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Ras Al Khaimah

An hour’s drive from the glitz of downtown Dubai, popular with footballers’ wives and reality TV ‘stars’, lies the new and exciting holiday destination of Ras Al Khaimah – RAK to its friends….

ATOL & Refund Credit Notes

The Civil Aviation Authority has announced that it is extending ATOL cover to Refund Credit Notes, offered by Tour Operators in response to holidays cancelled because of covid-19….

Cape Verde

My destination was the newly-opened Robinson Club Hotel, the latest in a chain of twenty-five hotels from the successful German holiday company owned by TUI. It’s a fifteen minute stroll along the beach or promenade to Santa Maria….

Travel the World on Lockdown

The current health situation has put a stop to all leisure travel and the industry will take some time to recover. In the meantime, destinations and attractions around the world are offering those confined to their homes an opportunity to pay them a visit without leaving the comfort of their armchair. So settle down and explore some of the amazing places the world has to offer….

Scarlet Lady

Kenneth Williams’ well-known phrase was frequently used by the crew on board Virgin Voyages’ first cruise ship Scarlet Lady. I suppose you have to expect that a ship claiming the only tattoo parlour at sea is going to be different, and Scarlet Lady doesn’t disappoint….

Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic

Perhaps one of the most recognisable ‘Silver Travellers’ is former US President Bill Clinton who left Casa de Campo just before we arrived. I’m sure that was merely coincidental! We were fascinated to see what attracted the rich and famous….

Iceland with Saga – a hot destination

My destination on Saga Sapphire was Iceland. It covers 40,000 square miles yet has a population of just 360,000, of which two-thirds live in and around the capital, Reykjavik. No surprise, therefore, that Iceland consists largely of wide open spaces and empty roads….

St Lucia

It would have been easy to stay put but I wanted to explore this unusual island. Cocoa trees abound and perhaps the most popular visitor attraction is chocolate making, so on a visit to the 120-year-old Howelton Estate I gave it a try….

Celebrity Edge

Celebrity Edge, the innovative cruise ship from Celebrity Cruises, has just started its debut European season, so I was pleased to sample a short cruise on her to get a flavour of what’s on offer, although being escorted out of Southampton by two fire tugs is not the departure most guests will experience….

Hebridean Princess

Twice chartered by Her Majesty the Queen following the decommissioning of the royal yacht Britannia, Hebridean Princess knocks the socks off its competitors when it comes to delivering a top-of-the-range luxury cruise experience….

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