The question is not whether or not to take a cruise holiday but where to, for how long, and on which line. There are advantages and drawbacks to all travel plans but armed with the right questions to ask, you will be able to make an informed choice.
Having just returned from a blissful three-week first-time cruise on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth and previously having sailed many times with Royal Caribbean Lines (RCL), Holland America Lines (HAL) and once with French line Ponant, Farmer's Weekly hopes this will guide you.
First off is the price tag. A cruise may initially seem costly but it will deliver better value than a land-based holiday. And, if you're lucky enough to do a round trip from your home port, then there is none of the kerfuffle of airports. When you calculate what