Thailand is a paradise for those who do not like the cold. Many people prefer to fly there not for a week or two, but to stay for the whole winter. The air temperature not only allows you to bask
10 reasons to go to Thailand
Six of the most luxurious ways to cruise the British Isles
Imagine, if you will, an archipelago of more than 136 permanently inhabited islands, many thousands more isolated and undisturbed, seas teaming with whales, seals, the skies filled with birds. Imagine deserted white-sand beaches, rock formations like lunar landscapes and cities
25 Mistakes couples make when they take a cruise
Going on a cruise is a good option for traveling, it can even be the best kind for a particular person. It’s not just riding a huge ship and enjoying the beautiful scenery and exotic islands anymore, there is a
Easy Guide on Royal Caribbean Ships by Age
Find out about Royal Caribbean ships by age including the newest and oldest ship in the fleet. Cover the Oasis-class and even future class cruise ships. One of the biggest cruise lines in the world is Royal Caribbean and its
Why this billion-dollar cruise ship is the ultimate ship for women
On December 1, Celebrity Cruises will make the public debut of the coolest cruise ship at sea, Celebrity Edge, followed by a naming ceremony on December 4. Celebrity poured a reported $1 billion into creating this game-changing new ship. It’s making waves, thanks to cutting-edge
Celebrity Cruises’ second Edge-Series ship will debut in Europe
The same week that Celebrity Cruises debuted Celebrity Edge (the first ship in its Edge series), the cruise line has announced that the second vessel in its Edge series (Celebrity Apex) will debut out of Southampton, England, in April 2020.
Iceland excursions you must try
Iceland is rightfully known as a land of adventure, where the untamed wild spits lava and hot water; where the sky changes color before your eyes; where glaciers reclaim terrain. However, it is also one of the most pleasant countries
Couple forced off ship during holiday after making this VERY easy mistake
CRUISE-GOERS have been warned after an easy mistake resulted in a US couple being forced to leave the cruise ship in South Korea, losing thousands of pounds without compensation. A cruise couple found themselves forced to leave their cruise holiday
MSC Cruises invests in cruise terminal in Trieste
MSC Cruises has acquired a significant interest in Trieste Adriatic Marine Initiatives S.r.l. (TAMI), a strategic holding company of the cruise terminal Trieste Terminal Passeggeri (TTP) in Trieste, Italy. Following the investment, MSC will develop homeporting operations in Trieste, starting
Doing this popular activity during a cruise holiday could get you arrested
CRUISE holidays, while a great way to see the world, can be a complex holiday when it comes to abiding by local customs and laws. One common thing among Britons could see them arrested when leaving the ship. Cruise trips
Fukuoka and Nagasaki: Half-day itineraries from a beginner traveler
In terms of my travel bucket list, Japan is somewhere up there along with Italy. The country is so expansive that I don’t even know where to go first. But last week, thanks to Royal Caribbean Cruises’ Shore Excursions, I got
MSC Cruises announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal
MSC Cruises has announced offers with up to USD 600 in savings on Caribbean cruises for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. MSC Cruises USA, the North American arm of the Swiss-based privately-owned cruise line, is welcoming in the year’s most
Family of woman found dead on Princess Cruises ship says she ‘knew something was going to happen’
“My mom did not want to go on this cruise,” Almarosa Tenorio’s daughter Andrea Smith said in an interview on Tuesday. The family of a woman who was found dead on a Princess Cruises ship last week says she had
Dead fish to power cruise ships
Norwegian company to fuel liners with biogas made from leftovers of fish processing. Waste fish parts will be used to power ships in a new initiative to use green energy for polluting cruise liners. The leftovers of fish processed for
Wearing this item of clothing onboard could get you arrested
CRUISE passengers often opt for bikinis and swim shorts when making the most of their holiday, although one item of clothing could see them arrested. Cruise passengers have the luxury of being able to wear whatever they like onboard. While
Nieuw Statendam cruise ship to make maiden voyage
In just under two weeks’ time, Nieuw Statendam will officially become the 15th member of the Holland America Line fleet. On December 5, it will set off on its maiden voyage from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and, along
13 Traditions and Festivals in Mexico
While all-inclusive resort vacations are a must in the Mexican Caribbean and Pacific coast, travelers should really immerse themselves into the cultural heart of Mexico. There are many tours and activities that allow for a thorough cultural exploration of this
European winter cruises offer a storybook way to spend the holidays
If you’ve been dreaming of taking a river cruise through the heart of Europe, there has never been a better time than right now. European river cruising continues to be a top vacation destination for Americans (with satisfaction rates higher
This is the No. 1 cruise for your money
Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian top the list of best bang-for-your-buck cruise lines. It pays to book with certain cruise lines. That’s the conclusion of a survey released Tuesday from U.S. News and World Report, which ranked cruise lines according
What to know about the future of cruise ships
If you’re speculating about the cruise ship of 2050, you’re thinking like a marine designer. The life of a seagoing vessel averages 30 years, and with newbuild orders signed for a decade down the road, what’s on the drawing board
