From 3 November 2025, travellers flying with Ryanair will no longer be able to download and print a physical boarding pass. The airline will become the first low-cost carrier (we know of) to go fully digital moving to complete paperless boarding passes, check-in and gate access. With more airlines looking to follow suit soon, UK… Continue reading Boarding Pass Bye Bye
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Voyages and Itineraries for First Half of 2027 Announced
Crystal has unveiled the complete first half of its 2027 Voyages and Itineraries aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Designed for discerning travellers, these voyages span six continents and more than 170 destinations. They offer guests unparalleled access to iconic landmarks, stunning landscapes and authentic cultural traditions. Discover the glaciers of Alaska, Japan’s iconic temples… Continue reading Voyages and Itineraries for First Half of 2027 Announced
Villa Vie Residences Introduces Seasonal Ownership
Villa Vie Residences, is a residential passenger ship cruising company. It has reimagined cruise ship living with flexible, long-term options that cater to today’s travellers. Residents choose to own, rent, or lease for life a home on board ship, enjoying a unique blend of home comfort and global discovery. Their ship Villa Vie Odyssey is… Continue reading Villa Vie Residences Introduces Seasonal Ownership
Pacific Rim Journey
The Crystal World Cruise in 2027 is a Pacific Rim journey across 29 countries, four continents and last 140 days. This exceptional cruise experience aboard Crystal Serenity will allow travellers to discover the rich cultures of Central and South America. It will encompass the idyllic islands of French Polynesia, New Zealand and Australia. And take in the ancient wonders… Continue reading Pacific Rim Journey
HMS Belfast Becomes a Cruise Terminal
With Windstar cruises announcing its first ever cruises home-porting in London, HMS Belfast will take on a new role. The 86 old light cruiser will become the embarkation port for the 312-guest all-suite motor yacht Star Pride Windstar Cruises is seeking to increasing its focus on the UK in 2026. It will so with the introduction of its… Continue reading HMS Belfast Becomes a Cruise Terminal
Christmas Cruising in Sunny Phuket!
Christmas Cruising in Phuket conjures up pictures of white-sand beaches and beautiful landscapes and extraordinary explorations ashore. These add to the charm of festive vibes that come alive here every December. Christmas Cruising in Thailand away from cold winter weather in sunny tropical Phuket is the aspiration of many. Visitors can enjoy many ways to celebrate… Continue reading Christmas Cruising in Sunny Phuket!
Cape Town -Short Stay Guide
Introduction Nestled below the iconic Table Mountain in front of the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town is an exciting destination for travellers. Known to locals as “The Mother City” it is the largest city in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is consistently voted as one of the best cities in the world. Cape Town… Continue reading Cape Town -Short Stay Guide
Star Seeker Floats Out in Portugal
Star Seeker the first new build in the Star Class for Windstar Cruises, has floated out of her building dock. She touched water for the first time at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. A float out is a maritime tradition of marking when a ship leaves dry dock and becomes waterborne for the… Continue reading Star Seeker Floats Out in Portugal
Whisky Around the World
Who knew there were so many whisky producing countries? Scotland, Ireland and Japan yes! But we had no idea that Taiwan, India, Peru, Germany, Denmark, and Australia were a in the mix. Canada, England, Sweden, Austria, New Zealand, Mexico, Finland, USA, France and Italy also make it. And it is no coincidence that our list contains 24 countries that… Continue reading Whisky Around the World
Kolkata: Our Short Stay Guide
Noisy, dirty, decaying, dishevelled, busy, crowded, unorganised, chaotic and pungent. These are just some of the crueller adjectives used to describe Kolkata the capital of West Bengal in India. They may well all be true as far as descriptive language goes, but having been there, we rather liked it. If we were to describe the metropolis, we might… Continue reading Kolkata: Our Short Stay Guide
