Thailand continues to attract millions of visitors each year with its captivating islands, bustling street markets and famous temples. Yet if you only follow the best-known spots, you can miss the experiences that give the country much of its character. Focus on places where daily life takes centre stage, and tourism plays a smaller role. Head off the beaten track and away from the busiest…
After months of looking forward to it, embarkation day had finally arrived! We were about to board Cunard s Queen Anne for the very first time as we set sail on a 7-night Norway Fjords cruise from Southampton. But there was one thing playing on our minds before we stepped on board: the mixed reviews. As Cunard s newest cruise ship, Queen Anne has divided opinion since her launch. Some passengers…
There’s always a sense of excitement when starting a new travel adventure, but this one felt a little different. After years of travelling, road trips, flights, and even ocean cruises, we were about to experience something completely new our very first river cruise with Viva Cruises. Our journey began in Nuremberg, Germany, where we were due to board Viva Enjoy, one of the newest ships in the Viva…
Embarkation day is always one of the most exciting parts of any cruise, and boarding the Caribbean Princess for our 12-night Caribbean and Central America adventure was no exception. With Florida sunshine overhead and that buzz around Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, it really felt like the start of something special. Check-in And Boarding The embarkation process itself was smooth and well…
Flying long-haul can be a mixed bag, so when we booked our trip on a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-900 from London Heathrow Airport to Miami for our cruise, we decided to test whether upgrading to Economy Delight was actually worth the extra cost. Check-in At London Heathrow From the start, the experience felt slightly elevated compared to standard economy. Priority check-in at the Virgin Atlantic…
Our first experience of Celebrity Cruises was on the relatively new Edge Class ship, Celebrity Apex. We had an excellent cruise, but how do their older ships compare, specifically the Celebrity Infinity? We had a 12-night cruise planned on Celebrity Infinity, embarking from Piraeus, Athens, and finally docking in Barcelona. The cruise itinerary was the main reason we booked this cruise as it…
Winter is often a fantastic time to book a holiday and get away from the stresses of the season. But figuring out where you’d like to go isn’t always straightforward. Let’s run through a few obvious types of personality, and see how they match with certain kinds of overseas break. The Culture-Seeker It might be that you’re drawn to the culture and history of a certain area. When you visit, you’d…