10 Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Hong Kong

Hong Kong: An Adventure in the Far East

17th July 2014

Discover 5 must-see sights and attractions in Hong Kong…

When people go on cruises, normally the locations that most often come to mind include ones such as the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. One of the most underrated places to visit is definitely Hong Kong. It’s a place where you can get immersed in the beautiful culture this location is famous for.

There are just so many reasons why people flock here on a regular basis. There are a huge number of places to visit, delicious foods to taste and interesting people to meet, and so there’s a very slim chance that you could ever be bored there! You’ll also …

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Dubai Cityscape at night

Dubai: The Jewel of the Golden Sea

9th July 2014

When a person thinks of Dubai, images of wealth and beauty instantly spring to mind. Situated in the United Arab Emirates, its location has helped it to become one of the most important trading hubs in the world.

As of 2012, Dubai established itself as the 22nd most expensive city in the world. With a location full of so much beauty, what could be better than visiting with the added luxury of a cruise ship?

What can I expect in Dubai?

Intricately designed mosques, gargantuan shopping malls, luxurious spas and mile after mile of once uninhabited desert await you in this jewel of a location. It’s definitely a massive cultural hub in …

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Chaina, Greece

Why ‘The Two Faces of January’ will make you want to visit Greece

1st July 2014

Why Hollywood’s latest film will make you see Greece in a whole new light.

 

When a great film comes out that is set in a beautiful part of the world, the likelihood of people visiting that place increases greatly. Perhaps one of the finest examples from fairly recently is Martin McDonagh’s black comedy crime drama In Bruges, which came out in 2008 and prompted a huge boost in tourism to the northwestern Belgian city (if you can get your head around the concept of a black comedy crime drama). Bruges was, of course, a well-known and well-visited place before 2008 – dubbed ‘the Venice of the North’ due to the prominence …

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Hobbit House New Zealand

Film Locations Which Have Boosted Local Tourism

11th June 2014

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

6th June 2014

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

5th June 2014

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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