Booking your first ocean voyage and don’t know where to start? Cruise expert Sara Macefield provides an insider’s guide to some of the best companies to set sail with

The insiders’ guide

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

A more structured holiday, like a cruise, can be an easier way to visit somewhere that has multiple points of interest or is protected for conservation reasons, or if you simply want to cover lots of

Take the train for a laid-back tour of the Côte d’Azur’s glitzy cities and lesser-known towns, jumping off to buy a slice of pissaladière, visit a museum or dip your toes in the sea.

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