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Gin. And cake. Need we say more? This delectable Cunard recipe sees Head of Culinary Development Gareth Bowen take inspiration from the citrus botanicals of the Queen Victoria gin to create a light and flavoursome drizzle cake that’s perfect for an afternoon treat. INGREDIENTS 200 g Unsalted butter, plus extra to…

Bonfire Night has been and gone, the shops are stocked up of naughty nibbles and the next few weekends see the steady return of winter wonderlands. Try as you may, there really is no denying it; Christmas is just around the corner. All of a sudden, autumn is but a…

So you’ve spent over a hundreds of days and nights gallivanting around the world in spectacular style. You’ve sailed beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, photographed the statues of Easter Island, sailed a junk boat in Hong Kong, eaten pizza in Naples and sushi in Osaka, seen Rio de Janeiro through…

The clocks have gone back and the nights are drawing in. In our world, that means more time spent cruise shopping with a brews, and that can only mean one thing; you’re going to need biscuits. Royal Caribbean’s Coconut Ranger cookies will do the trick (or treat!) INGREDIENTS 600g plain…

We couldn’t let Halloween pass us by without delving into the hotels where your pre-cruise stay is almost guaranteed to be disturbed by things that go bump in the night. From murderous rock stars to enraged architects; the otherworldly apparitions at these eight establishments are enough to make you even…

It’s billed as ‘the longest and most comprehensive world cruise out there’, lasting nine whole months and calling at 150 stops around the world. The cruise line? Royal Caribbean. The world wonders on your itinerary and the ship that’ll show them to you? Read on to find out all that…

New to cruising and new to Bolsover Cruise Club – our new Marketing Manager, Danny, was invited aboard the ultra-luxury Seabourn Ovation to discover the gems of the Greek Isles.  Did he find them?  Read on to find out… Day 1 – Embarkation, Athens Having been sailing safely for a…

For those travelling without children and who are keen to indulge in nothing but undisturbed rest and relaxation, avoiding the families can become the name of the game in terms of holidays. As family cruising becomes more popular than ever, here are five ways to avoid the kids – even…

This classic French upside-down apple tart is autumn on a plate. This recipe rustles up individual tartlets, each best served with a dollop of crème fraîche. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 2 Granny Smith apples 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon lemon zest Pinch of cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg…

Celebrity Cruises are bringing their own – unique – ‘New Luxury’ to the seas, but how does it compare the six stars? Longtime ultra-luxury cruise lover, Katie Wilson, finds out…  After a long year off from cruising, you would think it a difficult decision to pick your first cruise back. This was…