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