SILVERSEA SHIPS SET TO SHOWCASE SCULPTURE COLLECTION The all-suite, ultra-luxury ships of Silversea Cruises will soon feature a collection of 38 bronze statues, figurines, and sculptural reliefs by the acclaimed Italian sculptor Francesco Messina. The line has just completed the first installation of 12 pieces aboard Silver Shadow. Silver Whisper will unveil its collection in mid-December, and the balance of the artwork will be rolled out aboard the rest of the fleet by mid-2006.
Classical Music along the Danube The River Danube might be considered the cradle of classical music with so many great composers associated with the Austro-Hungarian empire – Schubert, Mozart, Haydn, Brahms, Bruckner and the Strauss family. The music of some of these great men, as well as composers from other European countries will be featured on this classical music cruise. In 2006 it will be Mozart’s 250th anniversary. What better way to celebrate this occaision than with a classical music cruise on board the five star MS Mozart sailing along the beautiful blue Danube River. Prices start from £1795 for a seven night holiday including return British Airways Club Europe flights from London Heathrow and selected shore excursions. Crystal Cruises makes it ten out of ten Crowning a decade of excellence and innovation, Crystal Cruises has once again received the “World's Best Large- Ship Cruise Line" award from the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. With an overall score of 94.1, one of Crystal's highest ratings ever, the luxury cruise specialist tops all cruise lines, both large and small. Its ten consecutive years of “wins” is unprecedented by any cruise line or hotel. SeaDream to operate Yachting Adventures in South America Featuring Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina SeaDream Yacht Club has announced the introduction of ten sailings in South America in the Winter season of 2006-2007.Sailing include Brazil from Tenerife, Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, and Buenos Aires ending in Rio de Janeiro. The 110-passenger mega yacht SeaDream will capture the interest of all adventure cruisers.
Hebridean by Royal Appointment The Queen is to celebrate her 80th birthday next year by chartering Hebridean Princess for the week-long cruise around the Western Isles of Scotland. The voyage will take place in August, and She will be accompanied by Prince Philip and other members of her family. Also in the news VisitScotland awards Hebridean Princess their 5 Star commendation, the first ever to have been made to a cruise ship. Where Luxury meets nostalgia with Star Clippers. As fleet as the wind and as graceful as swans. These true clipper ships reflect there proud hertitage in every inch of their polished brass and gleaming brightwork. Discover a new age of sail, where the traditions of the past are happily married to the comforts and amenities of the present. Created for luxuryloving passengers who also love traditions and romance, carrying just 170 guests in pampere
CUNARD LINE'S 2006 LEGENDARY VOYAGES TO EUROPE PROVE EVER POPULAR. Capitalizing on its distinction of being the only ocean liner providing regularly scheduled service between New York and Southampton, Queen Mary 2 offers guests the tempting option of combining an east and westbound transatlantic voyage with a12-day Mediterranean Explorer cruise. From Rome and the legends of the ages: the Vatican and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel to shopping in Barcelona where you can sample its uniquely charming streets. This is truly an experience to savour! Sailings start in May followed by June, July and September. Travel the route of Rick Stein's French Odyssey as seen recently on BBC2 TV Experience your own French Odyssey journey in Southern France by hotel barge as you follow in the footsteps of Rick Stein onboard the classic hotel barges Anjodi or Rosa. Enjoy travelling at a walking pace along Europe’s smaller canals, rivers and lagoons together with off the beaten track excursions. For more details on hotel barging take a look at our feature on page 11.
	HOLIDAY SURVEY POINTS TO NEW TREND... EXOTIC MULTI LOCATION IN, SINGLE DESTINATIONS OUT! A new breed of holidaymaker is keen to explore as much of the world as possible rather than spend one or two weeks in a single destination. These are the findings of a new survey from P&O Cruises which reveals that people in their forties and fifties much prefer an eclectic mix of exotic holiday experiences. Among the most unusual holiday ideas revealed in the survey of 500 holidaymakers was the idea of working with crocodiles in Botswana, bungee jumping in South Africa and horseback riding in Sierra Nevada. THE TOP 10 DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS WERE: 1 Visiting the Maldives 2 Seeing the Hong Kong skyline 3 Exploring Rio de Janeiro 4 Sailing in the Caribbean 5 Driving across Australia 6 Shopping in New York 7 Island hopping in the Seychelles 8 Exploring China’s ancient heritage 9 A safari holiday 10 Chilling out on a Hawaiian beach
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