Aegean adventure

As October comes round, it feels like I can breathe again! When the crowds set sail, the Ionian finally returns to its usual calm self. Harbours empty and queues disappear, waiters have time to chat,

Simon Ellis completes the final leg of his three-month sabbatical cruise along the South Coast of England

‘The Mediterranean is all about food and there’s plenty of it’

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Whether you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-track adventure or a new perspective on a classic destination, there’s a cruise to make your island-hopping fantasy real

Whether you’re travelling with friends, as a couple or with family, there’s a ship to suit you, as our four writers discovered