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						Six of the UK’s Most Alternative Afternoon Teas					
					
						12 Jan 2022					
					Afternoon tea is one of those great British traditions that cannot be rivalled. If there is a better way to spend an hour or two than attacking a towering carousel of sandwiches, cakes and scones with your nearest and dearest we’re yet to find it. Many cruise lines have added…
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						How to Make the Most of Your Oslo Cruise					
					
						04 Jan 2022					
					There’s a name for the way Oslo makes you feel. The Norwegians call it ‘kos’ but it’s less a word than a state of mind, an instant happiness that comes with feeling safe, warm and good together. It can refer to the simple things in life, whether that’s cradling a…
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						Culinary Corner: Crystal Cruises Simple Daily Bread					
					
						31 Dec 2021					
					There’s nothing finer than the smell of fresh bread. If you’re starting the new year determined to eat better, cook more and refine your kitchen skills, then this is the recipe for you. Crystal Cruises Chef Jon Ashton proves that homemade sometimes really is best. Ingredients: 4 cups bread flour…
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						5 Expedition Cruise Ship Features You Didn’t Know Existed					
					
						29 Dec 2021					
					Expedition cruises are expected to take the world by storm in 2022 and beyond. With destinations that span every point of the compass, this is a great way to really get into the crevices of some of the globe’s most desirable locations. Once you start researching expedition cruises, you’ll soon…
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						Christmas Expedition Cruises To Norway – Cruising With Susan Calman					
					
						23 Dec 2021					
					Catch up on Cruising with Susan Calman on Channel 5 Scottish comedian and Strictly Come Dancing star Susan Calman embarked on a festive adventure aboard Hurtigruten Expeditions ship MS Maud for a Christmas cruise from Dover to Norway. The two-part special saw Susan Calman enjoy an exciting adventure complete with…
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						The World’s Most Expensive Christmas Cruise					
					
						22 Dec 2021					
					Missed ‘The World’s Most Expensive Christmas Cruise’ on Channel 5? Click here to watch. This festive season, a camera team had unprecedented access on board Seven Seas Splendor to explore the secrets of what makes a truly luxurious Christmas cruise. The result? Fascinating perspectives and behind-the-scenes insights have been captured…
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						Culinary Corner: Viking Cruises Stollen					
					
						18 Dec 2021					
					Top of our travel wish list today is festive markets. We’d like our cockles warmed by mulled wine and eyes dazzled by Christmas lights, preferably in a Belgian market square or along the canalsides of Amsterdam. In the meantime, we’re baking up a storm again with Viking’s Stollen recipe, studded…
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						Culinary Corner: Cunard’s Gingerbread House					
					
						11 Dec 2021					
					Recreate a Cunard Christmas with one of our final Culinary Corners of the year, full of sugar and festive cheer! INGREDIENTS For the gingerbread: 250g butter 200g muscovado sugar 7tbsp golden syrup 600g plain flour 2tsp bicarbonate of soda 4tsp ground ginger For the Royal Icing: 2 egg whites 500g…
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						Our Favourite Travel Books For Great Escapes At Home					
					
						11 Dec 2021					
					There are less than two weeks to go until Christmas and we’ll be you’ve still got some shopping to do. No? Bravo! May we suggest you pass some time with a cruise brochure? On the other hand, if you’re still racking your brains for the perfect gifts for your nearest…
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						5 Reasons Why Travel Makes The Perfect Gift					
					
						29 Nov 2021					
					‘Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer’ When it comes to cheesy travel quotes, this one is our favourite. We live and breathe travel, so we wholeheartedly agree that trips trump stuff when it comes to Christmas and finding the perfect gift. Bolsover Cruise Club gift…
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