Author Archive: David Smith
Luxury & Elegance: Le Boreal Photos
Inside Compagnie Du Ponant’s Le Boreal For French chic and true elegance then look no further than France’s very own Compagnie du Ponant. Â This unique cruise line embodies everything that is great about yacht-style cruising and we believe Ponant is … Read more…
Small Ship Cruising
Anthony Nicolas on why small is sweet… Modern cruise ships seem to expand faster than the Chinese economy these days. With rock climbing walls, parks and multiple hot tubs and eateries, each new one seems to ram home the idea … Read more…
Cruising: Through The Eyes Of A Cat
Since the publication of her first book  Sheila Collins has won an army of fans with her humorous tales of everyday life told through a cat’s eyes.  A seasoned cruiser herself, Sheila told us a little bit more about her … Read more…
Unseen New York
5 things to do in New York City you might not have considered… New York has always been considered one of cruising’s ‘classic’ destinations, echoing a golden age when huge steam-powered ships would cross the Atlantic carrying eager guests to … Read more…
Two Weeks In Southern India
In an attempt to escape the UK’s cold winter weather I decided to book a trip to Southern India. Â As my departure date grew ever closer I got the distinct feeling that India really is a destination that polarises opinion; … Read more…
Amazing Alaska
Alaska. Just the mention of it is as invigorating as its legendary clean, fresh air. Unimaginably vast and ruggedly beautiful, it remains the absolute Rolls Royce of scenic cruising anywhere in the world. You might see sodden, shambling brown grizzly … Read more…
10 Great Reasons To Cruise In 2012
Now that 2012 is here we’ve put our heads together and come up with 10 great reasons for enjoying a cruise holiday in the next 12 months.  If you’ve got anything you’d like to add  simply leave a reply … Read more…
Five Reasons To Take A Christmas Cruise
For many people the idea of spending the festive season on a cruise is bliss, not only do you wave goodbye to any hectic Christmas preparations but you also get the opportunity to catch some mid-winter sun or alternatively enjoy … Read more…
Cruises to the Frozen Planet
Unless you’ve actually been in one of the Polar Regions for the past three weeks, then no doubt you’ll be aware of the BBC’s latest nature documentary series, Frozen Planet. Narrated by the legendary David Attenborough, this brilliantly crafted series … Read more…
Stars In Your Eyes: Cruise Ship Entertainment Focus
Rightly or wrongly, there have always been certain misconceptions regarding cruise ship entertainment. Ask someone who’s never been on a cruise holiday before what they imagine the entertainment to be like and they’re likely to believe its all jazz hands … Read more…
