Iglu Cruise offers with P&O 15-day Flash Sale

                        

This week Iglu Cruise has some very good deals with P&O Cruises 15 day Flash Sale which ends on 15 September. There are savings on Mediterranean, Canaries and Caribbean cruises, and prices start at £499pp for 11 nights.

Examples include: 

Monaco, France & Spain Fly Cruise

Onboard P&O Ventura,  15 October 2014. (7 nights) Flight from the UK, Genoa,  Monte Carlo, Toulon, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Malaga, Flight to the UK included. From £499 pp (Inside cabin).

Atlantic Coast Iberia

Onboard  P&O Arcadia 9 December 2014   (11 nights)  Ports of Call: Southampton, Vigo Oporto, Cadiz, Malaga, Gibraltar, Lisbon (Above), Southampton. From £499 pp (Inside cabin).

Canary Islands & Madeira from Southampton

On board P&O Arcadia 27  November 2014   (12 nights) Ports of Call: Southampton, Funchal Madeira, La Palma, Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Lanzarote.  From £649pp  (Cruise only.)

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More Med Magic From Star Clippers

This is sure to appeal to aficionados of sail-cruising, as tall-ship cruise specialist Star Clippers is featuring a range of new destinations and new ports of call in the Mediterranean this year on their three head-turning ships Star Clipper, Star Flyer and Royal Clipper. In May, Grand Prix fans will be able to access the atmosphere of the most prestigious race of the F1 season in Monte Carlo, when guests on Star Flyer will be in pole position in the harbour. Summer sees Star Clippers sailing a season from Palma de Mallorca for the first time, while new ports of call for the Mediterranean season include Porto and the Scandolo Nature Reserve in Corsica, and La Sabina in Formentera. In addition to new destinations and routes, there is more variation in length of cruise than ever before, from a three-night taster from Venice in September to a 21-night transatlantic crossing on Royal Clipper from Barbados to Rome. The 2014-15 season is also featured in a new preview brochure.  More info: call 0845 200 6145 or visit www.starclippers.co.uk.     The next edition of World of Cruising will be out on March 17, and you can see the current version online on our home page at www.worldofcruising.co.uk. To subscribe at our special offer rate for 2014, see this link.

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Onboard Credit Or Stateroom Upgrade With Azamara

It's not unusual at this time of year for cruise lines to be offering all manner of incentives to book with them, featuring some extremely tempting lures, like onboard credit, free shore excursions, hotel stays pre- or post-cruise, or even full stateroom upgrades for early bookers.

 

Well, this month, boutique line Azamara Club Cruises are offering the choice between $1,000 onboard credit and a free stateroom upgrade when booking a grand French Riviera voyage on their Azamara Journey in September. 

 

Guests will be able to immerse themselves in an array of European destinations, with late and overnight stays at each port to enjoy the likes of the nightlife of Saint Tropez and beaches of Calvi, on a seven-night Provence and Rivieras fly/cruise from £2,151 per person (based on two people sharing an inside stateroom).

This price includes flights from London Heathrow, transfers and the week's cruise departing from Barcelona and calling at Marseilles overnight, Sanary Sur Mer (late stay), Saint-Tropez (late stay), Calvi (late stay) and Portofino (late stay) before arriving in Monte Carlo for an overnight stay before the flight home. The cruise also includes selected standard spirits, wines and international beers; complimentary bottled water; soft drinks; speciality teas and coffees; meals and room service; housekeeping and dining gratuities; a bespoke AzAmazing Evenings event; and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.

Price is based on September 13 departure and this offers runs until March 31.

More info: 0844 493 4016 or visit www.azamaraclubcruises.co.uk.
 

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Azamara's Free Excursions Offer

You know that 'wave' of cruise booking incentives we mentioned earlier this week? Well, they're still pouring in (ho, ho), and we thought we'd pass this one on as it has great appeal for those looking for extra value on a high-quality Mediterranean cruise in 2014.

