Why the big new trend in travel is downsizing
Travellers are downsizing in everything from cruise ships to group tours and hotel rooms. Brian Johnston takes a look at the latest travel trend and its benefits.
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Brian Johnston
Brian Johnston seemed destined to become a travel writer and author: he is an Irishman born in Nigeria and raised in Switzerland, who has lived in Britain and China.
Ponant on track with launches of its new Explorer series of ships
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Azamara Club Cruises launch its early 2021 itineraries
Azamara Club Cruises has launched its early 2021 itineraries, during which it will be sailing across four continents.
The world's 10 best airports for food named
Not all airports serve bland food produced by multi-national chains.
Cruise review: Through Bordeaux on Uniworld's Bon Voyage
Uniworld's latest river-cruise ship Bon Voyage has just set sail in France's Bordeaux wine region. Brian Johnston is there to see whether it lives up to its name.
The nine things you should do in Kobe, Japan
World-beating beef, a historic castle, great views and craft beer are among the many charms of this prefecture.
Ten amazing rock art and cave paintings worth seeing
Art up to 40,000 years old: 10 rock art and cave paintings that are worth a viewing.
New Kyoto hotel: Sophistication meets Japanese sensibility
Kyoto's new hotel is so fresh you can still smell the pale paint.
A remarkable chance to rummage among the workings of a great cathedral
The secrets of a cathedral are revealed from the top down.
Cruise ship news: New luxury voyages for French Polynesia, the Caribbean and Greece
Latitude 33 offers a 16-night Brando, Black Pearls and Bora Bora journey in the South Pacific.
The nine things you must do in Singapore
Outstanding zoos, views and creative cuisine.
The best place in the world to see pandas
At China's premier panda conservation park you will learn that getting these cute cuddly creatures to bonk isn't easy.
Cruising news: Uniworld's newest luxury ship completes its first cruises in France's Bordeaux region
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Six of the best Adriatic ports beyond Dubrovnik
Don't miss these stunning ports on the spectacular Adriatic Coast.
Cruising news: Sail on back-to-back cruises with a series of Grand Voyages
A special 42-day Triple Tour in May 2020 allows guests to sail on all three Azamara ships in the Mediterranean, northern Europe and Russia.
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