CroisiEurope eyes six ships for Africa after announcing second
CroisiEurope Cruises has revealed it may build as many as six river ships to sail in Africa, after announcing plans to launch a second vessel on the continent. The Zimbabwean Dream will begin sailing in March 2020 and follows the
Never do THIS when disembarking the ship
CRUISE passengers heading to a particular destination in Europe should be careful of what they wear when they disembark the ship – or face being turned back. Cruise travellers may not be aware of the local laws and customs that
6 Reasons why you should visit Egypt
If you are struggling on where to plan your next vacation, it could be worth looking into travelling overseas and visiting Egypt. Here are just six reasons why you should vacation in Egypt. Value for Money One of the main
10 Reasons every family should consider a cruise
You may not think you’re a cruise person, but you might be wrong. If you’ve never cruised with a major cruise line before, you may believe you are not a cruise person. Maybe you’re afraid your cruise cabin will be
Always do THIS on the first day of your cruise to avoid missing out
CRUISE holidaymakers should make sure to do one specific thing on the first day of their trip to avoid disappointment and ending the trip on a bad note. Cruise holidays are the best way to see a number of countries
Five of the best luxury river cruises for 2019/2020
Looking to roll on down the river? Try out these five luxury river cruises you can’t afford to miss. One might argue that with fewer guests, free wine at meals and included shore excursions, all river cruises could be considered
Miami can now host world’s largest cruise ships
The world’s largest cruise ships finally have a place to park in Miami. Dubbed Terminal A, the newest addition to PortMiami will be able to accommodate Royal Caribbean’s massive Oasis-class ships and get all 5,500-plus passengers boarded in record time.
Ready for a blow-dry bar and an escape room at sea?
Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas ship is getting a $115 million makeover. When it re-launches from Miami in February 2019, Navigator will feature two new water slides, several new restaurants and the industry’s first blow-dry bar at sea. In
Carnival Cruise passengers ‘scream cry and panic’ after incident causes ship to TILT
A CARNIVAL CRUISE incident caused the ship to heavily tilt while out at sea because of a technical error with “chaos” onboard and “screams, cries and panic” from passengers. Carnival Cruise passengers were left panicking after the ship began to
Celebrity Cruises takes delivery of the groundbreaking Celebrity Edge
The historic delivery ceremony was underscored by another major milestone as the keel was laid for the second-in-series Celebrity Apex. Following more than four years of planning and 23 months of construction at the skilled hands of thousands of engineers,
7 of the world’s most majestic hotels located in the desert
While these plush retreats offer luxurious amenities like many other hotels, their beautifully arid surroundings put them in a class of their own. Deserts are a massive ecosystem in and of themselves. While they swath one-third of Earth’s surface, deserts
Here’s what each major ocean cruise line charges in gratuities
Cruise line gratuities have been in the news over the last month, as a number of major lines have announced increases to the automatic gratuities that are charged to guests’ accounts. While it’s important to recognize that gratuities are a
Solo on the high seas? Here are the best cruise lines for singles
When it comes to cruising, many people have come to believe that the most important “ship” is kinship. People usually like to bring their companions, co-workers, family members and the like along on cruises. But what if you’re a solo
Never use the bathroom without THIS on a cruise ship
CRUISE holidays can be a much better experience when travelling with these handy pieces of advice. One is how to make the bathroom nicer when sharing. Cruise holidays are the best way to explore the world without booking flights and
Tui travel agent stole £63,000 in gift vouchers to go on cruises
A travel agent stole £63,000 of gift vouchers and used them to take her friends on cruise holidays, a court has heard. Karen Mitchell was a senior manager at travel firm Tui’s offices in Wigmore, Luton, when she systematically stole
Why a cruise could hold the key to better sleep
Sleep (are we getting enough of it?) is a hot topic right now. Everywhere you turn there seem to be experts telling us how many zzzs we need and advising how to get into the “zone”. And yet it is
30 tips to know before a cruise
Hitting the high seas is already the world’s easiest holiday but these tips, some from cruise connoisseurs, will help you breeze through time on board a ship. 1. Norwegian Cruise Line boss Nicole Costantin suggests arriving at the embarkation port the
12 cruises you’ll love even if you hate the beach
If the idea of travelling by boat is romantic or adventurous to you, but you’re not really jazzed by the prospect of laying on sandy beach after sandy beach, you’re in luck. A lot of cruise lines offer trips to
Titanic replica to set sail in 2022, will follow original ship’s doomed route
Hopefully this one’s stocked with enough lifeboats. A massive functional replica of the ill-fated 1912 luxury liner Titanic — who’s maiden-voyage sinking inspired the blockbuster flick staring Leonardo DiCaprio — will set sail along its original route with thousands of
P&O cruise ship dumped 27,000 litres of waste on Great Barrier Reef, Senate hears
Australian Maritime Safety Authority report says food waste and grey water spill occurred on 26 August. A P&O cruise ship spilled 27,000 litres of food waste and grey water into the Great Barrier Reef marine park in August, a Senate