Happy New Year! Well Christmas is over for another year and while Lords were leaping and the geese were laying, the team here have been busy putting together the 2nd edition of Sail Away magazine and I am delighted to say what an exciting edition it is! As the New Year begins and the winter nights are still with us, what better time is there to sit in front of the fire and think where your 2006 cruise will take you. This issue is packed with ideas and news from some of the worlds leading cruise lines. Whether you wish to take an adventure in Alaska or a hotel barge in France you will find it inside.

As always we want to bring you the widest choice from the worlds leading cruise lines. In this edition you will find features on Norwegian Coastal Voyages with their thrilling and scenic itineraries, Radisson Seven Seas who offer Antarctica experiences amongst others, Crystal Cruise Lines, who have once again received the Conde Nast Traveller award for the ‘Worlds Best Large-Ship’ and Oceania Cruises, who give us an insight to their three best kept secrets. I would like to say a big thank you to all those who attended our ‘Meet the Experts’ day which was held in conjunction with Hebridean Island Cruise Lines. A great day was had by all and its no wonder the Queen has charted the Hebridean Princess! There will of course be more ‘Meet the Experts’ events to come so if you missed out be sure to contact us to have your place guaranteed next time. Up to date details can be found on our website www.cotswoldcruiseclub.com on forthcoming events or the opportunity to visit a ship while it’s in the UK. As you may have come to know by now our job is all about finding memorable cruises. The team here thrive on a challenge so whatever your dreams we will try to make them possible for you. Over the past year we have sent our customers to all corners of the world, so whether it is a river cruise in Russia, a private house boat in India or even a round-the-world freighter voyage, we can make it possible! May I take this opportunity to wish you all a happy New Year once again Wendy Atkin-Smith Managing Director < back to contents