Bali

Welcome to the ‘Morning of the World’. Bali isn’t just incredibly beautiful: it’s also profoundly moving. Religion is part of the fabric of daily life. Every house is also a temple and several times a day elaborate offerings of food are presented to the gods. Listen to the haunting strains of gamelan music, dine on spicy Indonesian delicacies or an extensive rijstaffel, or shop for hand printed batik.

Bombay

Authorities deny there is poverty. Suffice to say that those on the 90-minute coach ride from the airport to the marbled Oberoi Towers Hotel saw enough to vow never to complain again. We all agreed, however, that India was an intoxicating country worthy of greater exploration.

Cochin

Don’t miss the day excursion to the backwaters of Alleppey – Venice of India – where the quality of life amid the rice fields is a sight to behold. The children, so eager to learn, do beg – but for pens and pencils instead of rupees. And the lunch will give you a taste of real India – with no ill effects.

Halong Bay (Vietnam)

Halong, literally “Descending dragon Bay”, is a true wonder of Vietnam and natural heritage site which is recognized by UNESCO. Around 3,000 limestone islets rise from the emerald waters, and no matter how many pictures, stories, and movies of Halong Bay you come across, you still need to see it with your own eyes.

Ponant's Le Dumont D'Urville

PONANT to include excursions for all new bookings

PONANT is to include excursions in all new bookings for Winter 2024-2025 departures. These cruises, which have just opened for sale, feature 17 itineraries, 32 departures for Asia, Oceania, Antarctica and Northern Europe. As capacities are limited, pre-booking will open around two months before departure, and requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis,

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Riviera of Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises unveils exotic Asian explorations with revamped Riviera

Oceania Cruises’ newly re-inspired Riviera will sail in Asia for the first time in its winter 2023-2024 season exploring some of the world’s most breath-taking locations. Riviera will chart her inaugural season in the region by sailing through Arabia, India, Myanmar, Vietnam, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines with 25 unique voyages ranging

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Azamara Pursuit

Azamara takes four-ship fleet to every corner of the world for winter 2024-25

Azamara will be operating 44 new voyages for winter 2024-2025 spanning the four corners of the world, giving guests the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in each destination with 171 late stays and overnights. “Our smaller ships will visit unique ports and hidden gems around the world, including maiden ports in the Philippines, Fiji, Samoa,

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even Seas Navigator in Adriatic

Regent Seven Seas aims to satisfy every traveller’s wanderlust with its bigger-than-ever 2024-2025 Voyage Collection

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ 2024-2025 Voyage Collection features 160 sailings, 130 overnight stays, 18 maiden ports of call and four Grand Voyages, each designed to be immersive and culturally-enriching., each designed to be immersive and culturally-enriching. Voyages , which go on sale on Wednesday (24 August), encompass every continent in the world, from Africa and

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Star Breeze at Sea

Windstar abandons Asia autumn season and sends Star Breeze to Tahiti instead

Windstar Cruises has cancelled its scheduled cruises in Asia for autumn 2022 owing to continued uncertainty regarding ports reopening in the region. The move affects seven scheduled itineraries on Star Breeze, including a crossing of the Pacific from Alaska to Japan, two Grand Japan sailings, Island Hopping through Japan, Windstar Crew Hometowns: Philippines and Indonesia,

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river vessel Katha Pandaw

All is not lost as Pandaw secure funding safety net after ‘two years of hell’

Asia cruise specialists Pandaw are celebrating after securing funding that will keep them afloat “after two years of hell”. The funding will see them through to September 2022, when they anticipate restarting operations on Asian waterways. Following the announcement last month that Pandaw would close due to lack of funds, as a result of Covid-19,

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Pandaw becomes casualty of pandemic as it ceases river cruise operations

Pandaw has become a casualty of the COVID pandemic and been forced to cease its river cruise operations. Founded in 1995, Pandaw pioneered river expeditions in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and India with its iconic boutique ships. Before the pandemic struck, it had enjoyed the support of a loyal following of travellers, high occupancy and

Scenic Eclipse - Image Credit - Roger Pimenta

Scenic unveils inaugural Wonder Savings Event with exceptional offers and savings

Scenic has unveiled a raft of offers across its 2022/23 portfolio of river cruises and expedition voyages for travellers looking to secure their preferred suite, itinerary and sailing date for less. The Scenic Wonder Savings Event offers savings of up to £2,500 across the river cruise collection and up to 20 per cent off ocean

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Syros Island

Regent Seven Seas sets pulses racing with record-breaking 2023-2024 Voyage Collection

Regent Seven Seas Cruises obviously set the pulses racing with the recent launch of its 2023-2024 Voyage Collection and the response was the largest booking day in the company’s 29-year history. The Regent fleet will sail 139 new voyages, with itineraries across Africa and Arabia, Alaska, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific, Canada

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Emerald Harmony Star Ship

Save up to £1,900 with Emerald Waterways on Europe and Asia cruises in 2022

Book a 2022 river cruise with Emerald Waterways through Europe or Southeast Asia before 28 February to benefit from savings of up to £1,900 per couple and a free Premium Drinks Package. Plus, when booking a balcony suite and choosing to pay the holiday balance in full 12 months before departure, guests can save an