 

This one offers to immerse you in luxury while enjoying the culture and surroundings of The French Riviera, Tuscany and incredible Med islands with free shore excursions on board Azamara Club Cruises' Azamara Quest for an eight-night French Riviera to Rome fly/cruise. 

 

It costs from just £2,170 per person (based on two sharing an ocean view stateroom), and the price includes flights from London Heathrow, transfers and the eight-night cruise departing from Nice on April 22 and calling at Monte Carlo, Portovenere, Livorno (for Florence & Pisa), Portoferraio, Olbia and Bonifacio before arriving in Civitavecchia (Rome) for the flight home.

 

The cruise also includes selected standard spirits, wines and international beers; complimentary bottled water; soft drinks; speciality teas and coffees; meals and room service; housekeeping and dining gratuities; a bespoke AzAmazing Evenings event; and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.

The offer is valid until January 31.

More info: call 0844 493 4016 or visit www.azamaraclubcruises.co.uk.

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Three Of A (Cruise) Kind

Those three-of-a-kind offers seem to be all the rage this month, and here's another tempting trio from Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises:

 

$100 onboard spend with Royal Caribbean
Families can head to the Fjords next year and make the most of the special offer of free $100 onboard credit. It's a bonus that can be used to tuck in to sweet treats at the Cupcake Cupboard, enjoy speciality dining or pick from a range of shore excursions on Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas on a seven-night Norway cruise-only from £949 per person (based on two sharing an interior stateroom), sailing on May 30. The price includes a seven-night cruise departing from Southampton and calling at Kristiansand, Alesund, Flam and Stavanger before returning to Southampton; meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees. Offer valid until December 8.

More info: call 0844 493 2061 or visit http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk.

 

Enjoy Mediterranean Memories (And 10% Off) With Celebrity
Make the most of a 10% saving offer and start your summer early by exploring some of the Mediterranean’s most memorable cities on Celebrity Eclipse on a 14-night Mediterranean cruise-only from £1,759 per person (based on two sharing a balcony stateroom). This price includes a 14-night cruise departing from Southampton on May 10 and calling at Malaga, Cannes, Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence, Genoa, Gibraltar and Lisbon before returning to Southampton; meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees. Offer valid until November 24 2013.

More info: call 0845 456 0523 or visit www.celebritycruises.co.uk.

 

Romance on the French Riviera with Azamara
Enjoy the beauty and romance of the French Riviera, Tuscany and Mediterranean islands with plenty of overnight and late night stays on board Azamara Quest on an eight-night French Riviera to Rome fly/cruise from £2,139 per person (based on two sharing an interior stateroom). The price includes flights from London Heathrow, transfers and an eight-night cruise departing from Nice on April 22 and calling at Monte Carlo, Portovenere, Livorno, Portoferraio, Olbia and Bonifacio before arriving in Civitavecchia (Rome) for the flight home. The cruise also includes selected standard spirits, wines and international beers; complimentary bottled water; soft drinks; speciality teas and coffees; meals and room service; housekeeping and dining gratuities; a bespoke AzAmazing Evenings event; and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.

 

More info: call 0844 493 4016 or visit www.azamaraclubcruises.co.uk.

 

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Star Clippers Highlights New Destinations In 2014

