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Taste of China

Misty, sheer-walled gorges, the world’s largest dam and a nightly banquet of food make this Yangtze River cruise the highlight of a trip to China. As the old boatman poles our wooden canoe along Shennong […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 11 2013
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Highlights of Eqi Glacier in Greenland with Ponant

It doesn’t matter how many times you see a glacier up close, these massive feats of nature cannot fail to impress you. Here in the 40,240ha UNESCO World Heritage-listed Illulissat Ice Fjord, it is one […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 7 2012
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River Cruising in Russia

Discover the history of this great nation on a cruise along the glorious waterways that link St Petersburg and Moscow: coptic crosses, onion domes, vodka taverns, magnificent monasteries and more …

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 11 2012
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The best boutique close to home cruises

The rivers, jungles, villages and cities of this fascinating equatorial region are becoming more...

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 13 2012
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The best cruise ports to visit in New Zealand

As the country boasts more than 15,000 kilometres of coastline, much of New Zealand can be explored by sea.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 26 2011
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The best small ship cruises in Fiji

Throw away the usual brochures and set sail in a small ship to the ‘real’ Fiji.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 29 2011
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Dubai – Port Review

Essentials Language: Arabic, but English is widely spoken. Currency: UAE Dirham. Docking/Anchoring: Dubai has a new cruise terminal which is in the middle of a cargo shipping port just outside of town. Itineraries: Features on […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 22 2011
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Bangkok – Port Review

It's hot, steamy, crowded and always on the move, but Thailand's sprawling capital is also a diverse city with many areas to visit, and attractions for visitors to enjoy......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 16 2011
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The lesser known ports that you should visit on your cruise

We all know the big tourist attraction in ports such as Istanbul, Singapore and San Francisco – here, we talk to savvy expats and travel experts to find out what the locals love.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 8 2011
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Lisbon – Port Review

Cruising up the Tagus River is one of many reasons why cruising is so special, and if your ship docks at the new Alfama terminal your backdrop will be the the small hillside occupied the city's stunning Moorish Alfama district.....

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 1 2011
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Copenhagen – Port Review

Located on the southern shore of the island of Zealand, Scandinavia's largest city is also the historic gateway to the Baltic Sea. A charming and architecturally interesting city, it is great for exploring at leisure on foot, an interesting blend of cobblestone streets......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 17 2011
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Cabo San Lucas – Port Review

This popular port of call, located at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula on the Mexican Riviera, has a reputation for being a playground, a party haven and a winter retreat for North Americans........

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 8 2011
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