Not so long ago, some in the European Union were pushing for vacations to be declared a human right. But with Brexit on the horizon, the idea of a free cruise may […]
IS CRUISING A HUMAN RIGHT?
ROCKING ‘ROUND THE HORN
Sailing around the tip of South America was once the fastest way to reach the Far East, Australia and the South Pacific. But as we discover, Cape Horn’s reputation as one of […]
VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
Like Charles Darwin, we sail down the Beagle Channel to the end of the world at Ushuaia and discover the majesty and mysteries of Tierra del Fuego.
ROBIN HOOD EVERYWHERE
In Nottinghamshire, it is hard to escape the legend of Robin Hood, but in Yorkshire the authorities have renamed the former Robin Hood Airport.
IS MY SHIP TOO BIG?
The cruise industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the mass tourism market, with 24 million passengers sailing in 2016, compared to just 1.4 million in 1980. And a growing […]
BEGUILING PENGUINS OF PATAGONIA
Near the end of the South American continent in wind-swept Otway Sound, the charming colony of Magellanic penguins are a delight to behold.
SAILING INTO ADVENTURE
We have arrived in Quebec City in time for the Tall Ship Rendez-Vous 2017, one of several North American stops for a fleet of gracious sailing vessels.
CHILE’S MAGNIFICENT RING OF FIRE
The snow-capped volcanoes, emerald forests and pristine lakes of southern Chile appeared on our port side as we sailed into the Gulf of Ancud and dropped anchor off the coast of Puerto […]
TALL SHIP RENDEZ-VOUS IN QUEBEC
This week we will set off on an 800-km drive to Quebec City to see an amazing spectacle at a gathering of Tall Ships.
WHICH CRUISE LINE IS BEST?
Knowing how cruise lines score in annual award competitions is a good place to start when looking for a ship that suits your lifestyle and pocketbook.
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