Tall ship cruise specialist Star Clippers is featuring a range of new destinations and new ports of call in 2014 on their three head-turning sailing ships Star Clipper, Star Flyer and Royal Clipper. The fabulous array of offerings includes a maiden season in Cuba, a sailing taking in the Monaco Grand Prix, new sailings from Mallorca and new port calls in Porto, Formentera and Corsica. In February, Star Flyer will operate a maiden season in Cuba, returning to the island for a second season from November. In May, Grand Prix fans will be able to access the atmosphere of the most prestigious race of the F1 season in Monte Carlo, when guests on Star Flyer will be in pole position in the harbour. Summer 2014 sees Star Clippers sailing a season from Palma de Mallorca for the first time, while new ports of call for the Mediterranean season include Porto and the Scandolo Nature Reserve in Corsica, and La Sabina in Formentera. Another brand new itinerary has been introduced for the 2014-15 Caribbean season, where Royal Clipper will operate a completely new cruise in March 2015, spending a leisurely two weeks sailing the southern Caribbean and skimming the coast of South America on a one-off voyage to Venezuela and the Dutch Caribbean. In addition to new destinations and routes, there is more variation in length of cruise than ever before, from a three-night taster from Venice in September to a 21-night transatlantic crossing on Royal Clipper from Barbados to Rome. The 2014-15 season is also featured in a new preview brochure.  More info: call 0845 200 6145 or visit www.starclippers.co.uk.     Have you subscribed to World of Cruising magazine yet? We have a fabulous offer for all new subscribers this year - 50 per cent OFF the regular rate AND the chance to win a cruise in our free prize draw offer. See this link!

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Regent's New Winter Collection

Regent Seven Seas has introduced its 2014-2015 Winter Collection featuring voyages to Asia, Africa, South America, South Pacific, Caribbean, Europe and Alaska. In total, the line’s award-winning, all-suite vessels will sail 48 itineraries and 19 Grand Voyages to more than 200 destinations in 75 countries. The collection, which features cruises from November 2014 to May 2015, includes 23 new destinations from Busan, South Korea to Zadar, Croatia.

All Regent's sailings include round-trip air and transfers, unlimited shore excursions, premium spirits and fine wines and gratuities as well as a pre-cruise luxury hotel package, complimentary Wi-Fi and free land programmes on select sailings in Africa and Asia for those who book concierge-level and higher suites.

Out of Africa and into the Med on Seven Seas Voyager

The 700-guest, all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Voyager begins its season in Dubai, travelling to Cape Town and then to Singapore. Maiden ports of call explored from November through December 2014 include Maputo, Mozambique; Langkawi, Malaysia; Nosy Be/Nosy Komba, Madagascar; and Mossel Bay and Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

From mid-January to April 2015, Voyager visits Asia and the Pacific on six itineraries ranging from 14 to 21 nights, calling on Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo and Dubai. For the first time, the line is calling on Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Busan, South Korea; and Ishigaki and Kagoshima, Japan.

May 2015 is spent in the Mediterranean with three itineraries, beginning with a 20-night journey from Dubai to Barcelona, followed by two seven-night sailings from Barcelona to Lisbon and then Lisbon to Southampton. Highlighted ports include Petra, Jordan; Rhodes, Greece; Málaga, Spain; Oporto, Portugal; and Bordeaux, France.

Tahiti & South Pacific to New Zealand & Australia on Seven Seas Mariner

The South Pacific is the featured region for Seven Seas Mariner’s winter offerings. The 700-guest, all suite, all-balcony ship opens the season with the choice of a 16-night itinerary from Miami to Los Angeles or a 34-night voyage from Miami to Papeete, French Polynesia. New ports of call include Corinto, Nicaragua; Nawiliwili (Kauai) and Kahului (Maui), Hawaii; Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands; and Fakarava, French Polynesia.

Mariner then makes her way to New Zealand and Australia, discovering new ports along the way such as Raiatea, French Polynesia; Rangiroa, French Polynesia; Champagne Bay (Espiritu Santo), Vanuatu; Pago Pago, American Samoa; and Huahine, French Polynesia.

From March to mid-April 2015, she explores South America, with three itineraries from Lima, to Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro; and Rio to Barcelona. For the first time, the line calls on Natal, Brazil known for its blend of stunning beaches and historical monuments.

From the Caribbean to the Fjords of Alaska on Seven Seas Navigator

Accommodating 490 guests, the all-suite Seven Seas Navigator starts the season with 16 Miami round-trip sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. From eco-tourism adventures in Belize City to the ultra-chic vibe of St Barts, guests will be charmed and captivated by island life. Of note is the 24-night Eastern Caribbean/Amazon River itinerary that begins on November 23 and includes calls on Santarém, Boca da Valeria, Manaus, Parintins and Alter do Chão, Brazil along the Amazon River.

