Celebrity cruises are rising in popularity, with fascinating talks and appearances from famous faces. SARA MACEFIELD looks at some of the top attractions on the horizon

DUNCAN FORGAN chills out on a city and beach getaway beside the South China Sea, in Vietnam

FROM a mini break in Amsterdam to a private junk boat trip in Vietnam, Lynn Haughton selects some of the best cruises for a last-minute romantic getaway

HANOI, Vietnam: Huge bunches of sword coriander, Asian basil, Chinese chives, spearmint and dill gave off a pungent aroma.