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As Australia grapples with COVID-19 restrictions on state borders, particularly in Victoria, we tell you where you can go. State border openings for visitors remain tricky – so check before you book. Here’s a state-by-state travel guide.  ACT The ACT Government has closed its borders to travellers from Victoria. There are no restrictions for … Read more
Get the best deals on city stays, eco resorts, lodges along with adrenaline pumping activities this week. Enjoy a stylish luxury city stay in Brisbane’s Alex Perry Hotel & Apartments and SKYE Suites Sydney or get to a quiet nature retreat in the lodges on Kangaroo Island or an eco-resort in Broome. There is also … Read more
European line MSC Cruises has unveiled that its flagship vessels, MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica will resume operations in the Mediterranean. The two vessels, which are set to depart on 16 August and 29 August respectively, will offer a seven-night cruise visiting five different destinations. MSC joins other lines like German TUI and Norwegian Hurtigurten, … Read more
We told you what life is like on one of the first ocean voyages last week. But what’s happening on the rivers of Europe? A number of lines like German A-Rosa have made a slow and tentative start, resuming operations at the beginning of July. Other major lines intend to start later this year, with … Read more
Coronavirus cases put a damper on the long-awaited return of cruising around the world this week – but it hasn’t extinguished attempts to bring back itineraries wherever lines can make them work. Hurtigruten, the Norwegian expedition line that trail-blazed the return in Northern Europe, temporarily suspend expedition journeys on Monday after cases among the 158-strong … Read more
It’s been a quiet few months for the cruise industry. Pre-COVID, we would be at the height of the European and North American wave season, sailing around the Mediterranean or sunning ourselves on the beaches in the Bahamas. We would be whale watching off the shores of Alaska or heading north to the Arctic. But … Read more
Ocean-going cruise lines have agreed to voluntarily suspend U.S. cruise operations until at least 31 October, Cruise Lines International Association has announced. The move will mean similar dates across the globe, as CLIA is the leading owners group. Said a statement issued in Washington: “We believe it is prudent at this time to voluntarily extend … Read more
Spend Christmas Day on the high seas and New Year’s Eve on the Panama Canal with Viking’s new, one-off, 18-day itinerary which departs Fort Lauderdale on 24 December 2021. Your holiday on board the 930-passenger Viking Star will visit six countries and call at exotic destinations such as Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas in Mexico, … Read more
One of the most compelling expedition cruising regions, with itineraries selling out a year in advance, is here in Australia. Straddling the far northwest of Australia across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, the Kimberley is one of the world’s last wilderness frontiers. The Kimberley coast is spectacular with thundering waterfalls, plunging gorges, ancient Aboriginal … 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.