In April 2015, Navigator makes a 10-night Miami round-trip to Bermuda with stops in Port Canaveral, Jacksonville and Charleston. Later that month, she sails west to San Francisco calling on Key West; Cartagena, Colombia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Puerto Chiapas, Mexico; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and San Diego, transiting the Panama Canal along the way.

The ship returns to Alaska in May 2015 with two seven and one nine- and one 14-night itinerary. Ports include Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Victoria in British Columbia; Sitka, Juneau, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Hoonah, Anchorage, Skagway in Alaska; and Astoria, Oregon.
 

More info: for a brochure, contact Reservations on 02380 682280 or go to www.rssc.com

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Regent Line Up Med Deals

For anyone looking for an autumn Mediterranean cruise bargain, they can do a lot worse than the latest offers from luxury all-inclusive line Regent Seven Seas, who have three extremely tempting deals. 

Barcelona to Rome; 10 nights sailing September 26

This cruise on Seven Seas Voyager is now priced at a bargain £3,999pp based on two people sharing an H category suite (subject to availability). Highlights include Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Port Vendres, Provence, Monte Carlo (overnight), Portofino and Livorno (for Florence/Pisa), with up to 52 free excursions, free return business class flights and a 1-night pre-cruise luxury hotel stay in Barcelona.

Rome to Monte Carlo; 7 nights sailing October 17

Seven Seas Mariner is featuring this chic autumn  voyage from just £2,173pp based on two people sharing an F category suite (subject to availability). Highlights include Capri, Amalfi, Porto Vecchio, Livorno (for Florence/Pisa), Portofino and St Tropez, with up to 33 free excursions and a 1-night pre-cruise luxury hotel stay in Rome.

Rome to Barcelona; 10 nights sailing November 10
This classic Med voyage is now priced from just £2,318pp based on two people sharing an H category suite (subject to availability). Highlights include Livorno (for Florence/Pisa), Ajaccio, Genoa, Monte Carlo (overnight), Provence, Palma de Mallorca and Valencia, with up to 52 free excursions, plus a 1-night pre-cruise luxury hotel stay in Rome. 

 

And, as with all Regent cruises, it all comes with free flights and transfers, unlimited shore excursions on every cruise and all-inclusive onboard, with fine dining, premium spirits and fine wines, gratuities and entertainment all included. 

 

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury cruising specialists.

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Grab A Regent Bargain

It's definitely bargain time again this week, and the latest round of special offers come from luxury all-inclusive line Regent Seven Seas, who have a series of well-priced deals for some late-summer and early autumn voyages.

Take your pick from this fabulous selection of four Mediterranean cruises:

Rome to Venice
On Seven Seas Mariner, 10-nights sailing August 29. New price from £3,149 per person based on two people sharing an H category suite (subject to availability). Highlights: Rome, Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa, Capri, Taormina, Valletta, Kotor, Dubrovnik and Venice (overnight), with up to 35 free excursions PLUS a 1-night pre-cruise luxury hotel stay in Rome.
 

Rome to Monte Carlo
On Seven Seas Mariner, 7-night cruise sailing October 17 now from £2,332pp based on two sharing a G category suite (subject to availability). Highlights: Rome, Capri, Amalfi, Porto Vecchio, Florence/Pisa, Portofino, St Tropez and Monte Carlo with up to 33 free excursions PLUS a 1-night pre-cruise luxury hotel stay in Rome.

Venice to Rome
Also aboard Seven Seas Mariner, this 10-night voyage sails on October 31 and is now priced from £2,599 pp based on two sharing an H category suite (subject to availability). Highlights: Venice, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Valletta, Taormina, Capri, Florence/Pisa, Monte Carlo, Portofino and Rome, with up to 36 free excursions PLUS a 1-night pre-cruise luxury hotel stay in Venice.

