers are available for new bookings made between 2 – 8 November 2020 only, for…

In our second installment of ‘this Christmas is going to be a quiet one but next year’s going to be amazing’ we’re spreading the cheer on Christmas market cruises. They’re one of our favourite ways to get into the Christmas spirit and between frantic shopping, a whirlwind of parties, not…

There are countless reasons why Norway is wasted on your wishlist. From the North Cape to the Northern Lights, the whales to the waterfalls and fjords, even a local cheese that divides opinion more than Marmite, here are 28 reasons the shining star of Scandinavia should finally make it onto…

Our Culinary Corner recipes have brought you many a signature dish in the last few months. This one, a Cunard breakfast favourite, is by popular demand. It’s best prepared in advance, so although not quite as simple as ordering breakfast in bed on board, it’ll set you up for a…

In the week we went back to our roots to launch Shore Stays, there can be no better time to share our interview with Derek Wilson, the man who helped create Bolsover Cruise Club – or Bolsover Travel, as it was originally known – all those years ago. Read on…