Take a Longer Cruise to Make the Most of Time Away
Taking one of the many longer cruises on offer to holidaymakers is a great way of making the most out of time away from home - and also gives intrepid travellers the chance to take in a number of fascinating spots all on one trip.
The only problem is choosing which cruise holiday to take, with options ranging from intriguing tours of historic capitals to whole-of-continent adventures and itineraries taking in interesting cities in central Europe.
One of the most popular cruise options - and one that is ideal for history buffs - is a 23-night cruise to Greece, Tunisia and Turkey, which visits two of the world's finest ancient capitals, Istanbul and Athens.
Other stops on this cruise, which departs the UK from Dover, include Spain, Portugal, Malta and the beautiful Sardinia, making for the ideal mix of culture and relaxation.
For something a little different, those taking longer cruises could consider a 22-night voyage to Venice and the Adriatic, which provides a great mix of interesting cities off the beaten tourist track, as well as sunbathing and beach fun.
This trip visits the islands of Ibiza and Malta, and also calls at Lisbon in Portugal and Koper in Slovenia.
Dubrovnik, the vibrant Croatian city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is another calling point that will appeal to those interested in seeing a different part of Europe.
If you are seeking sun and sand, a 35-night trip to Cuba and the Caribbean is ideal.
Stops at cities such as Cartagena in Colombia, Colon in Panama and the fabulous Havana in Cuba make this a fast-paced and energetic tour that still makes time for serious relaxation.
However, travellers looking for a longer cruise that gives the option of getting well and truly under the skin of a particular culture will not be disappointed with an 89-night epic voyage around the entire continent of South America.
This amazing journey begins with stops in Tenerife, Tortola, the fascinating city of New Orleans and Houston, before taking globetrotters down to Jamaica.
Following a cruise along the Panama Canal, the ship takes in an enviable itinerary of stops including Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and Cape Verde.
Highlights of the trip include a visit to the beautiful Amazon, the vibrant and fast-paced city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and a sail around Cape Horn.
This cruise stops at Madeira on its voyage back to the UK, where the boat docks at the port of Southampton.
The only problem is choosing which cruise holiday to take, with options ranging from intriguing tours of historic capitals to whole-of-continent adventures and itineraries taking in interesting cities in central Europe.
One of the most popular cruise options - and one that is ideal for history buffs - is a 23-night cruise to Greece, Tunisia and Turkey, which visits two of the world's finest ancient capitals, Istanbul and Athens.
Other stops on this cruise, which departs the UK from Dover, include Spain, Portugal, Malta and the beautiful Sardinia, making for the ideal mix of culture and relaxation.
For something a little different, those taking longer cruises could consider a 22-night voyage to Venice and the Adriatic, which provides a great mix of interesting cities off the beaten tourist track, as well as sunbathing and beach fun.
This trip visits the islands of Ibiza and Malta, and also calls at Lisbon in Portugal and Koper in Slovenia.
Dubrovnik, the vibrant Croatian city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is another calling point that will appeal to those interested in seeing a different part of Europe.
If you are seeking sun and sand, a 35-night trip to Cuba and the Caribbean is ideal.
Stops at cities such as Cartagena in Colombia, Colon in Panama and the fabulous Havana in Cuba make this a fast-paced and energetic tour that still makes time for serious relaxation.
However, travellers looking for a longer cruise that gives the option of getting well and truly under the skin of a particular culture will not be disappointed with an 89-night epic voyage around the entire continent of South America.
This amazing journey begins with stops in Tenerife, Tortola, the fascinating city of New Orleans and Houston, before taking globetrotters down to Jamaica.
Following a cruise along the Panama Canal, the ship takes in an enviable itinerary of stops including Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and Cape Verde.
Highlights of the trip include a visit to the beautiful Amazon, the vibrant and fast-paced city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and a sail around Cape Horn.
This cruise stops at Madeira on its voyage back to the UK, where the boat docks at the port of Southampton.