Rome to Barcelona
On November 10, Seven Seas Mariner sails a 10-night cruise that is now priced from £2,551pp based on two sharing a G category suite (subject to availability). Highlights: Rome, Florence/Pisa, Ajaccio, Genoa, Monte Carlo (overnight), Provence, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia and Barcelona, with up to 52 free excursions PLUS a 1-night pre-cruise luxury hotel stay in Rome.

And, as with all Regent voyages, it is all included, with free flights and transfers, free pre-cruise hotel stay, free shore excursions, all-inclusive on board (with no supplements for alternative dining and all drinks complimentary) and all gratuities included.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury cruising specialists.

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Star Clippers Return For Monaco Grand Prix

Tall-ship specialist Star Clippers is offering the chance to take in the thrills of the legendary Monaco Grand Prix in 2014 as part of a nine-night cruise-and-stay holiday on the 170-passenger tall ship Star Flyer. Hear the roar of the cars and the cheers of the crowd, smell the burning rubber and soak up the electric atmosphere of the most glamorous date on the Formula 1 calendar!

Star Clippers is offering a one-off voyage incorporating this thrilling event, departing on May 24, 2014, and boarding the ship in Cannes. On May 25, the ship will be anchored off the harbour at Monte Carlo for the day, with general admission tickets included for all guests.

Star Flyer then departs on a voyage around Corsica and the French Riveria, calling at L'lle Rousse, St Florent, Figari Beach, Bonifacio, Porto, Scandola Nature Reserve, Porquerolles, Sanary-sur-Mer and St Tropez, returning to Monaco on May 31, after which two nights at the four-star Hotel Port Palace is included. This is the ideal opportunity to enjoy Monaco after the excitement of the Grand Prix has calmed down and guests will be given a 'Passport to Monaco', offering access to museums, sights and attractions. The adventure ends on June 2 with a transfer from Monaco to Nice airport by helicopter.

Prices are from £2,599 per person, including flights from London to Nice, transfers, full board on the cruise, bed and breakfast in the hotel, Grand Prix general admission tickets, helicopter transfer to Nice, Passport to Monaco and port taxes.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury cruise specialists.

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Cuba, Monte Carlo & Palma on Star Clippers Menu for 2014

Tall ship cruise specialist Star Clippers has announced new ports, new destinations and new itineraries for 2014 on board the line’s three head-turning sailing ships, Star Clipper, Star Flyer and Royal Clipper.

In February 2014, Star Flyer (above) will operate a maiden season in Cuba, returning to the island for a second season from November 2014. In May 2014, Grand Prix fans will be able to access the atmosphere of the most prestigious race of the F1 season in Monte Carlo, when guests on Star Flyer will be in pole position in the harbour. Summer 2014 sees Star Clippers sailing a season from Palma de Mallorca for the first time, while new ports of call include Porto and the Scandolo Nature Reserve in Corsica, plus La Sabina in Formentera. 

Another brand new itinerary has been introduced for the 2014/15 Caribbean season, where Royal Clipper will operate a completely new cruise in March 2015, spending a leisurely two weeks sailing the southern Caribbean and skimming the coast of South America on a one-off voyage to Venezuela and the Dutch Caribbean. 

In addition to new destinations and routes, there is more variation in length of cruise than ever before, from a three-night taster from Venice in September to a 21-night transatlantic crossing on Royal Clipper from Barbados to Rome. 

To celebrate the new programmes and new itineraries, Star Clippers are offering up to 20% early booking discount on certain itineraries, with an additional 5% discount for repeat passengers. 

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury cruising specialists.

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Holland America's Med Cruise Bargain

Holland America Line is offering an 11-night Mediterranean Explorer cruise from just £699 per person this month - and guests can upgrade to an Ocean View stateroom for only £1. This offer includes full board accommodation and is based on two people sharing a stateroom on MS Noordam.

