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I love this time of year because of that back to school feeling – new horizons, the chances to try different experiences and explore more by ship. One of my favourite destinations for cruising has to be the Baltic – from Stockholm to St Petersburg, t

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There’s a deliciously warm coastal breeze as I stand on the top of Cartagena’s castle hill, and as I look at the landmarks around me it feels as though I’ve travelled through time. There’s Concepción Castle, rebuilt by the Moors in the 13th century,

The Baltic is a sea of change. It’s where the Europe that we know gradually gives way to the mysteries of the east, finally lapping up against the coast of Russia and the pièce de résistance, St Petersburg. Yet it’s not such a far-flung ocean, first

Budapest’s grand setting, spread across the majestic Danube river, and spectacular architecture make it one of the most intriguing and captivating cities in Europe. Its two sides, Buda and Pest, along with Óbuda, merged in 1873 to form the Hungarian

OK – I confess. I am a cruise addict. I’m aware of my condition, though, and I do accept it. As a veteran of 79 cruises I need to own up that I’m completely hooked on life at sea – or the smoothest river (when it comes to cruises, I’m not fussy). I d

I’ve just been on my first cruise, with Princess Cruises on board Sapphire Princess. We sailed around the Norwegian Fjords, and we had a red carpet fashion event on board. Cruises appeal to me because they offer the chance to relax but if you have a