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Mediterranean Cruise Guide: When, Where & How

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The Mediterranean ranks among the world’s most sought-after cruise destinations.  You could explore Rome’s ancient ruins one day and wander through the cobbled streets of Corfu on the next. These cruises work well for a first cruise as well as a family holiday, solo escape, or a trip with friends. If you haven’t been on one yet, here’s a guide to when to go, what it costs, how to choose the right cruise, and more. Mediterranean Cruise Regions Mediterranean cruise itineraries   fall into two main regions: Western and Eastern. Western Mediterranean Cruises The Western Mediterranean is the most popular cruise region. Cruises here typically visit Spain, France, and Italy with stops at Barcelona, Rome, Marseille, Monaco, Naples, Genoa, Taormina and other coastal gems. These cruises tend to be fast-paced in port, with excursions to palaces, museums, galleries, and vibrant markets. No wonder they’re a favourite with couples, first-time cruisers, and history buffs. Eastern...
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The Real Reason to Choose Luxury Train Travel

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British Pullman: Some journeys begin the moment you step aboard That’s why they talk about their luxurious train ride all their lives. It’s not a way to get from point A to point B; it’s the way to get there. But there’s also a reason so many questions come to mind when thinking about such a concept. Well, we have already answered the most popular ones. Now it’s time to check if the rails call your name. Rovos Rail: Pride of Africa The Cost -  and What It Really Means Q: Why are luxury train journeys so expensive? We hear this first. And it is the right question to start with, because the honest answer reframes everything that follows: you are not buying a seat. You are buying an experience that could not otherwise exist. Consider what is woven into the price before the locomotive even moves: The carriages themselves. Many, like those on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, are original 1920s Art Deco wagons-lits, painstakingly restored over decades - t...
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