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Uniworld to launch new brand for millennials

Boutique luxury river cruise line Uniworld, normally known for its decadent furnishings and personalised butler service announced it would be targeting a new market – the millennials. U by Uniworld which is aimed at the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 12 2017
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Abercrombie & Kent reveal its best holiday destinations

Myanmar and China’s Three Gorges are the top two Asian itineraries for well-heeled Australians looking to venture into waters closer to home, says Sujata Raman, boss of luxury travel operator Abercrombie & Kent. Japan is […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 14 2016
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Destinations

Official: The best cruise destinations for 2017

Some of the world’s best and most exotic cruising destinations have been selected by the people who should know –  the world’s cruise lines. Both river and ocean ships are venturing to more remote destinations, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 14 2016
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Silversea’s Silver Muse has eight specialty restaurants

Luxury Silversea Cruises new flagship ship, Silver Muse has abolished the main dining room concept and replaced it with eight bespoke restaurants. “Eight culinary experiences is unheard of, unprecedented, at this level of ultra-luxury and […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 14 2016
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News

Wham bam caught in a scam

It can be challenging enough for travellers to adapt to different cultures without worrying about being scammed by locals preying on your ignorance and tiredness. Still, there will always be people trying to make a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 29 2016
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First Timers

Tips for convincing a non-cruiser to cruise

Tips for convincing a non-cruiser to cruise.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 6 2016
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News

Craziest travel complaints

You won’t believe what some people find to complain about after their holidays. These are genuine complaints, with thanks to British travel company Thomas Cook Vacations… “They should not allow topless sunbathing on the beach. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 5 2016
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First Timers

Don’t be fooled! 40 tourist scams to avoid on your next holiday

Tourists visiting a foreign destination are vulnerable to scams. Language barriers, unfamiliar surroundings and cultural differences leads travellers to place their trust in locals for guidance. But on occasion that trust can be devastatingly misplaced. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 8 2014
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&Travel

Airlines avoid Ukraine airspace

  Airlines moved swiftly to reassure passengers, including cruisers heading to Europe for their next holiday, that they have adjusted their routes to avoid flying over eastern Ukraine. The changes come after a Malaysia Airlines […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 18 2014
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News

Swan Hellenic releases Discovery Cruising brochure

Swan Hellenic has released its Discovery Cruising brochure, which features holidays throughout Europe, the Orient and Southeast Asia. For the first time, 350-passenger Minerva will sail in Asia from December 2014 for a three-month season. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 1 2014
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&Travel

Are airlines catching up to cruise lines when it comes to luxury and comfort?

Are airlines finally catching up to cruise? Etihad has announced The Residence, a new luxury living space, which will be made available on its A380 aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Europe. Around US$20,000 will buy […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . May 5 2014
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&Travel

Airlines target Australian cruisers

International cruising is a fast growing sector  – up a quarter in 2012 – and airlines are now planning more offers to tempt cruisers into their seats. Cruise Lines International Association [CLIA] figures show an […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 2 2014
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