October 2023

THE PICTURESQUE Douro River in Portugal is a hidden gem of Europe, flowing through a landscape steeped in history and culture.THE PICTURESQUE Douro River in Portugal is a hidden gem of Europe, flowing through a landscape steeped in history and culture.

As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 57 years.As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 57 years.

Viking’s popular Explorer Sessions will be touring 16 regional locations across Australia this October and November.Viking’s popular Explorer Sessions will be touring 16 regional locations across Australia this October and November.

WITH EXCLUSIVELY adult, superyacht-inspired lady ships featuring signature red hammocks on every balcony and a focus on offering nothing but exceptional service, Virgin Voyages’ unique vision has been dropping jaws and winning awards (like Travel + Leisure’s ‘Best Cruise Line’ and Cruise Critic’s ‘Best Value-for-Money’) since their lady ships first hit the water.WITH EXCLUSIVELY adult, superyacht-inspired lady ships featuring signature red hammocks on every balcony and a focus on offering nothing but exceptional service, Virgin Voyages’ unique vision has been dropping jaws and winning awards (like Travel + Leisure’s ‘Best Cruise Line’ and Cruise Critic’s ‘Best Value-for-Money’) since their lady ships first hit the water.

Over tourism is one of the biggest issues facing travel hot spots, but as MAX FLETCHER discovers, there are still some corners of the world where tourism doesn’t exist and visitors are welcomed like part of the family.Over tourism is one of the biggest issues facing travel hot spots, but as MAX FLETCHER discovers, there are still some corners of the world where tourism doesn’t exist and visitors are welcomed like part of the family.

PONANT NOW includes daily off-ship excursions built into fares across its entire global itineraries.PONANT NOW includes daily off-ship excursions built into fares across its entire global itineraries.