3-night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise out of Auckland by Peter Dunne
I recently embarked on a 3-night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise out of Auckland with my family. I thought who better to get some feedback from then my daughters Lily and Charlotte – it is Disney after all! I had an incredibly thrilling and delightful time on the Disney… Learn more
A week in Northern Spitsbergen in search of pack ice and polar bears. by Ian Collier
A few years ago, I wrote a short piece about how much I enjoyed my 2 day ‘digital detox’ aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in the wilds of British Colombia. Disconnected from phone and internet does provide an increasingly rare opportunity to focus entirely on your surroundings and so a… Learn more
Antarctica on board Greg Mortimer! by Janine Hay
Arriving in Ushuaia with the anticipation of boarding The Greg Mortimer Ship the following day, I was buzzing with excitement. With a morning to spare before meeting my fellow passengers, I decided to explore on foot. It became obvious very quickly around the shore who my fellow passengers were. Everyone… Learn more
A Circumnavigation of Iceland in Springtime by Ian Collier
Keflavik Airport in Iceland has come a long way since I first passed through it twenty years ago. It’s certainly a lot bigger and grander than I had remembered, which is perhaps explained by the recent incredible increase in popularity of this tiny island nation for overseas visitors. Iceland is… Learn more
My family holiday with P&O Cruises by Discover Travel
Looking for a new winter escape option for the July school holidays my family decided on a Pacific Island cruise. Options for cruising the South Pacific at this time of year are limited, P&O have capitalised on this offering a variety of cruise options around Fiji, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia. … Learn more
Cruising the Mekong on a 5 star river ship by Juliet Davis
Five years ago I travelled from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam through to Siem Reap in Cambodia by road. It was a long and often tiring journey, so when I was offered the chance to do it again but by river I was very keen. Vietnam and Cambodia are… Learn more
Fun times cruising the Bahamas with Carnival by Peter Dunne
With so many different cruise lines out there, it pays to do a bit of research, so if you are looking for a family friendly cruise then look no further than Carnival. Any cruise company that calls it’s shipboard newspaper the “Funday Times” is pretty sure it can deliver on… Learn more
My week sailing in the Southern Caribbean aboard ‘Sea Cloud’ by Ian Collier
It is often said that travel in the 21st century has become too generic and that it has become difficult to find unique travel experiences, even at the luxury end of the market. Well, I’m pleased to report that a week spent sailing in the Southern Caribbean aboard the 4… Learn more
Why I love Egypt
Egypt is an extraordinary country. I fell in love with Cairo 28 years ago and so was very excited about the opportunity to go back and visit again. The people, the food, the warmness of the welcome and the amazing history make it a fantastic destination. Egypt has been through… Learn more
My Windstar Spirit Cruise – Dreams of Tahiti
“I’m not really a water baby, I wonder whether I will enjoy this…” were my initial thoughts when I first considered the opportunity of sailing around the Tahitian islands in a small cruise ship. “This trip may be wasted on you then, Monica” was the response I got from my… Learn more
Cruising the Greek Islands by Peter Dunne
Having not visited Greece since 1987 it was probably time for me to go back, and what better way to visit Greece than on a small ship cruise. The MS Galileo departs every Saturday from Pireaus for the Jewel of the Cyclades cruise, a great itinerary taking in Poros, Folegandros,… Learn more
My River Cruise in Europe by Peter Dunne
People often say that travel is about the journey, its not about getting from A to B but how you get from A to B and this has never been so relevant as today. Amsterdam to Budapest is the must do trip and the preferred mode of travel is a… Learn more
