Cruising Guides

River Cruising Guide – An Introduction to River Cruising The popularity of river cruising has soared over recent years, as holidaymakers recognise the benefits of this slower pace of travel. If you’ve never considered a river cruise before, then what are you waiting for? We’ve put together just six of…

Where the Whales & Dolphins are by Terry Ward With villages that look similar to mainland Portugal’s but landscapes that might remind you of a mash-up between Hawaii and New Zealand, the Azores are like no place on Earth. Located about 900 miles off the coast of Lisbon, the nine-island…

Cruising is all about discovering those destinations you can’t wait to return to time and time again – and among them is the little-known town of Nauplion in Greece. We know what you’re thinking. Greece has literally hundreds of places to visit, so what makes Nauplion so extra special? You’ve…

Amsterdam is the mini cruise capital and it never looked better than it does in winter. If you’re planning a cruise to Amsterdam, give these seven free things to do a go whilst you’re there. GET ON BOARD Take the free Amsterdam public transport ferry from behind Centraal Station to…

This is the Caribbean you’ve been missing. Baked by the sun at all times, lapped by salty waves and powered by rum. After a year or more away, your next trip to the Caribbean should be all about remembering why you love it; why you’d choose that little shack on…

America’s vast and varied landscape is like no other and the country’s National Parks are the jewels in the crown. To celebrate the launch of Rocky Mountaineer’s new ‘Rockies to the Red Rocks’ route, we’re sharing five of our favourite National Parks, all of them within easy reach of some…

Greece is back on the agenda and its most hedonistic isle is right at the top of our holiday wish list. Mykonos embodies everything we love about the Mediterranean and a Greek Isles cruise. It’s charming, stacked with culture, delicious wherever you dine – at the beach or up in…

After seeing reports of Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas making an about-turn to avoid wildly stormy seas off the coast of Miami, we decided that there had never been a better time to turn our attentions to the subject of seasickness. Surveys show that fear of seasickness is the…

Packing for a cruise holiday can be hard work, especially if it’s your first time! “What should I pack for a cruise” is one of the most frequently asked questions we come across, so we thought we would get the ball rolling with a list of the things we wouldn’t…

With so much emphasis on booking a cruise, many blogs often overlook the importance of what happens after the booking has been made.  It’s a wonderful feeling booking a holiday; you’ve finally got something to look forward to, something that makes getting up and going to work that little bit…