Destination Guides - Page 5

If you’re of the opinion that when you’ve visited the Caribbean cruise islands once then you’ve seen it all … think again.

Heading off on an Alaska cruise? Take a look at our handy Alaska packing list to help your preparations go without a hitch.

The family cruise holiday has opened up the big wide world, making multi-generational breaks easier than ever before. Much of Europe is only a short shuffle from the UK, jewels of the Scandinavian crown glimmer on the not-so-distant horizon, and lazy shores of the Greek Islands remain tantalisingly close. Then…

What makes a good cruise destination? For some, the value of a cruise port lies in how exclusive it is and how few other cruisers will get the opportunity to visit it. Lying beyond the familiar tourist attractions and well-trodden paths, the unexplored corners of the world hold plenty of…

Welcome to the land of pharaohs, pyramids, and the mighty Nile River – the cradle of Ancient Egypt, one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating civilisations. The Nile is not just the longest river in the world, but also a living testament to the country’s rich history, religion, and…

Canary Islands cruises are a great way to make the most of year-round sunshine. With so many great destinations to explore, there’s no finer way to do it than from the comfort of a cruise ship. Imagine the excitement of waking up each morning to find yourself in a completely…

Big and small screens alike have the potential to inspire our wildest travel dreams. Whether you can see yourself swashbuckling on pristine sands with Hollywood superstars, or getting up close and personal with Polar-dwelling wildlife, there’s a luxury cruise line waiting to take you there. The potential for adventure has…

We couldn’t help but get a little excited when Cunard Queen Anne was announced. The fourth ship in the fleet has been a long time coming, but we’re fairly sure she will be well worth the wait. Ahead of her official launch, we thought we’d recap some of the things…

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…

~ Reviewed by Emma, Editor of Into the Blue ~ I’d heard so many great things about river cruising that when AmaWaterways invited me to experience their Melodies of the Danube cruise, I jumped at the chance! My home-from-home for the week was AmaSonata, just one of the cruise line’s…

Chief Operations Officer Katie’s experience on board Rocky Mountaineer Every time we sell a Cruise & Stay holiday with a Rocky Mountaineer train journey included in the itinerary, I always get excited, because there is just something so special about this trip. So, when I got offered the chance to…

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…