The exciting itinerary kicks off in Barcelona on July 24 and heads first for Palma de Mallorca, the vibrant capital of Majorca, followed by cultural Marseille, home to the famously delicious ‘bouillabaisse’ seafood dish. The ship then travels east to Monaco’s glamorous Monte Carlo where guests can soak up the sun with the rich and famous. Journeying on to Italy, the next port of call is Livorno, a classic Renaissance city from where passengers have the opportunity to visit Florence and Pisa.

After a relaxing day at sea, a great opportunity for making the most of Noordam’s pools and sundecks, the ship arrives in Tunisia’s La Goulette (for the city of Tunis), where the famous Bardo Museum can be explored. The ship moves on to Palermo in Sicily where Roman, Norman and Arab influences combine, celebrating the cultures that are explored throughout this itinerary. The penultimate port of call is Naples, from where Pompeii and Capri can be visited, before arriving at Civitavecchia, the historical port leading to Rome.

Prices start from £699pp for an inside stateroom on a full board basis. Guests can upgrade to Ocean View Staterooms for just £1, with prices starting from £700. These prices exclude flights, although flights can be booked through Holland America request, with prices subject to availability.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury cruising specialists.

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Ventura Cruise - Monte Carlo & Eze

Guest blogger Danielle Fear, aka Cruise Miss, continues her Mediterranean voyage aboard the Ventura of P&O Cruises...

Yesterday we spent the day in good old Monaco. This was my fifth visit to Monte Carlo and, before leaving for the cruise, I had decided it would be nice to do a tour here this time and take in a little more of what this beautiful - and rich - port has to offer. During my Caribbean voyage, I booked an excursion with The Shore Excursions Group and had such a wonderful experience I decided to use them in Monaco.

After I booked the trip, I realised we would not get ashore until after the tour meeting time. I informed Shore Ex and they went to every length to alter our meeting time. Perfect! Our guide met us just yards from where the tender boats dropped us off and, by luck, it turned out we were the only people on the tour. Our guide mentioned the sights the tour took in and said we could alter it if we wished as there were just two of us, so we cut one or two bits out and custom-made it to suit us.

Our first stop was the stunning medieval town of Eze. The views were breathtaking and there were gorgeous gardens emitting the most delicious floral scents. I wish I could have bottled it - never have I smelled such fragrances from flowers. The streets were narrow and steep, it was rich in its own little history and the kind of place I love to visit during my travels. It actually reminded me of Savoca in Sicily, without the Godfather connection of course.

From here we worked our way back down into Monaco, again stopping to digest the views from above, and arrived at the Palace just in time for the changing of the guard. There were tourists everywhere and it was quite difficult to get close enough to see what was going on but the atmosphere alone was thrilling. Once the excitement calmed and the crowd dispersed, we grabbed a few pictures of the view across Monte Carlo then made our way down towards the Cathedral. 

 

I have visited some stunning churches in my time but this one is extra special. It was pristine

on the outside and, as soon as you stepped through the door, you felt so peaceful. At the back there is the tomb of Princess Grace Kelly. It was touching to see but also very sad. There were fresh flowers laid, along with a few other trinkets. Our guide had left us here to do our own thing for an hour, and, when we were ready to continue, she was there waiting.

Next came the world famous Monte Carlo Casino. To be honest, after visiting here several times already, I am more excited by the seemingly never-ending array of top-of-the-range and custom-designed Bentleys, Rolls Royce Phantoms, Ferraris and other fancy cars. It provides an amazing glimpse of how the other half live!

Our guide was wonderful, with an answer for every question. I was interested to learn more about the Prince and his family, and she told us the Prince was in the palace yesterday because the flag was flying. She told us more about Grace Kelly and her accident and then showed us the properties that belonged to her daughters, even giving us a brief outline of where they are today. From one viewpoint she mentioned we were actually in France; below us was the Principality of Monaco and just a stone’s throw to our left was Italy. She also pointed out that one particular building was an apartment complex where the rent is 120,000 euros - a month. Residents can drive their cars into custom-built elevators to take them directly to the floor on which they live. Can you imagine!

