Hobbit House New Zealand

Film Locations Which Have Boosted Local Tourism

Movies and TV Shows become reality when you visit these 6 locations…

 

It could be said that Hollywood is the world’s most glamorous travel agent, with the movie studios now filming in unusual and exotic locations across the world, attracting tourists who want to visit the places they have witnessed up on the big screen. When a movie trilogy such as Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings utilises a location such as New Zealand, it is not just audiences who react – the travel industry is not far behind in sitting up and taking notice. ‘Destination marketers’ around the world are always looking for new ways to capitalise on …

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Corfu in Greece

Find True Paradise Amongst 6,000 Greek Islands

Discover four of our favourite Greek islands to explore as you cruise your way around Greece.

Island hopping is very popular with travellers from across the world, especially in the wonderfully diverse Aegean and Ionian Seas. With an estimated 6,000 Islands of all shapes and sizes in Greece, there really is plenty to see when on a Greek island holiday or on a Greek Island Cruise. Amongst our range of cruise holidays, we offer a number which all sail through the beautiful seas and sheltered bays, discovering sandy beaches, coastal caves and rugged yet beautiful landscapes that the country of Greece has to offer.

Of all the islands that belong to Greece, …

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Museum of Cairo attraction

10 Reasons to Visit Egypt

There are few countries in the world that are steeped in as much history as Egypt. To put things into perspective, the Pyramids of Giza were already over 2000 years old when the Parthenon of Athens was first constructed. Pilgrims, tourists, and adventurers have been travelling to the banks of the Nile for literally thousands of years. A lot has changed in the last 200 years alone; but Egypt has never been more captivating or dynamic.

If you are thinking of booking a cruise to Egypt, then you’re in for a truly magical experience. There’s so much to see and do; so it’s important to plan ahead and ensure that you …

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Sun Deck onboard Princess Cruise Ship

Sun Means Sun Decks

Here at Cruise Nation, we’re a company which proudly provides its customers with wonderful cruises all year round – not just in the summer. We believe that a cruise in the winter can be just as luxurious and enjoyable as one which takes place in the summer.

However, as summer is drawing increasingly closer, it could be quite strongly argued that we’re all itching to break out the sun creams and lotions, not to mention indulge in cold refreshments such as ice lollies and the odd chilled alcoholic or carbonated beverage. Anyone who’s ever been on a cruise in the height of summer will tell you how great they are – …

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Christ the Redeemer in Rio De Janeiro

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Visit Rio De Janeiro

With the 2014 World Cup commencing in the coming weeks, there’s a whole lot of excitement in the air.

The competition begins on Thursday June 12th in a match between the host nation and Croatia. The fact that Brazil is the chosen venue this time round is a truly exciting one, as the country itself is so synonymous with the World Cup. They’ve won it five times, which makes them the most successful national team in the history of the competition, and they’ve had some truly great football players over the years, from Pele in the seventies to Ronaldo in the late nineties and early noughties.

With all the excitement buzzing around …

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Sunshine over Fort Romanum in Rome

The Eternal City: Visit Rome

Prepare to fall in love with the romantic city of Rome.

There are few places in the world which have succeeded in ensnaring the imagination of travellers and romantics more than the city of Rome. In fact, tourists and pilgrims have been visiting Rome for 3000 years; each mesmerized by the ruinous beauty of the city. For those of you who visit Rome via a cruise, you’ll never be disappointed by the variety and sheer depth of history which encapsulate the city. The great thing about Rome is that you do as much, or as little, as you like. The majority of the city can be explored on foot; allowing for …

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