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Crystal Cruises appeals to younger market with shorter cruises and Ferrari tours

The luxury market is typically known to appeal to the older generation, offering itineraries ranging between 10 to 28 days. But Crystal Cruises in a bid to appeal to younger travellers, is offering more seven-day […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 8 2019
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Celebration! The $1.6 million anniversary cruise party which included a private jet

Restaurateur Damon DeSantis and his wife Cindy know how to throw a fabulous party. When they decided to take their  56 friends for a wedding celebration, they chartered a Boeing 777 jet and a 85-metre […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Sep 26 2019
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Tips & Advice

Which luxury lines still love kids?

Many cruise lines now proudly boast a ‘No Kids’ policy, catering to the growing adults-only cruise market. Viking Cruise Lines, for example, stands firm that there’s a rising demand for peace and quiet onboard its […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 23 2019
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Chef Nobu Matsuhisa sails with Crystal Cruises’ first expedition ship in Australia

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa will be aboard Crystal Cruises’ first expedition ship Crystal Endeavor when she sails from Bali to Cairns in October 15, 2020. Chef Nobu will join the 16-day “Indonesian Immersive & Great Barrier […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 22 2019
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Tips & Advice

Best of the best: we compare Regent, Crystal and Seabourn’s 2021/22 sailings

They are among the world’s most luxurious sailings, published in advance so their discerning passengers can choose the best destinations and cabins. Now Cruise Passenger Luxury has dissected the new itineraries so our readers can […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 13 2019
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Tips & Advice

Why you should take Nigella’s tip and trust the sommelier

Nigella Lawson, the sensuous and celebrated British chef once said: “I never taste the wine first in restaurants, I just ask the waiter to pour.” She’s a brave woman to be investing her faith in […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 12 2019
Dining
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Travel like a billionaire – but pay like a pauper

In 2014, the late Microsoft co-founder turned billionaire investor, Paul Allen parked his 126-metre-long super yacht named Octopus in Sydney Harbour. He made headlines, nabbing the prime spot, right in front of the Harbour Bridge […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 14 2019
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The destination guide: Korcula, Croatia

According to legend, the tiny Croatian island of Korcula was founded by the Trojan hero Antenor, a councillor to King Priam of Troy who ruled during the events of the Trojan War. This picturesque island, […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 16 2019
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Tips & Advice

Are these the most opulent suites at sea?

As more Australians are jumping aboard luxury ships, Teresa Ooi takes a look at what money CAN buy. They are bigger, smarter and ever more indulgent. Lines are vying for the luxury dollar with suites […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 15 2019
Accommodation
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Tips & Advice

The best value spa at sea

Vacations are all about relaxing and getting recharged, and a big part of it is getting pampered at the spa. So you don’t want to add to the stress by trying to work out where […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 5 2019
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