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There are beaches and then there are beaches. Located in the Whitsunday Islands, right in the heart of the Barrier Reef, Australia’s incredible Whitehaven Beach will dazzle you. Recently voted as the best beach in the world in the Tripadvisor Travell

Paris is always a delight but this is the year to visit our stylish continental neighbour. From 26 July to 11 August, the city will be proudly hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics, the first to feature breaking (that’s breakdancing to the rest of us) as

Three of this year’s biggest cruise-travel trends are easy to enjoy on some fabulous 2024 sailing itineraries from popular cruise lines. Read on to find out more about the trends and the voyages offering these great experiences: Frontier tourism is

For the ultimate luxury spa experience this year, treat yourself to a trip on Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new ship, Seven Seas Grandeur where you can enjoy a host of exclusive new spa treatments. The ship’s Serene Spa & Wellness experience boasts a tr

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Foodies are in for a treat with the launch of Oceania Cruises’ first-ever Culinary Luminaries cruise. This special voyage will set sail from Valletta in October 2024 aboard Marina, hosted by the line’s two Master Chefs of France, Alexis Quaretti and

Launching our kayaks from the beach at Remoulins, our paddles rhythmically dip into the glassy river Gardon. Meandering downstream, electric-blue dragonflies helicopter past and snowy egrets patrol the shallows to the drone of cicadas. Rounding a ben

The scenery in Lanzarote’s Timanfaya National Park screams drama. Volcanic cones punctuate the arid landscape in swirling shades of russet, black and brown, a stark reminder of a six-year eruption in 1730. Stand today on the highest peak, the Islote

Ok, I’ll admit it – when I first heard about a spot on the Danube called Iron Gate, I half-expected to see an ugly-looking dam cutting the river in two. Well, with a tough name like that, you would, wouldn’t you? There are actually two Iron Gate dams

The salsa rhythms are flowing as smoothly as the beers as I sway and shimmy my heart out at a rustic dance class tucked into a tranquil corner of a hideaway Greek beach. The setting (gorgeous), the music (catchy) and my dance partners (whooping enthu

Family-friendly cruises are usually focused on hi-tech entertainment to occupy the kids but there were no water slides or virtual reality headsets in sight as we boarded Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience ship at Tilbury London. Ambassador usually cat

I know, I know. We all love the Rhine Gorge for the magnificent castles that stand high up on its deep banks and the legend of the Lorelei, a beautiful maiden who threw herself in the river over a faithless lover and turned into a siren whose singing

Looking for something a bit special? Then head to the Lido pool on Spirit of Adventure and Spirit of Discovery, the main outdoor space on the 999-passenger ships and a wonderful place to relax while soaking up the sun and views. With art deco styling

True to form, I’m running late and lightly cursing as I pull on my waterproofs in preparation for a morning hike across Greenland’s frozen tundra. But then the ship tannoy unexpectedly bursts into life with the dulcet tones of our expedition leader F

As I walk through the soft talcum-powder white sand searching for shells, the only sound to be heard is the sea gently lapping the shoreline. The shallow surrounding lagoon, almost twice the size of the island of Tubuai, is a shimmering swathe of jad

Out-of-this-world immersive dinners and supper clubs, circus shows with a twist and West End and Broadway-worthy shows at sea are just some of the entertainment experiences you can now expect on a cruise. According to industry body CLIA (Cruise Lines

“I’ve been The Balancer on Scarlet Lady for six months, and I’ll be taking on the role once again on Resilient Lady for the rest of this year. The Balancer is Virgin Voyages’ resident fitness and wellness guru, who’s onboard to help sailors (Virgin V

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Seven years in the making, Icon of the Seas is the quintessential family ship and Royal Caribbean’s most sustainable vessel, powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas). Blending beach retreat with theme park, the 7,600-passenger ship offers its passenger

Step onboard Celebrity Ascent, the fourth of Celebrity’s Edge-class ships, to enjoy luxury leisure and some of the best fine dining at sea With room for 3,260 passengers, Celebrity Ascent is big, but that’s good, as it means there’s loads of room for

What will you be doing on The Good Food Show at Sea? J: We will be running cooking demos where we show guests how they can take quite basic ingredients or dishes and create something that’s inspirational and delicious. Taking something like a sausag

I really love river cruising but I’d like to try a more adventurous river trip this year. Do you have any good suggestions? Anna, Newcastle Will Sarson, Head of Product at Riviera Travel, says: This is a growing trend, as guests who have previousl