The Canary Islands, scattered across the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa, may not seem an obvious choice when you’ve travelled all the way from Australia to tour Europe. You won’t find the glamour of the French Riviera, or the concentration of antiquities of Greece. And yet. The Canary Islands are extraordinarily beautiful, and … Read more
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
Oceania Cruises is renowned for the quality of its onboard dining, thanks to talented chefs like Frédéric Godineau. The sweeping stable of culinary offerings onboard Oceania Cruises has created a playground of restaurants across its fleet. Here is where you will find menus, dishes and venues that are akin to Michelin-starred restaurants. Every recipe has … Read more
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] From coast to coast, Canada is filled with vibrant, multicultural cities and unexpected natural wonders. Canada is a huge and diverse country, the second-largest country in the world by total area. Most of this land is wilderness or countryside — with a population of about 35 million, cities are spread out far and wide … Read more
Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, has set sail from Southampton. So how big is this $1 billion megaliner? Size 1,188 feet / 362.10 metre long 215.5 feet / 65.70 metres wide 226,963 tonnes 18 decks (16 passenger decks) Passengers 5,479 double occupancy 6,780 maximum capacity 2,100 crew Passenger to … Read more
Carnival’s new Fathom line has finally been granted approval to begin sailing to Cuba in May this year. Carnival began promoting the cruises in mid-2015 when authorisation was granted from the United States, however approval from the Cuban side was only issued on Tuesday this week. The cruises are part of an overall relaxation of … Read more
2016 marks the 80th anniversary of Cunard’s original liner, Queen Mary. In a few weeks her successor, Queen Mary 2, will be heading into drydock for a major refurbishment. See how much of the work will be inspired by the original ship, such as the art deco detailing in the staterooms and the circus-inspired artwork … Read more
Another terrorist attack in a European capital has sent shockwaves around the world and, once again, raises the question of the immediate future of tourism in Europe. The bombings in Brussels come close behind similar attacks in Turkey and Paris, and many in the industry are wondering how this will affect travellers. Speaking at a … 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.
