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I’m not happy, Jan. My sister (not named Jan) has decided to (sensibly) stay on the ship today and skip the shore excursions. Who could blame her? The ship, Seven Seas Grandeur, is a beauty. It’s a rainy, grey Tuesday and she’s not the only one who would like to indulge in a cosy lie-in. […]
Tension is building in Sicily, and it’s not the mafia gangs or fiery Mount Etna causing trouble. Rather, it’s a culinary clash that has been smoldering for centuries. At the core of the conflict is the island’s famous arancini balls, said to have originated in Sicily in the 10th-century when it was under Arab rule. […]
I’ve landed in a Sea View with Terrace suite, which lives up to its name with a splendid view of Port Hercules, billionaires’ boats, and the Prince’s Palace. I spend a lot of time gazing out the windows. In a mini-state where space is at a premium, the size of the suite is extravagant. The […]
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Hot, crowded, chaotic Athens might well drive you mad, but you can’t beat 3400 years of recorded history and a civilisation that has influenced the world. Who goes there Some 1.5 million cruise passengers pass through Piraeus, which sees more than 1000 cruise ships dock annually. All major cruise companies are represented, whether they operate […]
Hyperactive Osaka is a hard-working, progressive, fun-loving city whose shopping, dining and street life provides a heady counterpoint to Japan’s cultural sights. Who goes there Some cruises do start or finish in Osaka, particularly those operated by small-ship companies such as APT, Heritage Expeditions, Ponant, Scenic and Travelmarvel. However, most ships are passing through, either […]
Ibex have returned to the peaks above the valley.Credit: Getty Images The hands-off approach has clearly been rewarded. This once heavily logged area is now a thriving alpine wilderness. Lozza pulls out his high-tech binoculars to look for red deer and chamois for us, then spots an ibex high up on a ridge, shyly hiding […]