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Editor’s Letter

Cruise International - AprilMay 2020

Málaga, Spain

Walvis Bay, Namibia

Cruise News

River Cruise News

SHOPPING • THE LATEST GORGEOUS THINGS AND GADGETS TO BUY FOR YOUR TRAVELS

CRUISE WELL • EVERY ISSUE WE BRING YOU THE LATEST HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEWS

SPRING treats • Bake Off’s Prue Leith and her niece Peta share delicious recipes from their new cookbook The Vegetarian Kitchen

NEW SHIPS • This issue we're on board Splendor, the new luxury vessel from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Scarlet Lady, the first ship from Virgin Voyages

REGENT SEVEN SEAS SPLENDOR • Glamorous sophistication and impeccable service make this ship luxury perfected, says Liz Jarvis

GETTING THERE

SCARLET LADY • The first ‘ladyship’ from new cruise line Virgin Voyages is stylish and innovative, discovers Liz Jarvis

Beyond THE SEA • WITH A RICH TAPESTRY OF HISTORY, ICONIC ARCHITECTURE, SUN-SOAKED COVES AND CAPTIVATING CULTURAL TREASURES, THE MED CONTINUES TO SPARKLE AS A CRUISE DESTINATION. HERE, DEBORAH STONE SELECTS THE MOST ENTICING ITINERARIES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

LAND of SMILES • Its troubled history and extraordinary beauty makes Cambodia one of the most compelling destinations you can visit on a river cruise, discovers James Litston

GETTING THERE

Fantasy ISLANDS • Unleash your inner Robinson Crusoe on one of these exotic private resorts exclusive to cruise lines.

“WE RENEWED OUR vows at sea” • Deborah Stone and her husband Nick were among 1,443 couples who broke a Guinness World Record in the Caribbean

GETTING THERE

Sailing SOLO • Whether you’re craving some well-earned tranquillity, or looking for an opportunity to meet new people while travelling the world, there have never been more options to cruise on your own, says Becky Wiggins

ON BOARD • We love seeing photos from your cruise adventures. Email us at info@cruise-international.com and the best photo published each issue will receive a fantastic £50 gift voucher

Wild WORLD • As we seek to connect more closely with the natural world, safari cruises are becoming one of the hottest travel trends. Nick Dalton selects some of the most enticing itineraries

The Insider • Our regular column from Andy Harmer, senior vice-president membership and director CLIA UK & Ireland

JULIE PEASGOOD • With so many onboard activities and excursions on shore, our celebrity columnist is thoroughly spoilt for choice

Charlie Dimmock • The TV presenter and gardening expert shares her favourite destinations