Crystal Expedition Cruises Announce Crystal Endeavor’s 2021 Deployment

Crystal Expedition Cruises has announced the complete line-up of far-reaching 2021 itineraries for its luxury expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor. On expedition voyages of 10- to 28-nights, the polar class yacht will explore destinations legendary and unknown, remote and remarkable throughout Antarctica; Japan; the Russian Far East, Aleutian Islands and Alaska; Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania;…

Best Cruise Lines For Solo Travellers

Travelling on your own is a wonderful way to experience the treasures of our world, but for those thinking about it for the first time it can also be quite daunting. My blog today is going to get rid of all your worries and start you off on a truly unforgettable journey of adventure and…

Crystal Symphony Has A Sophisticated NEW Look

One of the most awarded luxury ships in the world has a sophisticated new look, offering travellers freshly imagined choices during their global holidays. Crystal Symphony has emerged from dry dock, returning to the seas with newly designed spaces, features and amenities that luxury travellers crave. The ship’s new Open Seating dining concept ushers in…

9 Things Only Cruise Lovers Will Know!

Exclusive destinations only cruises uncover There are some places that you can’t drive to and don’t have an airport – meaning they’re only accessible by boat, and can be the exclusive haunts of cruise goers. What’s more, on a cruise ship you can travel there in luxury. For example, an Amazon cruise is an amazing…

SS United States Is Going Back To Sea – Thank You Crystal!

In a recent press conference, Crystal Cruises announced that it would be purchasing the SS United States and bringing her back to her former glory, and I have to admit that I am incredibly excited about this. The vessel will have to undergo extensive rebuilding in order to meet modern demands and be in full…

Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships 2016

If you want a holiday that’s hassle-free, virtually pre-paid, and that lets you see lots of places while only needing to pack and unpack once, then you should try a cruise. The Berlitz Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships is the cruise industry bible: it gives you all the information you need to choose the…

A Post-Cruise City Break In Amsterdam

I recently boarded Crystal Symphony for a 4-night cruise and our disembarkation port was Amsterdam. I absolutely love the Netherlands, Amsterdam in particular, so it was the perfect excuse to spend a few days in the city on a post-cruise break with my friend and fellow travel blogger, TravelShopGirl. We stayed at the Ibis Amsterdam…

A Taste Of Six-Star Luxury With Crystal Cruises

I recently spent 4-nights aboard Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony and what a truly incredible travel experience it was. I boarded in Port of Tyne – mid-way through her Noble North Sea voyage – and visited Hamburg (our call to Helgoland was cancelled due to bad weather) before disembarking in Amsterdam. It may have only been…

Crystal Symphony Cruise Countdown

In less than 3-weeks I will be joining Crystal Symphony for the final 4-days of her ‘Noble North Sea’ voyage – with my ports of call being Hamburg (overnight) and Helgoland – and I am incredibly excited! I have never sailed with Crystal Cruises before, so it’s going to be a whole new experience and…

The Telegraph Cruise Show – Liverpool 2014

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is that time again, The Telegraph Cruise Show time and it is taking place this weekend (October 11-12) at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. If you are looking for holiday ideas, then this is most certainly going to be the place to find them! Whether you’re looking to try your first…