Muscat, the capital of Oman, is completely different from the rest of the Emirates on the Arabian Gulf. It is conservative, restrained and magical. Many of its buildings have been carefully preserved. The traditional architecture of the city stands in sharp contrast to its rugged terrain and natural beauty. The old waterfront port of Muscat … Read more
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is the biggest and richest of the seven emirates nations.Abu Dhabi is renowned for its arts museums and cultural attractions. The recently completed Louvre sits near the much delayed Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim, which is now expected to be ready next year. Together they occupy … Read more
It might not be as popular for cruisers as the west coast, but the east coast of the USA has interesting ports and unique itineraries on offer. Plus, it’s easily accessible from Asia with a number of airlines flying direct to major cruise departure points. There’s a reason hundreds of songs have been written about … Read more
From the bright lights of New York down to the genteel southern charm of Charleston, the east coast of the USA offers an enticing and varied range of cruise ports. The oldest cities in the USA are along this coast and the whole region has a distinctly sophisticated and cultured atmosphere. The Port of New … Read more
A growing number of river cruise lines are offering itineraries on India’s Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, including APT, Assam Bengal Navigation, Travelmarvel, Pandaw and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Cruisers can also explore the serene Kerala backwaters by houseboat. The mighty Brahmaputra River originates from the Himalayas and is bordered by tea plantations and national … Read more
The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the most visited parts of the world. The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are lots of different places to visit, from London, the capital of the UK, which is a hotspot for fine food, great shopping and a bustling night life, … Read more
Since World War II, Germany has transformed itself into one of the world’s great holiday destinations, especially for cruisers. There are lots of ocean cruise destinations and beautiful river ports. One of the ocean-port highlights is Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city. It was one of the major medieval cities in Europe and now the city … Read more
Rich in culture and heritage, France is one of the most visited countries in the world. As well as a long list of ocean lines, including Seabourn, Cunard, P&O Cruises, MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises, that call at ports along the coast, France is popular for river cruising. River cruise lines such as Viking, APT, … Read more
Antarctica has long been considered the last frontier of exploration and, when it comes to cruising, represents the ultimate adventure at sea. While an Antarctic cruise remains an exclusive experience – only about 40 ships visit and just 40,000 cruise passengers set eyes on the great white continent each year, some just from passing ships … 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.
