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St. Kitts and Nevis Ends Covid Entry Requirements
18 Aug 2022
St. Kitts and Nevis will no longer require visitors to present evidence of a negative Covid-19 test, or prove their vaccination status. The Caribbean nation is now open to vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers, in light of the ever-changing Covid environment. Ellison Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of the St. Kitts Tourism…
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The Boulders Boardwalk Beach Penguins by Liesl Noel
27 Jul 2022
The Boulders Boardwalk Beach Penguins by Liesl Noel When thinking of Africa, penguins might not be what comes to mind right away, but there is an intriguing colony found in Simonstown, South Africa. While the ancient granite boulders of False Bay, another one of Cape Town’s many amazing beaches, protect…
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Fred. Olsen to Welcome Simon Weston on Falklands Cruise
20 Jul 2022
Fred. Olsen will be welcoming war veteran Simon Weston CBE on board when Balmoral visits the Falkland Islands in 2023. He will be on the cruise for 14 nights for the South American leg of the epic 78-night voyage. The cruise from Southampton will depart on 5 January 2023 and…
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Silversea Extends Antarctica Cruise Offering
28 Jun 2022
Silversea Antarctica cruises will be extended during the 2023/24 season to meet growing demand for ultra-luxury voyages to this part of the world. The fly-cruise programme will provide the fastest, most direct route to Antarctica by enabling holidaymakers to travel over the Drake Passage in the comfort of business class….
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MSC Bellissima Destined for the Mediterranean This Summer
10 Jun 2022
MSC Bellissima will become the cruise line’s 15th ship to be based in the Mediterranean, as the ship relocates for the summer season. Demand for Mediterranean cruises has soared over recent months, so the vessel will be embarking on seven-night sailings starting from 9 July 2022. Departure ports will include…
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Destination Inspiration: Cruising Portugal’s Douro River
25 May 2022
We were lucky enough to spend a week in Portugal exploring one of the oldest wine countries in the world onboard AmaDouro, the namesake AmaWaterways ship bringing a touch of gold to the Douro River. Here’s why it should be on your holiday wish list. There are certain things that…
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River Cruising
APT Introduces New Destinations to Cruise and Tour Programme
25 May 2022
APT Travelmarvel has welcomed a number of brand new destinations to its itineraries, offering guests even more options for their cruise and tour adventures. Egypt, Jordan and Israel will feature for the first time in 2022 and 2023. Departures will begin in September 2022 and include an eight-day land and…
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Barbados Removes Testing Requirement for Vaccinated Travellers
24 May 2022
Barbados will no longer require travellers to present a negative Covid-19 test on arrival to the island, it has been announced. Effective from 25 May 2022, the change applies to fully vaccinated holidaymakers – those who have not been vaccinated will still need to provide a valid negative PCR or…
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Food and Drink
Six-Star Gourmet Getaways
19 May 2022
Six-Star Gourmet Getaways Cruising is as much about the food as it is the ship or even your destination. After all, having all your meals expertly designed, prepared and served by some of the most talented chefs in the world is all part of the adventure. Luxury cruise lines are…
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Fred. Olsen Releases Intrepid Beauty of Africa and Indian Ocean Sailing for 2023
13 Apr 2022
Fred. Olsen has launched a 93-day exploration of Africa and the Indian Ocean for 2023, which will take in some of the region’s most incredible sights. The cruise from Southampton will depart on 19 November 2023 and has been handcrafted by Fred Olsen Junior himself, alongside a team of dedicated…
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