Cruise Line of the Month: Costa
3rd May 2018Costa Cruises are renowned for cruising “Italian Style” with more than 12 ships in their fleet currently and 4 more ships planned for the future.
Costa Cruises are renowned for cruising “Italian Style” with more than 12 ships in their fleet currently and 4 more ships planned for the future.
The Caribbean is known for its bright blue skies, warm crystal clear waters and laid back lifestyle. If you’re considering a trip to the Caribbean, whether as a cruise package or a few weeks in the sun, here are our favorite Caribbean islands to visit.
Nassau
As the capital of the Bahamas, Nassau is a popular destination for holidaymakers who want sun, sea and sand – even the blue and yellow stripes on their flag represent the sandy beaches and ocean waves – but it also retains a taste of Europe thanks to still being a member of the British Commonwealth.
Lighthouse
Nassau is a common first port of call on a …
Whether you want to spend a week away in the sun with a new partner to get to know them better, you have a special anniversary coming up, a honeymoon is on the cards, or you simply want to treat your loved one, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite and most romantic getaways. Everyone knows that Venice is renowned as the capital of romance the world round, but we’re taking the opportunity to step off the beaten track to bring you some unexpected destinations that have their own romance and charm when you look out of the box.
For a more far flung romantic break, the Caribbean is …
Think of Barbados and it conjures up palm trees blowing in a gentle breeze, bright blue skies, white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. You wouldn’t be far wrong to picture this paradise as Barbados is all this and more. In addition to all this, Barbados has a charm all of its own with a rich, blended culture of its native African heritage and the old English tradition brought to it in relatively recent years.
What to do in Barbados
Barbados’ cruise port is located in a deep water harbour a mile out of the city centre of Bridgetown. Despite the fact that it’s a small island, measuring only 21 by 14 miles, …
Norwegian Cruise Line, more commonly known as NCL, have been well regarded for their “freestyle” approach to cruising inspired by the more relaxed and easily paced Norwegian lifestyle, meaning that there are no set times or seating arrangements for meals, and formal attire is not required on board.
Packages
In 2017, however, they upped their “Free at Sea” game by introducing a Premium All Inclusive service across their entire fleet. In addition to the standard dining options, this new option allows passengers to access a wider range of more premium beverages in any of the lounges or bars on board your cruise ship. Lavazza speciality coffees are also available, as …
You’ve finally done it: you’ve made the decision to book the cruise trip that you’ve always dreamed of to the destination you’ve always wanted to visit. But it may not be as quick and easy a process as you first anticipated; in fact, there are a few decisions you need to make, with the major one being what board basis you’d like to book.
Choosing your board basis is a dilemma many cruisers struggle over, so we’re breaking down the different types of cruise packages so you can decide which board basis is the right one for you and your family.
Full Board
The majority of cruise lines offer full board meal packages …