Cruises
Does Indonesia’s iconic pink beach live up to the hype? I found out
This rare beach is an Instagram delight, but there’s more to this destination’s wonders than just the colour of the sand.
- Brian Johnston
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When it comes to cruising, there’s good news for solo travellers
Single, or partner not keen on a cruise? The good news is many lines are making it easier, cheaper and more appealing to sail alone.
- Brian Johnston
How to avoid one of the biggest cruise ship rip-offs
Use these insider hacks so you don’t waste time and money on outings in port.
- Kristie Kellahan
Port guide: Kotor, Montenegro
Montenegro’s most-visited port is an appealing, fortified, mini-Dubrovnik, but your biggest treat might be what you see before you get there.
- Brian Johnston
- ★★★★
- Ship reviews
Jazz and Creole food? This luxe river cruise is an immersive must-do
A voyage on Viking Mississippi is worthy of a place on avid cruisers’ must-do lists – this journey was an immersive deep-dive into small-town America.
- Kristie Kellahan
The ‘Maldives of Indonesia’ is on our doorstep, yet no one’s heard of it
One of the world’s most amazing destinations is closer than you think. Take a good look beyond Bali at Indonesia’s incredible diversity of islands.
- Brian Johnston
- ★★★★★
- Ship reviews
Travel can’t get any closer to flawless than on board this ship
“Unrivalled at sea” is the bold claim of this cruise company. So how good can a cruise ship get? We put it to the test.
- Brian Johnston
Port guide: Kobe, Japan
This mid-sized port gets overlooked thanks to neighbours Kyoto, Nara and Osaka but is one of Japan’s most energetic and attractive urban destinations.
- Brian Johnston
A surprise celebrity chef joined my Mediterranean cruise
Passengers never know before boarding who their on-board chef instructor will be, but there’s every chance they’ll find someone as fascinating as we did.
- Katrina Lobley
On board the cruise ship that’s not ashamed to be a cruise ship
Some cruise ships aim to win over people who don’t like cruising. This isn’t one of them.
- Craig Platt
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