Today we are in one of my favourite countries, Italy, and It is another scorcher of a day!

More soon....

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Sample A SeaDream In The Med (And Save)

SeaDream Yacht Club - rated by the authoritative Berlitz Guide to Cruising as the ‘Best Boutique Cruise Line in the World’ (for 11 successive years) - has announced the introduction of exceptional fares for two Mediterranean voyages next month, providing an ideal opportunity for those wishing to try the SeaDream experience for the first time.

The two 7-night voyages offering these stunning fares - representing significant savings on the standard published fares - are:

June 22, sailing aboard SeaDream II from Monte Carlo to Rome, calling at Pampelonne Beach, St Tropez; Calvi and Bonifacio, Corsica; Amalfi, Sorento and Capri, Italy.
 

June 29, sailing aboard SeaDream I from Istanbul to Athens, calling at Kepez and Kusadasi, Turkey; Patmos, Parikia, Santorini and Hydra, Greece.

The "Book Today" inclusive voyage-only fares applying to both of the sailings is now at a special rate from only £2,199 per person, which represents almost a 65% saving on published brochure fares (based on 2 people sharing) and includes: accommodation in a luxury Yacht Club Deck 2 sea-view stateroom, all meals on board, complimentary champagne and open bar, wines with lunch and dinner, gratuities, use of recreational and water sports toys (subject to local conditions) and Government, port and handling fees.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury cruising specialists.

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Be AzAmazed With Azamara

As part of Azamara Club Cruises’ 2013 European season, newly refurbished duo Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey will launch AzAmazing Evenings, exclusive, custom-designed events which will immerse guests in the cultures that intrigue them. The inclusive night touring experiences are bespoke and authentic to the destinations in which they take place. 

The new season also marks the inclusion of boutique wines, international beers and select standard spirits in the ships' restaurants, bars and lounges when open. Travellers eager to experience Europe can also take advantage of up to $2,000 credit per stateroom against the voyage fare when booking flights through the line’s ChoiceAir feature. 

The twin ships will sail European waters through November, calling at familiar favourites such as Monte Carlo, Ibiza and Santorini, as well as some of the more hidden gems such as Sochi in Russia, host to the 2014 Winter Olympics; Cassis in France; and Propriano and Palamos in Spain. For an even more culturally-rich experience, guests can combine two, three or more consecutive sailings that repeat almost no ports and multiply their choices of AzAmazing Evenings and destination immersion.

Throughout the season, guests may also pair their holiday with a sailing that coincides with some of the region’s top cultural events, including the Monaco Grand Prix on 23 May or the British Open on 14 July.  For example, Azamara Quest’s seven-night, Seville April Fair sailing includes an opportunity for guests to experience Seville’s annual spring celebration, including a spectacular midnight fireworks show.  The ship, which sails to many destinations that larger ships cannot get to, docks in the heart of the city, just a short walk from all the festivities.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury cruising specialists.

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Regent's New 'Gift' Promotion

Regent Seven Seas has announced a new cruise booking promotion called ‘A Gift from Regent’. Guests who book any one of the 8 eligible Europe 2013 voyages will receive two exclusive offers of free unlimited Internet and a $300 per suite shipboard credit. The only choice to be made is which cruise to take.

The ‘Gift from Regent’ promotion is available on bookings made from now until May 31 and is valid on the following 2013 sailings:

Seven Seas Mariner

8 September: Adriatic Escape, Venice to Monte Carlo, 10 Nights

17 October: Italian Interlude, Rome to Monte Carlo, 7 Nights

24 October: Princes & Patricians, Monte Carlo to Venice, 7 Nights

10 November: Passage to Iberia, Rome to Barcelona, 10 Nights

20 November: South Atlantic Sojourn, Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro, 18 Nights

Seven Seas Voyager

26 September: Classical Visions, Barcelona to Rome, 10 Nights

23 October: Lands of Myths, Seas of Fables, Rome to Venice, 10 Nights

12 November: Red Sea Odyssey, Istanbul to Dubai, 21 Nights

 

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Free Wi-Fi With Regent

Among the welter of deals in what is called the 'Wave' season for cruise bookings in the early stages of the New Year, there's a really interesting one that caught our eye from the all-inclusive luxury line of Regent Seven Seas.

