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It was George Bernard Shaw who once said: “Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik.” Such a ringing endorsement makes perfect sense to anyone who visits this town of 40,000 people.
Croatia’s hottest tourism hotspot – also known a…
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Cozumel’s name is derived from Mayan civilisation and it is the largest island in the Mexican Caribbean, separated from mainland Mexico by the Yucatan Channel. Size doesn’t matter here – at just 28 miles long and 10 miles wide, it more than punche…
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The Greek island of Corfu, the Grand Lady of the Ionian Sea, is known as one of the most scenic of the Greek Islands thanks to its mountainous terrain and greenery.
Corfu Town, the capital, is located on the east coast, and here passengers will fi…
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It’s all about hygge in Denmark. Pronounced ‘hooga’, this Danish concept is all about creating a pleasant, warm atmosphere, and is more a way of life than a feeling.
Some of the best hygge can be found in the capital, Copenhagen, which is brimming…
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The cruising capital of the world, Miami is not just a major turnaround port, but also a fascinating and never-to-be-forgotten destination in its own right, with a plethora of food options, water sports, museums, and other tourist attractions.
Al…
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It may not have the glamour of neighbour Buenos Aires, but the cool, compact and cosmopolitan Uruguayan city of Montevideo, situated at the junction of the Atlantic Ocean and the Rio de la Plata, has lots to offer the cruise traveller.
Quieter tha…
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Back in 1781, Felipe de Neve, Governor of Spanish California, named a settlement, El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reyna de los Angeles del Rio Porciuncula.
It would be fair to say that the City of Angels has come a long way since then. Today, it is…
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Rub shoulders with the elite on the French Mediterranean coast. Yes, it’s Monaco – the glitz and the glamour, the millionaires’ ¬– and billionaires’, for that matter – playground.
Its allure comes in many forms ¬– a tiny principality that has its …
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It could be said that Amsterdam has it all – sightseeing, shopping, history, and top-class culture. The capital of the Netherlands is known for its laid-back style, with hip, cosmopolitan neighbourhoods and a popular nightlife scene.
On the other …
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This Caribbean island gained independence from the UK in 1966 and is famed for its 80-plus beaches. It also has an intriguing history: by 1650 it was the world’s biggest sugar producer, and its people, the Bajans, speak English with a distinct acc…
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It could be said that Kotor – located on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast – is similar to Dubrovnik, with its town walls creating an awe-inspiring view as ships approach the cruise pier.
Part of the joy of sailing to Kotor is the journey through the Ba…
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Virgin Voyages has signed a €700 million agreement with shipyard Fincantieri for the construction of a fourth new build ship.
The 2,770-passenger vessel, which will be delivered in 2023, will be the sister to three ships already on order.
The first three will …
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Catalan fire and Spanish flair combine to delightful effect in the famous city of Barcelona. One of the busiest cruise ports in the world – according to 2017 figures – and a staple of any Mediterranean cruise, Barcelona has the power to enchant.
A…
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The second largest city in Germany, Hamburg is rarely top of the ‘must-see’ tourist lists. However, that shouldn’t detract from what is an interesting and intriguing city.
Situated right at the top of the Elbe River – and with a sail-in that takes…
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Marseille doesn’t feel like France, despite being the country’s second-largest city. A stroll around this Mediterranean city is completely unlike anywhere else, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Marseille has long had a reputation for being …
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Surrounded by mountains and sea, the Sicilian city of Palermo has obvious charms – indeed, it was named Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2018. And although its unique attractions take a while to reveal themselves, there are historical gems and cultu…
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The Eternal City of Rome is often spoken of as one of the world’s finest capital cities – and with good reason. Its long, incredible history dates back to 753BC and a glance across its amazing cityscape reveals bountiful treasures just begging to …
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Russia remains an enigmatic and fascinating country – much like it has done for its long, often-fraught history. And no city within its vast borders is more interesting than the port city of St Petersburg.
Quite possibly the most Western of all th…
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Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and, perhaps, the one most commonly associated with British tourists enjoying cheap holidays in the sun. But cruise passengers know that there is more to Tenerife than just beaches, in fact, the north …
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Malta is well-known for being the former stronghold of the famous religious military order, The Knights Hospitaller, who were granted the land in 1530 from the King of Spain in exchange for an annual fee of one Maltese falcon (which eventually ins…
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