THIS CRUISE OF contrasts between the ‘old world’ of the Scandinavian kingdoms and the ‘new world’ of the emergent former communist states of Russia and Estonia offers the opportunity for you to discover the history and culture of the countries bordering the Baltic Sea.

A cruising holiday is like no other holiday, combining the fascination of lazy days at sea with the excitement of visiting new places and far away horizons. Add to that the pleasures of ship-board life -including lots of good food, friendly service, and evening entertainment - and you have a very special holiday indeed. For 2010 we have teamed up with Cruise & Maritime Voyages to bring you four excellent itineraries onboard the cruise ship M/S Marco Polo. Destinations include the magnificent Celtic coastlines of Ireland and the Isle of Man, the enchanting cities of the Baltics, the warmer climes of the Mediterranean islands or a superb cruise to the Canary Islands and Madeira.

GLORIOUS BEACHES, COLOURFUL markets and fascinating history blend together on this two week cruise to the Western Mediterranean. Bustling Portimão is your gateway to the stunning Algarve and visits to Gibraltar and Tangier are a fascinating prelude to the delights of Spain’s contrasting Balearic Islands.ss