How I escaped the dreaded Drake Passage on the Silver Endeavour
Wonder what it’s like traveling across Antarctica’s ice on silver service? Louise Goldsbury has just the review for you.
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Louise Goldsbury
Louise Goldsbury is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected travel journalists, if I may say so myself. Twice named Best Travel Writer at the National Travel Industry Awards, she specialises in cruise and luxury travel. She has sailed on almost 100 ocean, river and expedition cruises across seven continents. As a nautical nomad, she's based in Sydney, New York and Europe. Previous roles include columnist for The Australian (‘The Cruise Tourist’) and Escape (‘The Solo Traveller’), and managing editor of TripAdvisor’s cruisecritic.com.au.
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Louise Goldsbury
Embrace the possible: Antarctica is easier and more affordable than you think
Too expensive. Too cold. Too cramped. Sometimes the excuses to not go to Antarctica can almost outnumber the many reasons why you should. The truth is that cruising to Antarctica is more attainable and affordable than ever before. Let’s start with the biggest roadblock for most people: cost. The most luxurious cruises from Chimu Adventures … Read more
Checking in to London’s latest boutique hotels
From a massive ‘boutique’ hotel to an apartment-style stays in one of the coolest part of town, here are the latest hotel offerings for your next stay in London.
Sailing to the Baltic Sea’s top port cities with Oceania
Cruising the Baltic Sea, there are plenty of fascinating – if not downright surprising – shore excursions to enjoy across Scandinavia and eastern Europe.
Chef’s kiss! The best gourmet cruise food
Comparable to the best restaurants on land, fine dining is a highlight of any cruise, and these gourmet venues sure deliver.
18 cruises worthy of your 2022 bucket list
After waiting two years to cruise, Australians can at last fly around the globe to join cruise ships in some of the world’s most desirable ports. It’s time to dive back into cruising and embark on those postponed dreams. Afloat on the oceans of the seven continents, along the rivers of Europe and Asia, and … Read more
REVIEW: Onboard the first AzAmazing sailing of the Azamara Onward
Small enough to fit into the yacht-filled marina of Monte Carlo, yet big enough to offer a variety of venues on board, Azamara Onward is the latest mid-size ship at sea. At a ceremony held in Monaco in May, Azamara unveiled the 684-passenger former Pacific Princess after a US$50 million upgrade, which added a cocktail … Read more
6 of the ultimate spa experiences on cruise ships
Sailing away to the horizon, surrounded by water and deeply inhaling that salty air is inherently calming, so cruise aficionados want more than the average relaxation offerings. Increasingly, people are looking for inner and outer healing with medi-spa treatments, wellness workshops and therapeutic indulgences. Cruise ship spas provide a greater range and quality of services … Read more
Revealed – the human cost of Australia’s $3 million a day cruise ban
Behind every cancelled cruise lies a community that missed the chance to welcome a shipload of excited visitors. It’s a tour operator who has no bookings, a shop owner who made no sales, a driver without passengers, a port worker with no job. In the cities, it’s a departure port where pre-cruise hotels, pubs and … Read more