Regent have already published some pretty eye-catching savings for a number of cruises this year and, as they already come with free flights, shore excursions, gratuities and most drinks on board, it is hard to imagine what else they could add to make themselves more attractive. But they have.

So, just in time for the 'Wave' season promotions, guests making a brand new booking on any of Regent's selected voyages from today through to March 31 will receive FREE INTERNET access for the entirety of their voyage. The special promotion is valid on the following 2013 sailings on two of their ships:

Seven Seas Mariner 
24 April: Mediterranean Odyssey, Istanbul to Barcelona, 10-nights 
1 June: Italian Interlude, Venice to Rome, 10-nights 
28 June: Aegean Sojourn, Venice to Athens, 10-nights 
29 August: Venetian Dreams, Rome to Venice, 10-nights 

Seven Seas Voyager 
6 October: Mediterranean Melody, Rome to Monte Carlo, 7-nights 

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‘Sail & Save’ With Holland America

Holland America Line has launched a special ‘Sail and Save’ offer for bookings made by the end of January, meaning now is the time for savvy travellers to snap up their 2013 cruise holiday. The premium cruise line is offering week-long Mediterranean cruises from just £549pp cruise-only and ex-UK cruises from £599pp.

Plus, there are -

• Reduced cruise fares for third and fourth guests sharing a stateroom with two full-fare adults.
• Savings on combined back-to-back itineraries, known as ‘Collector’s Voyages.’
• Free car parking for customers in an ocean-view stateroom or above sailing from Dover.
• A worry-free deposit, allowing changes to ships, sailing dates, promotion codes and staterooms up to 90 days prior to departure or the final payment due date.

Great value cruises for 2013 include:

Mediterranean Glamour from £549pp

This seven-night cruise on Ryndam departs from Barcelona on April 16, calling at Monte Carlo, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), Palermo in Sicily and La Goulette (Tunis) before returning to Barcelona. Ocean view rooms are available from just £549 cruise-only, and third and fourth guests start from just £199 per adult. Fly/cruise fares start from £741 per person, including scheduled flights from London and transfers.

Norwegian Fjords from £599pp

For those wanting to avoid the airports, this seven-night cruise on Ryndam departs from Dover on May 4, calling at Bergen, Flam, Alesund and Eidfjord before cruising Hardangerfjord and then returning to Dover.

Iberian Collector’s Voyage from £1,599pp

This 22-night Mediterranean voyage on Eurodam has a superb itinerary, departing from Civitavecchia on April 29 and calling at Kerkira (Corfu), Katakolon (Greece), Thira (Santorini), Kusadasi (Ephesus) in Turkey and then overnighting at Piraeus (for Athens). The ship then continues to Messina, Naples, Cartagena, Malaga, Cadiz (Seville), Lisbon, Vigo, St Peter Port (Guernsey) and Zeebrugge (Brussels) before disembarking in Copenhagen. Third and fourth guests start from £466 per adult and £266 per child.

Jewels of the Baltic from £1,199pp

Discover more of Europe on a 14-night cruise on Ryndam, departing from Dover on May 18 and calling at Copenhagen, Warnemunde (Berlin) and Tallinn before overnighting in St Petersburg. The ship then continues to Helsinki before overnighting in Stockholm. It then cruises the Stockholm Archipelago and calls at Visby in Sweden before returning to Dover. Ocean view rooms are available from just £1,399 per person and include free parking at Dover. 

All prices include accommodation, all meals, snacks, teas, coffee and water (subject to availability).

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