Cruising the danube

Emma Justice sets sail on a bucket-list voyage of discovery from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Swap far-flung escapes for those closer to home with a visit to some of the best lesser-known spots in Europe, from Mediterranean hidden gems to epic icy adventures

There’s no better way to discover the treasures of ancient Egypt than on a voyage through time on the Nile, says James Cunningham

Escape the summer heat with a ‘coolcation’ to the stylish capitals of Sweden , Norway and Denmark …

IT’S STILL POSSIBLE TO ESCAPE THE CROWDS WITHOUT SAILING TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH. CRUISERS SHARE THEIR FAVOURITE LOCAL OR SECRET SPOTS... PLUS HOW TO FIND A BARGAIN BERTH IN EUROPE THIS SUMMER

From cruises to tours and even honeymoon resorts, we’ve found three of the best ways to explore these sun-filled tropical islands