I have recently been fortunate enough to receive an invitation from Norwegian Cruise Line inviting me to join with them in the celebration of welcoming their newest ship into the port of Southampton, I was only too eager to accept their kind invitation.  On approaching the port of Southampton the new NCL Breakaway stood gleaming in the sunshine, a sight which one could not miss.   Afte...

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I was lucky enough to go out to Mauritius in November 2011 and visit some of the most amazing hotels. Mauritius had been a place i had always wanted to go to so i was extremely excited about this trip. We flew direct with Air Mauritius on there night flight which got you into Mauritius the following lunchtime. The flight is quite a long one, about 12 hours but it is most definitely ...

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I recently spent five nights on the Discovery ship and I enjoyed my cruise very much. Embarkation is rather primitive at Avonmouth and first impressions are not particularly good, however we were greeted by staff from the ship who were extremely friendly with huge smiles!!I had booked a superior outside cabin which was midships on deck 4.  The cabin was very clean, two single beds - the bathr...

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Having been born and raised in Malta I am slightly biased on this destination. Since leaving I have returned to Malta as a tourist staying at hotels and apartments, my favourite being the Westin Dragonara Resort, although all the hotels I have visited have been very child and family friendly. The Westin was our favourite as it suited all of us, the food was fantastic, offering both buffet and a la...

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As we began our descent we started to see the island, and what a beautiful site is was, swimming pool crystal clear sea with little islands of white dotted around. I flew directly from Heathrow to Male (the capital) with Sri Lankan airway’s which was a very good experience. When we landed we took a speed boat transfer to the island, we were greeted to cool towels and ice cold drinks which wa...

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Florida has got to be my favourite family holiday I have been on. We stayed just off of the 192 in a villa with a pool, which was just perfect to rest your feet after a long at the theme parks. This area is 10 minutes from Disney so an ideal location. We went in April which is a great time to go as it is drier and less humid that going in the summer months. Orlando is a holiday that you have to h...

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Formally called Constantinople, Istanbul was the capital of the Roman Empire and Europe's wealthiest metropolis, and is now the largest city in Turkey. So  I decided to spend a weekend visiting some of its more fascinating sites.  On this occasion, I stayed in backpacker’s accommodation right opposite the Hagia Sophia, and at 4 o'clock in the morning, when the call to pr...

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I have been very lucky to have travel to Australia twice in the last 3 years. It is such a large country with something for everyone.I have travelled to the following places Perth & the Margaret River, Hamilton Island, Darwin & Melbourne.I have had fantastic experiences in all locations, which I will tell you about below. Perth & The Margaret River We landed into Perth on a beautifu...

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 Vietnam was once a turbulent land however its now one of Asia's most diverse destinations.  I started my trip in Ho Chi Minh city with its lively streets, wide variety of shops & restaurant's and not forgetting the very moving museum which takes you back to a very difficult time for the Vietnamese people.  Moving up the coast by train was a 17 hour experience to ...

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I was lucky enough to take part in walking the famous Inca Trail trip in Peru last month and it was an incredibly challenging and exciting experience. We began our trip in Heathrow, meeting with our red Explore kitbags, most of us inexperienced trekkers and a little nervous.  I had been training for months, breaking in my new boots by hiking up and down Cheddar Gorge – but was still co...

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Florida is my passion, it is a destination I have fallen in love with and have visited 12 times, I have even booked another trip for next year!  When you mention Florida to people, they sometimes think it is only for young children or is all about Mickey Mouse. There is an element of this but Florida also has so much more to offer.  The beaches are rated some of the best in America, I h...

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I was fortunate to be offered a trip to Vietnam and Cambodia recently, I have to say that the service knowledge and smooth operation of our tour cannot be faulted.    Especially with the visa service giving a smooth, easy and stress free booking experience. We travelled with Vietnam airways on all long haul sectors and I have to admit I had slight reservations about travelling with...

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I was delighted to be invited to join a familiarisation trip aboard Uniworld’s eight month old, 5* S.S.Antoinette We boarded the ship in Basel ready for our journey on the Rhine through Switzerland, France, Germany and ending in Amsterdam.  S.S.Antoinette exceeded all expectations.  The furnishings on board are elegant and sumptuous with rich fabrics and drapes giving a luxurious,...

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Recently I was lucky enough to travel to the beautiful country of Jordan.  I have to admit that it wasn’t a holiday destination that had been on my travel radar.  I can now say that it is a country that I would happily recommend to anyone. We started our journey flying with the marvellous Royal Jordanian airlines to Amman.  I was lucky enough to have a local guide with me thr...

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When we launched our inaugural ‘Cruise from Taunton & Wellington’ last  September, all of us at Miles Morgan Travel thought it was a good idea and so did all of you, our holidaymakers! Collecting our cruisers from  their local pick-up points proved a massive draw. So on Monday 5th September 2011 our journey began on a privately chartered coach full of 26 eager and  ...

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This was a very interesting day for me as I have never before set foot on a cruise ship – or even an Ocean liner as is the case here!  However, I had high expectations of this vessel, as its name summons up images of grandeur and opulence. I saw examples of the full range of cabins including a standard outside double with balcony and a standard inside twin – both of which were pe...

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Sri Lanka has to be one of my favourite destinations to date and the native people really made the trip a memorable one.  There is so much to see and do from walking up Sangria to visiting the tea factories.  The elephant orphanage is a must and there is nothing quite like feeding them bananas and watching them bathing and play fighting.  It really is the closest you will ...

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Barbados is one of my favourite Caribbean Islands.  The unique 'Bajan' atmosphere makes the tropical island feel really special.  I stayed in the newly renovated Tamarind Hotel, which is part of Elegant Hotels (formely known as Tamarind Cove) and is on St James's Beach which is six miles from Bridgetown and 40 minutes from the airport. The Tamarind has three pools, a fitness centre, two ...

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A winter wonderland, Lapland is a magical experience!  My family and I stayed in a log cabin in the resort of Levi, which is a 20 minute drive from  Kittala airport.  The Levi log cabins are in a scenic wooded location close to the village centre and are well equipped and tastefully furnished with nordic pine.  In addition to all the modern appliances, the cabins also come with...

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Lake Como in Italy is Europe's deepest and third largest lake surrounded by soaring mountains, gentle foothills, lakeside towns and small villages making it an ideal place to holiday or take a short break. I was lucky enough to stay in The Grand Hotel Villa Serbolloni which is  5* deluxe accommodation built in the 19th century, situated on the edge of the lake a short stroll from the charmin...

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