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The 14 Most Exotic Black Sand Beaches in the World
2019-01-14Ditch the typical white sand beaches and try something new. Found in Hawaii, Iceland, the Canary Islands and other destinations around the world, black sand beaches intrigue travelers with their mystery and beauty. These beaches form over time by the erosion of volcanic minerals and lava fragments combined with the ebb and flow of the […]
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It’s World Voyage time of year!
2019-01-08Hello again everyone. Early January is the time of year when many cruise ships and certainly all three of Cunard’s Liners are getting ready for a complete change to their usual schedules as they prepare to set off on their annual three month World Voyages. This is a time of great excitement, both for the […]
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Ringing in the New Year Cunard style!
2019-01-02Hello again and if you are anything like me, you are right now wondering just where the year 2018 has gone! Another year flies by and we are right on the brink of entering 2019 as I write this. Where will this new year take us, I wonder? Lots of new and exciting adventures and […]
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The 5 Top Health and Wellness Trends in Cruising
2018-12-25Find out how taking a cruise can support your health, fitness and nutrition goals. In today’s health-focused world, many vacationers aren’t willing to disrupt their diet and fitness routines for a week of fun. In response to passenger demands, cruise lines are expanding their health and wellness offerings, providing travelers with nutritious food options, unique […]
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Happy Holidays!!
2018-12-18Hello Everyone. Well, the Festive Season is well and truly approaching as I write and this will be the last of my articles before Christmas Day, so why don’t I take this opportunity to describe what a truly magical time this is on board the Cunard ships and, I’m sure, on the other cruise lines’ […]
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How to Find Cheap Flights
2018-12-18These tips can help you see the world at prices you can afford. Finding cheap flights always requires a little bit of luck, but it’s also somewhat of an art form. Sure, you can stumble upon cheap airfare by accident when you’re booking a trip, but you’ll have a much better chance at lower prices […]
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Manoeuvres in Port!
2018-12-12Hello everyone and firstly let me say that one of the questions I am most often asked is “just how do you berth a huge ship like Queen Mary 2 alongside the pier so gently each time?!” Well for me, it has always been a source of immense satisfaction every time a berthing operation at […]
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5 Ways to Save Money on Honeymoon Travel
2018-12-11Create priceless honeymoon memories without breaking the bank. With the average wedding in America costing around $33,000 (according to The Knot’s most recent Real Wedding Study), the last thing many newlyweds want to do is empty their pockets to go on a lavish honeymoon. Thankfully, with some careful planning and creativity, you can soak in […]
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The Greatest Showman and the Greatest Ocean Liner!
2018-12-04I’m sure that many of you will be familiar with the amazingly successful musical movie “The Greatest Showman” which has done so well over the past year and which starred Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Michelle Williams and Keala Settle amongst others. A follow-up music album has just recently been released to mark […]
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10 New Cruise Ships and Amenities to Check Out
2018-12-03See how cruise lines are raising the bar with tech-savvy touches and improved luxury experiences. You’ll encounter high-tech design features, unique amenities and exciting itineraries on these intriguing new ships. From the largest cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, to more intimate ships like the 18-suite Avalon Saigon, today’s cruising […]
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