Millenium cruise liner in Alaska

Why Cruise Holidays are the Best Way to See Alaska

Wild and magical, Alaska is a land which everyone should explore. Find out why cruises are the best way to do it.

 

Alaska has long been a place the adventurous and the bold have found themselves drawn to. Its unrivalled natural beauty draws in naturists like a magnet and mesmerises them. The word stunningis sometimes used a bit too freely and eagerly, but that is the only way to describe the landscape of Alaska. One could quite easily spend hours online looking at photographs of its various mountains, lakes and landscapes which, without meaning to sound too dramatic and over-the-top, are enchanting and awe-inspiring. At the same time, though, it is …

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Zip lining in Antigua

How to Prepare for Cruise Excursions

Prepare to explore ports and destinations with our top tips for booking cruise excursions.

 

If you’re gearing up for your next cruise holiday, chances are it’s the shore excursions that have you most excited. Being able to visit numerous destinations all in one trip, and then getting to try out exciting new activities and see amazing sights, can make for the holiday of a lifetime, but it’s important you’re prepared. The last thing you want is for your shore excursion to go wrong, whether it be because you haven’t planned it properly or because it wasn’t what you were expecting. Be sure to prepare for everything you want to do during …

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Northern Lights

Northern Lights: Your Guide to Experiencing the Aurora Borealis This Year

If you’d like to witness the naturally occurring phenomenon that it the Northern Lights, then read on to discover our top tips.

A cruise is a great way to experience the Northern Lights this year. When visiting Norway, not only will you get the chance to view the enchanting Northern Lights, but you will see Norway’s incredible unspoilt environment, its magnificent ancient glaciers, its picturesque snow-capped mountains and its traditional fishing villages, making the trip certainly one which you will never forget and cherish forever. Norway is famous for its Northern Lights. The spectacular light show is a once in a lifetime experience and will captivate you with its huge variety …

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Cruise ship visiting Norway

What to Expect When Visiting Norway by Cruise

Planning on visiting Norway by cruise ship? Here’s what to expect and what not to miss!

Cruises to Norway are truly majestic; so majestic, in fact, that the sun never wants to set. You will get a chance to view the incredible midnight sun as well as its magnificent ancient glaciers, enchanting snow capped mountains and water falls, and its many picturesque fishing villages.

Attractions

Norway is very much an unspoilt environment which entices exploration. If you plan to travel during December, you must ensure you see one of Norway’s best attractions, the Aurora Borealis. The breathtaking natural lightshow pulses through the night sky with its myriad of …

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Dining on cruise ships

Wining and Dining: Tips for the Best Cruise Dining Experience

Here’s how to have a mouth-watering culinary experience on your next cruise holiday.

The main dining room of a cruise ship can be a elegant place where you have the chance to dress up in your formal attire and try something different. It is a chance to look your best and experience delicious gourmet food with menus drafted by celebrity chefs, as well as experiencing new foods and indulging yourself in a four course dinner.

 

 

If you find yourself on a cruise ship wanting to experience the sparkling lights of the main dining room, here are a few tips to customise your time there:

Tip before the meal

Before you dine in the main …

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Brazil

Things to See and Do in Brazil

If you’re planning on visiting South America, check out out guide to things to see and do in Brazil.

 

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world. It is a very popular tourist destination with many attractive and glittering cities. Famous for its golden beaches and natural beauty, you will never find yourself with nothing to do whilst in Brazil. With the addition of the world cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, thousands of people will be descending on Brazil to enjoy its vibrant celebrations and its bustling cities.

Here are some of the things you should be sure to check out during your stay in Brazil:

Christ the Redeemer

Christ …

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