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Ten Reasons to be Excited about Cruising in 2016
Cruises Editor
The choice and quality of cruises on offer gets better and better with every passing year. Upgraded facilities, new innovations and fresh locations see customers enjoying their oceanic journeys more than ever before. Here are a few reasons to be excited about cruising in 2016.
1. Activities
The expanded range of activities available on cruises [...]
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The Best River Cruises in Asia in 2016
Taking a river cruise on the historic waterways of South-East Asia and India is becoming increasingly popular among travellers who like to mix a sense of adventure with well-organised trips and top-quality shipboard accommodation. You don’t have to fly for 24 hours to get there – a big plus for Aussies – and while more [...]
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Top 10 Cruise Regions Around the World
Whether your passion is glorious scenery, heritage and culture or adventurous activity, the cruise world has something for you. These top ten cruise regions each have something amazing to offer.
Aegean
Sandwiched between Turkey and Greece, the Aegean Sea is Mediterranean cruising at its best. Count on Crusader castles, Greek ruins, whitewashed villages, chic holiday [...]
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A Transatlantic Crossing – Queen Mary 2 From New York
Few travel experiences match the glamour, heritage and thrill of a seven-night transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York (or vice versa). This isn’t a cruise, it’s a crossing with a proud tradition. Legendary shipping line Cunard, who recently celebrated their 175th anniversary, have been providing a transatlantic service since 1840. Book a passage on [...]
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The Best European River Cruises in 2016
River cruising in Europe next year promises more new ships and itineraries than ever before. While there’s still enormous demand for cruises on the Rhine and Danube, France and Portugal are increasingly popular destinations – and cruise lines are going all-out with exclusive shore excursions. Here, we take a look at the best European river [...]
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The Best Luxury Adventure Cruises
Expedition cruising has come a long way since the days of embarking on spartan Russian ships for arduous explorations of the world’s most far-flung regions. Although that type of hardcore travel is still very popular, the scope and style of expedition cruising has expanded to include luxury “soft-adventure” cruising.
Today there are several lines that [...]
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Best European Ocean Cruises in 2016
Europe delivers huge value as a cruise destination. You can access a range of countries and cultures with ease, or even several countries in one day if you consider the proximity of ports. According to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Australia is the world’s fastest growing source of cruise passengers in the world, even outranking [...]
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Are River Cruises Worth It?
Wondering what to do for your next holiday? Are river cruises worth it? Here are five reasons why we think this style of travel ought to float your boat.
1. River cruising is easy
For most of human history, rivers have provided the easiest way to travel and, despite the invention of tarred roads and [...]
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Cruising’s Biggest Bargain: The Repositioning Cruise
If you have time to take a cruise of 14 or more days, enjoy spending several days at sea rather than visiting ports every day and are looking for a great holiday deal, a repositioning cruise could be perfect for you.
Because many ships move around the world to sail summer seasons in different regions [...]
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Top 6 Tropical Island Cruises around the World
Cruises can take you just about anywhere these days, but sometimes you just want a classic island getaway filled with beaches, palm trees, bluer-than-blue warm waters and fruity cocktails. If you’ve got island-hopping on your mind, check out the top six tropical island cruises around the world.
GRAND PACIFIC CRUISES
Two Princess ships will [...]
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