I’ve been lucky enough to spend New Year’s Eve on a cruise several times over the years. I’ll never forget standing on the decks of the old P&O Cruises ship M.V. Victoria, watching the fireworks over Table Mountain in Cape Town for the Millennium. I also remember the last time
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What to expect on a Christmas cruise
Relaxing on a cruise in warm weather seems a world away from the terrible conditions that have hit the UK this week. In 2016, it was estimated that 1.8 million people cruised from UK ports in the weeks leading up to Christmas Day. It’s easy to see why. As well as
Read moreA festive guide to Hamburg and its Christmas markets
With Christmas around the corner, a cruise to see Hamburg’s Christmas markets is the perfect way to get in to the festive spirit. When I told friends that I wanted to visit Hamburg for five days in December, they were really surprised. When most people dreamed of winter sun, I
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