The friendly island of Cozumel is a cruiser’s paradise. From the moment you step off the ship, the opportunity for fun and relaxation are all around. Cruisers always love options and one of the best places in Cozumel to do it all is Playa Mia Grand Beach Park. A full service beach club located just […]
Not too long ago, it seemed cruising was synonymous with sun-drenched islands, sweltering heat and turquoise seas.Nobody worried about what to pack for a cruise vacation. A few pairs of shorts, sleeveless tops, sandals, and swimsuits were all we’d need for daytime sightseeing, beach going, and lazing beside the pool. Fast forward to 2019: So many […]
A luxury cruise makes the most sense in French Polynesia, finds David Dickstein. Watch the Travel Channel, talk to honeymooners, read what Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Justin Bieber, Eva Longoria and other rich-and-famous have to say in the celebrity magazines – they’ll all tell you French Polynesia is the quintessential romantic paradise. And, for them, […]
It’s always been assumed that, for luxury cruising, small ships are a must. But more and more big ship lines are now offering ship-within-a-ship experiences with many of the add ons you expect from a luxury line: exclusive dining, personal services, exclusive spa and private spaces. Spectrum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s biggest and most […]
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to sail in pampered five-star luxury, now is your chance to find out. It is sale season on four of our best loved luxury lines, with Regent Seven Seas holding a Suite Sale and Seabourn welcoming the chilly season with a Winter Opportunity Sale Event. There are also […]
Expedition cruising doesn’t have to feature ice floes, penguins and long sea journeys in sometimes turbulent waters. Luxury line Silversea is next year featuring something different: its ultra-exclusive expedition ship, the Silver Cloud, is sailing on three special journeys from Lisbon to London, London to Dublin and then on to Reykjavik in Iceland. Each leg […]
Rome, one of the most popular cruise centres of the Mediterranean, has just launched a raft of new regulations that ban loutish behaviour among its many visitors. It used to be said that, when in Rome do as the Romans. Today, you need to do as the Mayor and the City Council tell you. Eating […]
It’s a cruise to Antarctica with a distinct difference – film critic David Stratton will be on board Celebrity Eclipse to showcase some favourite movies and add a little of his encyclopedic knowledge. Why do you think people who love cruising also like film? Seeing films is one of the relaxing activities aboard a cruise […]
If you love your luxury cars and yachts, we’ve found the ultimate toy for you. Monaco-based yacht building company Dynamiq has unveiled its slickest and sexiest creation yet – a 108-foot Global Explorer 330 superyacht. But it gets better – she’ll be completely furnished in Bentley Home finishes. So if you have a Continental GTI […]
New footage has emerged of the next big expedition ship, the Scenic Eclipse completing the first round of her sea trials. According to Scenic, the line’s first ocean-going vessel is set for her official launch on August 15, 2019. The line will now undergo the final touches to the ships’ interior and exterior, as well […]