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7 Hidden Gems on the P&O Cruises Iona Cruise Ship
21 Feb 2023
The Iona cruise ship from P&O Cruises might have her fair share of standout features (SkyDome, anyone?), but on a ship of this size, you can guarantee there’s also a host of hidden gems to be discovered. From the indulgent to the purely practical, here are just seven of the…
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Destinations
5 Totally Different Ways To Explore Norway On Iona
15 Feb 2023
We’re craving wide-open spaces and clean air. Big adventures and views that stop us in our tracks and make us catch our breath. Iona is designed to be the ultimate way to see the Norwegian Fjords like never before, with cruises from Southampton allowing you to cram in breathtaking scenery and…
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A Foodie Guide to Copenhagen
01 Feb 2023
A combination of paint-palette merchant houses that decorate the waterfront, Scandi-cool cafes lit by candlelight and the storybook surrounds of Tivoli Gardens have all played their part in building Copenhagen’s reputation as the coolest Nordic capital around. Baltic itineraries are punctuated with whistle-stop tours to the home of Hans Christian…
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Discovering the Galápagos with Silversea’s Silver Origin
31 Jan 2023
Reviewed by Silversea Cruises Sales Manager Julie I could hardly contain my excitement when I was asked to host a trip to the Galápagos Islands onboard Silver Origin, a true bucket list destination and somewhere I have dreamt of travelling to my whole career. Travelling to such a seemingly remote…
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Cruise Lines
In conversation with Paul Ludlow, President of P&O Cruises
19 Jan 2023
After months (or should that be years?) of anticipation, P&O CRUISES finally welcomed new ship Arvia to it’s fleet in late December 2022. In the build up to this exciting milestone, we caught up with President of P&O Cruises Paul Ludlow to discover more about what to expect from this…
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Experiences
River Cruising
My Delightful Danube Experience On Board APT’s Travelmarvel Vega
09 Jan 2023
In November 2022, I joined APT for my first river cruise onboard one of their brand-new four-star premium ships, Travelmarvel Vega. Travelmarvel Vega is one of three identical new river ships introduced by APT, alongside Travelmarvel Polaris and Travelmarvel Capella. With so many burning questions unanswered, I couldn’t wait to…
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Experiences
First-time Cruising on Queen Victoria
04 Jan 2023
By Libby, Cruise & Stay Expert I had the pleasure of sailing onboard Cunard’s Queen Victoria for four nights on what was my very first cruise. Although I’ve been a member of the Cruise & Stay team for some time, I must admit that I didn’t quite know what to…
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Editorial
Luxury
Luxury Editorial
The Luxury Editorial – 7 Reasons to Choose Luxury Cruising
20 Dec 2022
Luxury cruising promises to transport you to some of the most incredible destinations in nothing short of the utmost opulence. There’s a reason why people turn to five- and six-star cruise lines time and time again, not least for those extra-special features you won’t find anywhere else at sea. Whether…
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An Expedition to Antarctica On Board Silver Endeavour
08 Dec 2022
Bolsover Cruise Club’s Chief Operations Officer Katie was recently on board Silversea’s newest expedition ship Silver Endeavour to experience a revolutionised ultra-luxury voyage to Antarctica, the planet’s southernmost continent. Katie shares her iconic trip, a destination she says needs to feature on anyone’s bucket list. Where do I even begin? This November…
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Guides
River Cruising
River Cruising Guide – The Magical Mekong
28 Nov 2022
Majestic, magical, magnificent – there’s no shortage of ways to describe the Mekong River. The third-longest in Asia, it meanders its way through some of the continent’s most culturally rich and fascinating destinations, with the lower course alone weaving through Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. One way to really get…
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