Silversea launch its biggest ever world cruise
Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has introduced a new 70 destination world cruise for 2026 – their biggest voyage yet.
The 140 day itinerary allows passengers to ‘discover how the world was discovered’. The Curious and the Sea (as the cruise is called) sets sail from Fort Lauderdale in January and will arrive in Lisbon at the end of May, calling at 37 different countries along the way.
The bucket list-worthy cruise journeys through Central and South America, through to New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia, and India. The last leg passes through the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean before ending up in Portugal.
The impressive itinerary also includes nine overnight stays on land, and optional overland touring opportunities in Uzbekistan, Luxor, and the Balkans.
Book yourself onto this cruise of a lifetime from 22 June 2023.
France bans short-haul flights to cut carbon emissions
France has started banning domestic short-haul flights, in a bid to reduce their carbon emissions. Instead, passengers will be encouraged to travel by train.
Studies show that flying produces 77 times more carbon emissions than travel by train.
The short-haul ban applies to journeys that take less than two and a half hours by train. It currently affects journeys between Paris and cities Nantes, Lyon and Bordeaux.
The best times to book hotel rooms to ‘knock one third off’ room rates
Gone are the days of booking last minute to grab yourself a bargain. Thankfully, the experts at Travel Wanderlust have shared their tips for knocking up to a third off the cost of your booking!
According to them, 4pm onwards is the best time to get a deal on your trip away. Prices tend to fall even further after 8pm, as hotels look to avoid losing money on empty rooms.
Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert, recommends cancelling and rebooking your hotel rooms if you spot a lower price too (but only if there’s cancellation fee). Apparently, it can help to save hundreds!
