Peter Lynch 
In adland, it’s known as “confusion marketing”. It’s why you can’t quite work out whether that great-sounding telephone plan really is better. And why health insurance schemes always seem the same, even though their ads say they are different. The idea is to take very similar products and load them with benefits (some spurious, some … Read more
On August 15, when Pacific Pearl emerges from dry dock, she’ll be boasting an array of new activities. The P&OEdge Adventure Park – also known as ‘the world’s largest adventure park at sea’ – will feature more than 15 heart-pounding, addictive activities. Royal Caribbean also has a similar set of activities inside its SeaPlex on … Read more
Celebrity chefs have become a must-have for every cruise line. The latest is Curtis Stone. This week, Princess announced an exclusive partnership with the Aussie-born food icon best known for his budget meals for a certain supermarket chain. But there is more to Mr Stone than meets the eye. He is also a phenomenally popular … Read more
Travel + Leisure magazine recently came up with this list of the 10 best islands in the world. What’s on your bucket list?
The invitation often comes in a gold envelope and is slipped discreetly under your door, or propped up on your pillow. “Captain Smith would be delighted if you could join him for cocktails, followed by dinner in the Grand Ballroom. Dress: Formal.” The anticipation of an evening spent rubbing shoulders with the ship’s royalty is … Read more
Want to get best out of a trip when you’re travelling alone? There are more people than ever taking holidays as singles – so you won’t be alone for long. Cruise director – your new bestie First up, if you see the cruise director floating around the ship, flag them down and let them know … Read more
As the saying goes, “If you’re not on a cruise, you’re thinking about your next one”. Here are six reasons 1,003,256 Australians think cruising is the best way to travel – and things are just going to get better! ONLY UNPACK ONCE This had to be listed first. Just the thought of only having to unpack once, even … Read more
Many locations claim they are paradise. Tim Faircloth of ilovecruising.com.au visits one that is the real deal. The local nickname for the Isle of Pines is I’île la plus proche du paradis, which means “the closest island to paradise”. A quick look around this 15 kilometre by 13 kilometre island tells you why. Warm turquoise … Read more
Royal Clipper Published by Peter Lynch Published on 30 Jan 2015 We are sitting in the Tropical Bar of Royal Clipper watching an angry Mount Etna hurl sparks and smoke into the night sky.The day before, a shore excursion took us to Pompeii, scene of perhaps the most infamous volcanic eruption.But that was AD79. This … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
