‘You haven’t been on a cruise? Oh, you have to go on a cruise.’ These are words that many of us will be familiar with. A cruise is a very specific type of holiday, with very specific pleasure criteria. Floating on a ship the size of the moon for nigh-on two weeks is not everyone’s idea of a great time, but for some it really hits the spot, and this is what triggers the outpourings of love and recommendation.... read more

If you are looking for a great place to ski this season, you might find yourself overwhelmed because there are so many excellent ski resorts located all over the world to choose from.  How do you decide which one is the best one to visit?  There are numerous things that you might want to consider which will help you to narrow down the options available.  Also try to make a list of the key amenities that you would like to find at the ski resort (snow is just one of them!); as there are so many resorts around, you can ... read more

Today’s ultra long haul flights can see passengers spending 15 hours or more on an airplane.  What do you do to keep yourself entertained when you are stuck in your seat at high altitudes for an extended period of time?  On a regular flight you might be able to bring a book to read so you can relax for a little while.  Perhaps you have been dying to see the in-flight movie (in my case, Beethoven's 4th) on your flight and they can help you pass the time until you ... read more