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Two of our staff were lucky enough to board Hurtigruten's MS Trollfjord recently, to immerse in their truly authentic Norwegian experience. Northern lights, arctic dips, tasting reindeer, spotting trolls and gorgeous scenery - read their blog to find out why cruising this coastline has been called ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage’

Join three of our staff as they cruise to Norway on P&O's Iona - with fantastic facilities, amazing entertainment and food so good you'll wish you'd brought elasticated trousers, this large family friendly ship offers great value and stunning views. Read the blog to find out their trip highlights and top tips to make your Iona cruise perfect.

‘Travel is our tradition’, say Holland America Line, and Isabella from our Ringwood branch enjoyed all they had to offer onboard Nieuw Statendam as she cruised from Porto recently. From their origins carrying immigrants to the New World in the 1800’s, read how Holland America Line deliver their classic cruising experience in modern times. Isabella certainly enjoyed it, “The quality of the food and the staff, and the relaxing atmosphere created as a result, absolutely stand out for this operator.”

Donna from our Beccles Branch recently enjoyed a 5-night Signature Croatia Cruise with Unforgettable Travel onboard Memories, one of their small, yacht-like ships. Each vessel carries no more than 38 adult-only passengers for an intimate sailing experience, visiting smaller ports and reaching the heart of Croatia away from the larger tourist hubs. The itinerary took them to a different island each day, with swim stops in secluded bays and included excursions in each port to give a sense of each's history and culture. Donna really loved exploring the authentic heart of Croatia, "I can honestly say the whole experience from start to finish really was simply unforgettable!"

Join Natasha from our Lymington branch as she hops onboard a luxury Tauck river cruise to Belgium and Holland. This region is rich in idyllic waterways, historic architecture, old masters and craft beers, and Tauck’s award winning river cruises are the perfect way to see them. Inclusive of shore excursions, Tauck’s itineraries fully immerse you in each destination, and once back onboard you relax in luxurious style whilst travelling on to the next location - Natasha summarises her experience, “My trip was a brilliant mix of culture, scenery and local delicacies - I saw so many things!”

Join Rosie from Framlingham as she steps onboard Cunard’s iconic Queen Mary 2 – the world’s last ocean liner. Enjoyed by celebrities and royalty over the years, this gorgeous flagship is elegance personified, and having been built to entertain passengers for transatlantic sailings, she offers spacious interiors in which guests can relax and enjoy a host of leisure pursuits whilst at sea. Because of this classic heritage, Cunard sometimes suffers from the preconception that its cruises are formal affairs, aimed primarily for a mature clientele – come onboard with Rosie and discover how Cunard’s stylish charms appeal to absolutely everyone!

Join Sharon from our Beccles branch as she enjoys Uniworld's ultra-luxury river cruising on a two day trip down the Rhine. Here the little things make a big difference, such as being able to pull back the curtains in your pyjamas and enjoy the stunning views from a water-facing bed! Or perhaps your own personal butler will tend to your every need in one of the most spacious cabins currently cruising the rivers of Europe! Read Sharon's full blog to find out how SS Victoria delivers on Uniworld's ultra-luxury promise...

Fred. Olsen Travel has announced that Tracy Clenshaw has joined the company in the newly-created role of Head of Commercial.

Unlike its better known Balkan neighbours such as Croatia and Greece, Albania is not yet on many people's travel radar. Find out what Rosie from our Framlingham branch discovered about this beautiful country and its fascinating history, when she joined a small group Southern Balkans tour as a solo traveller.

If you think that the Caribbean is all about swimming and snorkelling in crystal clear seas, then you're only imagining half of the possibilities. Read our blog to explore some of the amazing things you can do in those warm turquoise waters - from swimming with pigs and stingrays, to visiting an underwater art gallery, to bobbing down a river in a giant rubber ring! The Caribbean has a host of water-based fun for you to explore so read on to find out more