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Komodo’s Pink Beach.

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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Cruising can offer the perfect solo holiday.

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
To be sure

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
Kotor Old Town.

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
Viking Mississippi on the Mississippi River between Louisiana and Mississippi.

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
Zodiacs exploring Wayag Island in Raja Ampat.

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
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Seven Seas Splendor’s pool.

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
The busy port city of Kobe.

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
Breakfast with a sea breeze on Oceania.

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
Carnival Splendor is unashamedly a cruise ship.

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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