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Riviera Cruise Signature Tour Programme

11 July 2022

New for 2023, Riviera’s Signature tours are an upgraded range of small-group tours with enhanced experiences that make these holidays truly exceptional. You’ll travel in an exclusive group of a maximum of 25 people and savour experiences such as a sunset aperitif in a rooftop bar overlooking Alghero’s quaint harbour, a wine tasting accompanied by local delicacies in a vineyard by Lake Garda...

Top Reopenings for Winter Sun

05 July 2022

Closed to visitors last winter, the following countries have all now reopened their borders, making them a great bet for a spot of winter sun. We’ve looked at what makes them such a winning bet for winter 2022–23.

Hygge Retreats for a Cosy Winter

05 July 2022

Embrace winter this year with a getaway that makes the most of this season’s unique charm. The Danish term hygge derives from the 16th-century Norwegian hugga, ‘to comfort or console’ (related to the English ‘hug’), and we’ve looked at some of our favourite hygge accommodations that will wrap you up all cosy and warm while also inviting you to make the most of the great outdoors that surrounds them.

Family activities in Madeira

04 July 2022

Increasingly recognised as a great destination for holidays with the with kids, this Atlantic island is a year—round spot with blissfully warm summers and mild winters and lively schedule of festivals and events that will help immerse you in daily life on the island, including the Flower Festival at the end of April or in early May. It’s also just less than four hours' flying time from the UK.

Our Favourite Places to Visit in France

04 July 2022

The French national celebration of Bastille Day each 14 July always reminds us how much we love to explore this this country, as a solo traveller, a couple, with friends or with kids. It’s hard to narrow down our top destinations in a country of such beauty and variety, but we’ve picked out some that are high up on our wish list...

Sail From the UK with Fred. Olsen

04 July 2022

Explore the world with Fred. Olsen this year and enjoy special savings on No-Fly cruises from as little as £399 per person, on an offer running 5 July to 31 August. Additionally, from 8 July, Fred. Olsen is no longer carrying out pre-departure Covid testing as part of the check-in process...

Events to Catch in Malta

27 June 2022

The Mediterranean islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino may be small but they pack a serious cultural punch to add to their allure as a beach destination. This archipelago is drenched in history, and as well as its Roman ruins, medieval castles, walled cities and atmospheric forts you’ll find a whole array of festivals and other events to join in with – ones that will help you truly get under the skin of this compelling country

Maldives Overwater Villas

20 June 2022

The Maldives now accounts for around two-thirds of the 8,000+ overwater villas estimated to exist around the world;. The following are some of our favourite overwater villas...