Middle East flights crisis: Wealthy pay twice while the rest of us rebook or ignore the warnings
While the wealthy throw money at their problems, the budget-savvy are snapping up deals to markets away from Europe, such as Canada, Hawaii and Japan.
News
Best themes for cruises – Part 1
Many cruises have music aboard, or offer fine dining, or invite distinguished guest lecturers to speak. Others go further and devote whole cruises to a theme, attracting like-minded devotees from around the world.
Activities & Entertainment, Tips & Advice
How Safe Are The High Seas?
In a move which must have left many travel operators concerned, last week the US government issued a general travel alert to Americans with plans to travel to Europe.
Tips & Advice
To Tip Or Not To Tip, That Is The Question
As of Friday, the enforced gratuity charge of $7.50 per adult per day won’t be charged to your shipboard account; if you want to tip any a member of crew for exceptional service, it will be a matter of choice.
Tips & Advice
Cultural cruises
Cruising in Asia and the Pacific offers the chance to explore a rich array of native folklore and art. Indigenous culture is in vogue and interest shows no sign of abating. The movie Avatar, in which audiences side with the indigenous blue-skinned Na’vi people on fictional planet Pandora, was simply highlighting a trend.
Shore Excursions, Tips & Advice
Crew School
Ever wondered where those obliging staff mostly come from, where they learned their craft, and what they like – and don’t like – about the business of serving you on board?
Tips & Advice
Antarctica
Further moves to keep passenger numbers in check and protect the environment mean this spectacular but vulnerable continent can be experienced only by a fortunate few.
Destinations, Tips & Advice
Sea to Sky – Sites of the Winter Olympics
As Canada settles down after the 2010 Winter Olympics in British Columbia we have a look at the sites of Winter Olympics around the world, for a side-trip on your next cruise.
Tips & Advice, Destinations
Top 10 – Cruise Writers’ Choice
With so many cruises on offer, how do you decide? Our cruising experts give their top picks for cuisine, kids’ clubs, service, entertainment and sheer whizz-bangery at sea.
Activities & Entertainment, Tips & Advice
