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Top five festive destinations for a cracking Christmas holiday

Top five festive destinations for a cracking Christmas holiday

Whether you love or hate Christmas, what better present than treating the family to a truly unforgettable experience abroad? And it doesn’t have to cost the earth.

Sanctuary Ananda sets sail on maiden voyage in Myanmar

Sanctuary Ananda sets sail on maiden voyage in Myanmar

Sanctuary Ananda, the luxurious new boutique river cruiser in Myanmar (Burma) from exclusive travel specialists Sanctuary Retreats, sets sail on its maiden passenger cruise this week (15th November) with a 4-night cruise from Mandalay to Bagan on the Ayeyarwady River.

New river adventures in Southeast Asia

New river adventures in Southeast Asia

One of the best ways to discover Southeast Asia is by boat on the wide network of rivers including the Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers in Burma (Myanmar) and the Mekong River that passes through Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Tampa city break and Caribbean cruise combination for fans of fine foods

Tampa city break and Caribbean cruise combination for fans of fine foods

For a wintersun holiday with a difference - where fine food is the order of the day - US specialist, Bon Voyage, reckons its two-centre Epicurean Delight break, combining three nights in Tampa with a seven-night Caribbean cruise, should fit the bill.

Modern-day polar explorers rewarded with ‘The Shackleton Club’

Modern-day polar explorers rewarded with ‘The Shackleton Club’

Quark Expeditions, the polar expedition leader announces the launch of a new rewards program to honor its loyal travellers beginning in November 2014 to coincide with the Antarctic 2014/15 season.

Brilliant bargains for a family-friendly break this half-term

Brilliant bargains for a family-friendly break this half-term

As the October half term is fast approaching, keeping the family entertained during the school holidays – without spending too much money – will be top of mind for many parents.

The London Cruise Show

The 7th annual London CRUISE Show, taking place at London’s iconic Olympia, is Europe’s biggest event dedicated to discovering a world of voyages.

Enjoy a whale safari and the Northern Lights

Enjoy a whale safari and the Northern Lights

Embark on a brand new Arctic adventure to Norway with Taber Holidays this winter and witness two of nature's greatest sights while spending time at sea. With an included whale safari and Northern Lights cruise this tour is perfect for those who love being on the water.

Royal Caribbean’s new Quantum class ships takes technology to a new level

Royal Caribbean’s new Quantum class ships takes technology to a new level

Royal Caribbean International’s new Quantum class ships take technology to a new level with a whole host of cruise industry firsts including RFID (Radio-frequency identification) luggage tracking, the fastest internet at sea, oh, and robots working behind the bar.

Quark Expeditions launches new ship for Antarctica

Quark Expeditions launches new ship for Antarctica

Quark Expeditions, the polar expedition leader announces the addition of a third small expedition ship to its Antarctic fleet. The 199-passenger Ocean Endeavour will replace the Sea Spirit during the 2015/16 Antarctic season. Quark offers a greater choice of vessels and number of voyages to Antarctica than any other operator.

Set sail on a luxury Asia river cruise

Set sail on a luxury Asia river cruise

Travel Indochina has released its 2014-16 Luxury Asia River Cruising brochure with the addition of four exceptional new river cruises sailing throughout Vietnam and Cambodia, Burma, and India.

River Journeys in Zambia

Robin Pope Safaris’ exhilarating River Journeys safari takes place during the photogenic Emerald Season at peak flood time (January to March) in the South Luangwa National Park.

Quark announces 2015/16 Antarctic voyages line-up

Quark announces 2015/16 Antarctic voyages line-up

Polar travel experts Quark Expeditions has released their 2015/16 Antarctic voyages line up, with expeditions tailored to accommodate travellers of all fitness levels, interest groups and even those with time constraints.

Desmond Tutu to join Crystal Cruises’ Spring 2015 South Africa Voyage

World-renowned peace and human rights crusader Archbishop Desmond Tutu will bring an especially intimate perspective of South Africa – and the world – aboard Crystal Cruises’ 13th March 2015 voyage through Tutu’s African homeland.

Historic first: Crystal Cruises to sail elusive Northwest Passage in 2016

Historic first: Crystal Cruises to sail elusive Northwest Passage in 2016

The “World’s Best” Crystal Cruises is introducing a new expedition-style voyage traversing the Arctic Ocean via the legendary Northwest Passage – one so mysterious and remote (500 miles north of the Arctic Circle) that explorers spent centuries seeking the passage, until it was first completed successfully by Roald Amundsen just over 100 years ago.