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.

Queen Mary 2 in Cape Town

Cunard Queens to sail 160,000 miles to 94 destinations in winter 2020 – 21

Cunard’s winter 2020 – 2021 programme features exciting new destinations and more variety than ever before as its three Queens travel 160,000 miles to 94 destinations in 38 different countries. Blending world-class cities such as San Francisco and Auckland with smaller, less well-known, destinations, itineraries range from short two-night breaks to a 108-night world voyage

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Cruise ships Crystal Serenity and Symphony

Extended exploration of Asia plus new Holy Land itineraries from Crystal Cruises in 2021

For 2021, Crystal Cruises is offering 68 all-inclusive worldwide voyages to 238 destinations in 53 countries, allowing guests to experience 175 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, untouched natural beauty, artistic and cultural riches and pristine tranquility. From Crystal Serenity’s 139-night Ancient Dynasties & World Wonders comprehensive world cruise to 10 seven-night sailings through the Mediterranean on Crystal Symphony, travellers will find

Cunard in 2020: 110 destinations in 34 different countries and eight maiden calls

The Cunard fleet will clock up more than 169,000 nautical miles, calling at 110 destinations in 34 different countries, in its March to December 2020 programme, unveiled today (13 September). The new itineraries offer guests a greater choice on the type of voyage, destination and amount of time spent in port, with 14 overnight stays,

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Seven Seas Explorer Atrium

Something new for everyone in Regent’s 2020-2021 calendar of 167 cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ line-up of 167 voyages for 2020-2021 includes maiden calls to 11 new ports across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and four Grand Voyages. The season also features RSSC’s most overnight stays ever – 114 – and provides access to 352 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. What’s new  Seven Seas Explorer sails to

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Crystal Esprit

Crystal offers 2020 vision of the world with more than 100 ocean voyages

Crystal is offering a mouth-watering calendar of more than 100 ocean-going voyages for 2020. Crystal Esprit will be visiting some of the world’s most significant sites in 2020 In total, 64 Crystal Cruises sailings and 44 Crystal Yacht Expedition voyages will explore the oceans of the world.  “Our 2020 itineraries for Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity deliver the culturally

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