EMILY BAMBER learns how to really pamper passengers on a cruise

Intimate cruise ships offer a private yacht feeling without a hefty price tag, says EMILY BAMBER

Take a cruise off the beaten track and explore some unusual but magical destinations, says DEBORAH STONE

In the final part of our series, NORMAN MILLER, leisurely crosses from Kent’s Royal harbour to the atmospheric Belgian resort of Ostend

Pack your binoculars as there's plenty to see on a wildlife cruise - from whales and penguins to rhinos and orang-utan, says EMILY BAMBER

ADAM HELLIKER takes his maiden voyage aboard the elegant Brilliance of the Seas as she embarks on her inaugural Middle East cruise from Dubai

Explore ancient wonders and follow in famous footsteps by taking a cruise that brings the past to life, says EMILY BAMBER

In the latest in our series on the UK's best ferry routes, NORMAN MILLER takes in the diverse attractions of Rosyth and the pretty port of Zeebrugge

It’s that time of year again when the papers are awash with the A-list sunning themselves aboard sleek, white yachts in glamorous Mediterranean harbours. If money is no object and you want to holiday like a star, follow in their footsteps and set sail for one of these glitzy ports says ANNABEL MACKIE

THE biggest challenge of holidaying abroad with three young children is getting there. Negotiating airports and resort transfers can consume the best part of two days, a stressful experience with a brood in tow.