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Oceania Marina

Meet Marina, the latest addition to Oceania’s sleek fleet

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Avalon Panorama

Avalon Panorama Facts 2011

This elegant river cruiser caused a bit of a buzz long before her launch in Mainz, Germany. The main reason was a new concept in river boat design - 64 Panorama Suites, which transform into an open-air balcony thanks to a three-metre wall of floor-to-ceiling sliding windows.......

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Lindblad and APT still to get permits to sail in Kimberley with the season only weeks away

Orion Kimberley Cruise – Days 2 & 3

After a buffet breakfast on the outdoor deck, including my favourite, Eggs Benedict (cooked to order), we were on our way to Jaco Island, East Timor.

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Onboard the new Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas takes on the title of Biggest Cruise Ship in the World.

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Lindblad and APT still to get permits to sail in Kimberley with the season only weeks away

Review: Orion Kimberley

Over the next couple of weeks I will be writing about my latest cruise adventure on Orion Expedition Cruises’ Orion.

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La Renaissance

Discover centuries of refined civilisation at walking pace on a converted historic cargo barge in France.

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Oceania Marina Europe Cruise Part 5

I got well behind in wrapping up my blog from this amazing cruise….and for good reason. For one, after our long day excursion to Paris we were pretty tired….we also had to go back to Jacques for dinner, start packing, explore Copenhagen in a day, go back to Red Ginger for dinner, finish packing and leave the ship!

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Oceania Marina Europe Cruise – Part 4

Since my last blog we've visited the famous port city of St. Malo, the historic village of Dinan, the French capital of Paris....and had a bit of a high seas drama. Not bad in a couple of days, eh?

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Oceania Marina Europe Cruise – Part 3

It's a typical start to a European summer - one day hot, the next day wintry. It feels as though we are meandering through the seasons, but fortunately the changeable weather hasn't hampered our explorations of western France.....

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Premium Cruise

What is a premium cruise?

If you enjoy staying at four- or five-star hotels, consider sailing with a cruise line that specialises in offering a premium product.

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Best Cruises Solo Traveller

Best cruises for the solo traveller

While cruising with your partner or family can be an overwhelmingly economical way to travel, cruising by yourself can become extremely expensive, especially if you’re slugged with an exorbitant “single supplement”, as the cruise lines like to call it.

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Luxary Cruise

What is a luxury cruise?

There are several cruise lines that specialise in offering all the high-quality creature comforts you need.

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Tahiti by Gaguin

Tahiti by Gauguin

It’s just after 6pm and time for the nightly sunset show. We mix a few cocktails in our stateroom suite, and step onto the balcony as the......

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Fond farewells – last nights on board

Anyone who has ever cruised will know the double-edged sword that can be the last night on board.......

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Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance: Make sure you’re well covered

If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel – the costs ... Read more

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Australian Cruisers Pay More than Americans

Why do Australian cruisers pay more for their fares than Americans?

It’s a bone of contention among Australian cruise passengers although it’s a problem that is unlikely to be solved any time soon.

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Australia's Little Gems

Australia’s little gems

Smaller ports offer attractions that make cruising this part of the world an uncommon experience.

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Cruising Kimberly

The Kimberley – behind the scenes

Most Kimberley cruises offer you the chance to take an optional helicopter flight over Mitchell Plateau to the tiered pools and cascades of Mitchell Falls, an iconic part of the Kimberley. After travelling to the top of Australia, however, many passengers wish to explore further.

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