Fun Posts

Tiny bottles of fizz, plastic cups of Aperol Spritz and bumbags at the ready, we’re gearing up for music festival season. Here’s 5 of the best in Europe…

Unique-tasting incredible beers in beautiful, sunny locations? Say no more – let’s have a look!

Feel the white sand under foot and enjoy crystal clear ocean water in no time with our list of the very best postcard-worthy beaches in the Mediterranean…

Although cruise holidays are temporarily suspended around the world due to the pandemic, there’s nothing to stop you looking for some inspiration and planning where you’ll visit when cruises resume. We’ve put together a list of some of the best port destinations on earth that simply have to be on your bucket-list!

Shopping abroad has a glamour that can’t be matched by pounding the pavements of your local high street. In these heavenly shopping hubs, you’ll want to browse and barter your way from gleaming mega-malls and exclusive designers to late-night markets. And the best and most convenient way to visit these destinations is to book a […]

“You can leave Hong Kong, but it will never leave you.” – Nury Vittachi Never mind New York, Hong Kong is truly a city that never sleeps.   A glittering metropolitan city, set against majestic mountains, aching with tradition yet with an undeniably modernity, Hong Kong has something for everyone.  There is always something going on […]

On a cruise ship, entertainment is always guaranteed. Whether it’s for the kids, strictly adults-only or something the whole family can enjoy, there’s always going to be plenty of options to keep everyone happy. On the biggest ones, it’s part and parcel of any cruise line’s offering, up there with lively swimming areas and incredible […]

When it comes to new technology, the Cruise Ship industry is catching up very quickly, especially when it comes to their newer ships, plenty of which are being built at this very moment.

People often think that cruises are only for older generations, but in fact they’re actually the ideal holidays for families. Not only are cruises safe environments for the kids to run wild (MSC offers a security bracelet system for kids), but they also provide them with an enriching holiday experience, visiting a number of different […]

We recently named the Panama Canal as our cruise destination of the month thanks to its fascinating voyage through the isthmus connecting North and South America as well as the rich and varied culture that a Panama Canal cruise encompasses. Travelling from America’s Floridian east coast, through the Caribbean and Central America before landing on […]

Separating North America from South America, the Panama Canal is one of the most impressive engineering feats in the world. Often dubbed the “Crossroads of the World”, the famed isthmus was transformed into a canal to allow easier passage, with the digging begun in 1880 by the French and completed by the US, opening for […]

Should our four-legged friends be allowed on cruise ships? Today is the start of the world’s largest dog show event, Crufts, which showcases some of the most obedient and loyal dogs striving for a first place trophy in a series of competitions. It’s no secret here at Cruise Nation HQ, that we are big dog fans […]