Wondering what you need to pack? What is food onboard a cruise line? What accommodation should I book? Or what should insurance should I book for more cruise? This is the best place to find tips and advice before you book your next voyage.
It’s one of the most breathtaking destinations in the world – a cruise sailing around Alaska is an enriching experience, filled with nature, wildlife and culture. Princess Cruises celebrates 50 years of Alaska this year, and the line first cruised to the Great Land on June 3, 1969 when Princess Italia carried 525 guests through the … Read more
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 the best value is. Always keen to keep our readers relaxed, we’ve done the hard work for you and surveyed … Read more
Few people visit Alaska without spending some time at Denali National Park, and with good reason, writes Teresa Ooi. Denali Denali National Park and Preserve, in the centre of the Alaska Range, encompasses six million acres of wild terrain where you can hike, cycle or take a tour to spot wild animals including moose, caribou, … Read more
Big Broadway productions, saucy dance moves and amazingly large entertainment spectacles are exactly what you’ll find onboard Norwegian Cruise Line ships. The line offers guests a range of shows which include the Tony award-winning productions, Jersey Boys and Rock of Ages as well as tailor-made entertainment like ¡HAVANA! Here are five of our favourite Norwegian … Read more
The lure of Alaska lies in the scenery, but there’s plenty more to amaze you on your cruise through the region. Alaska’s landscape is a visual feast. From the deck of your cruise ship, you’ll see skyscraper-sized glaciers shift and shuffle for space, recreating the scenery minute to minute, while whales, seals, goats, dolphins, birds … Read more
The travel insurance sector is braced for closer scrutiny on how it handles claims – and whether the fine print in contracts is fair to customers. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is planning a review of the travel insurance market in the face of increased disputes, particularly over the use of exclusions for medical … Read more
A decade ago, cruise lines were battling a reputation for “booze cruises”. Today, cruising is so much more than buffet food and drinking to excess. So how does the passenger who doesn’t want the “drinks package” but still enjoys a glass of wine fare? After all, encouraging responsible consumption is in everyone’s interests, right? Many … Read more
An Alaskan journey has specific packing requirements, and Jocelyn Pride has the lowdown. Leave the stilettos at home, Alaska is all about exploring the great outdoors in comfort. Follow these tips and be prepared for weather conditions that can change as fast as the flick of a whale’s fluke. Feet first Your shoes need to … Read more
In an age where some destinations are buckling from the crowds, why not do yourself and the world’s hot spots a favour and break from the herd? Of course, it’s hard to resist the pulling power of ‘must-see’ locations – we’re only human, after all. But as more and more people make a beeline for … 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.
