Michael Grant has spent a decade on cruise ships, entertaining passengers and sailing the high seas. But is life on a cruise ship as glamorous and carefree as it sounds? We managed to grab ten minutes with Michael to find out what the job's really like. When did you start working on cruise ships? ... Read more
Cruise holidays have evolved. The landscape of uninterested couples sipping martinis has slid off the dance floor and into folklore. Those of us who are cruise virgins can now be incentivised not only by the fact that you pay up-front (and therefore stick to a budget) but that you can experience eve... Read more
When we decided to look into the world of decadent cruising, we decided to chat to a blogger who loves taking to the high seas as much as we do. That’s where the editor of Cruise Hive, Emrys Thakkar, comes in. He’s been exploring the world for many years, and he’s travelled on some truly incredible ... Read more
Danielle Fear, aka CruiseMiss, is a force to be reckoned with in the cruise world. After taking her first cruise in 2007, she soon discovered her passion for travelling the high seas in style. “My first cruise was the complete opposite to everything I had imagined a cruise to be,” she says. “It was... Read more
Cruising used to be the domain of the elderly and infirm, people who didn’t like flying, and people who liked to take their travel at a slower pace. These days, it’s way cooler than stuffing yourself on a plane and not leaving your resort for two weeks. Here’s why. Danielle Fear from Cruise Miss ... Read more
As promised last month, here is our monster list of music cruises. These events are much more than just concert cruises; they are interactive events where everyone has a backstage pass. Whether you're a goth, metal-head, rocker, raver or jazz enthusiast, there is a music cruise for you in this list.... Read more
Jason Leppert is something of an expert when it comes to cruises – he took his first one at the age of two, and he hasn’t stopped since. His blog, Popular Cruising, attracts huge numbers of cruise fans – and Jason is always on hand to chat to fellow cruisers about their trips, their favourite desti... Read more
It's generally known that age isn’t anything but a number - and we couldn’t agree more. There’s been a huge increase in the number of older people saying ‘Pah!’ to their advancing years, and seeing the world. Which is great. However, being an older traveller brings its own set of advantages and dis... Read more
Thinking of heading to the USA or Canada for your skiing or snowboarding holiday this year? Whether you’re a complete newbie or a seasoned expert, we’ve got you covered with the best resort recommendations for all abilities. BEST RESORTS IN US AND CANADA FOR BEGINNERS KIMBERLY ALPINE RESORT - BRIT... Read more
The word 'festival' almost invariably brings to mind images of welly-clad punters squelching through the mud 'somewhere, somewhere in a field in Hampshire' (as Pulp so memorably put it). Just thinking that festivals start and end with the likes of Glastonbury is to do the others a disservice. After... Read more