Queen Elizabeth Adopts An Aussie Flavour With Akubras, RM Williams And Local Whisky

Generations of Australians have worn Akubra hats but while the iconic hat is best known for its close association with the land, now its taken on a new lease of life across the seas as an accessory worn by Cunard’s red jacketed bell boys, who are seen above showing off their new Aussie uniform on board…

ByRobyn Foyster25/02/20190Comments

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Cunard Launches Iconic New Aussie Partnerships

Luxury cruise brand Cunard is taking on a special Australian flavour with a series of iconic partnerships ahead of a record season for its luxurious Queen Elizabeth. The move sees Cunard joining forces with four key brands during Queen Elizabeth’s two-month Australian season in February and March 2019 including: fashion brand R.M. Williams, Akubra hats, boutique…

ByLJ Charleston02/03/20180Comments

Cruising Travel & Leisure

Silence Your Cruise Critic, Luxe Sailing Is Actually Awesome…

I’m the first to admit that my bags were packed full of assumptions, judgements and presuppositions towards my ‘luxury cruise’ from Sydney to Auckland aboard the Celebrity Solstice. As a well-seasoned traveller, I of course had the whole thing sussed before I even boarded the massive vessel on glorious Sydney harbour and was convinced my…

ByYvette Le Grew09/02/20170Comments

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Cruising Spectacular New Caledonia

I am slightly nervous being without my husband and kids, but when a crew member delivers a friendly “Hey welcome aboard’, all anxiety dissipates. I discover my cabin, which is bright and breezy with ample storage, comfy bed, flat screen tv and a picture perfect balcony for me to relax on, is all very shipshape.…

ByAnne Marie Cummins04/10/20150Comments

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Sex, Lies & Cruising: Hot Cabin Fever

Cathryn Chapman is making big waves. The author of Sex, Lies, and Cruising spent seven years travelling and sailing the seas on a range of cruise liners, and when it came time to return to dry land, she used her experiences as inspiration to pen her first raunchy fictional novel. Here, Cathryn reveals the deets behind…

ByFranki Hobson05/07/20151Comment

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Cruising Conditions: Health Considerations Before You Set Sail

Sailing off into the sunset doesn’t always mean just blissing out on board with cocktails in the sun. Cruisers of the high seas are often struck down with illness, especially due to the semi-closed and relatively crowded environment. “Influenza and seasickness are the most common reasons for illness or hospitalisation among cruise travellers," points out 1Cover…

ByThe Carousel28/06/20150Comments

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Go With The Glow On A Danube Cruise

There are few better ways to explore Europe than by luxurious river cruise, but for those who are interested in health and wellness there is a doubly fabulous option that will leave you with a post-holiday glow like never before – a 13-day wellness-themed cruise aboard Avalon Waterways’ Blue Danube Discovery river cruise. Starting in…

ByThe Carousel25/06/20150Comments