Katy Brennan

I was lucky enough to be given this amazing trip by my fantastic boss James Cole, to experience the cruise of a lifetime alongside my lovely colleague Emma Taylor.

Celebrity Cruises made the whole process seamless. When we arrived at our hotel in Quito it was explained to us that we should take it easy with it being our first night in the second highest city in the world. We were greeted by hotel staff who gave us some special tea for acclimatization to the high altitude.

On cruises to the Baltics you should always expect the unexpected. Watch the drama of the ever-changing scenery unfurl and hold your breath in anticipation as you wait to see some of the world's finest natural wonders appear before you.

Curious cities and towns are not only chic, they pack a punch with their epic architecture and rich culture. You'll be hooked by iconic destinations which leave you desperate to get under their skin and find out more. Read on and discover your next Baltic destination…

Every keen traveller has a bucket list of epic destinations they absolutely must visit one day. Cruising is no exception.

Whether it is cruising through the Suez Canal, staying in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora, standing atop the Great Wall of China, or snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef or even visiting the beautiful islands in the Caribbean there is a bucket list cruise out there for everyone. You may have seen our Ultimate Cruise Bucket List, but if not, click here.

I am so excited to share that in just a few months' time I will be lucky enough to fly half way around the world and set foot on islands which are remote, untouched, and mysterious. Very few tourists visit this stunning destination and that is thanks to the exceptional work put in by charities and conservation organisations to protect the natural environment and delicate ecosystems throughout the archipelago.

A few years ago I was lucky enough to sail on Uniworld's majestic River Princess along the beautiful Danube. As well as the river itself being a big tick off my bucket list (who doesn't want to sail down the beautiful blue Danube?!) the cruise was made even better by sailing with one of the best ultra-luxury cruise brands in the world.

With their hallmark of “stay longer, experience more”, Azamara Club Cruises promise to provide guests with incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in awe-inspiring destinations, alongside unparalleled wellness, excursions, and dining.

Katy here, I am one of the Elite Ocean experts here at Panache Cruises and I absolutely love talking to my customers about Azamara and the incredible sailings they have on offer. I hope you enjoy reading about my favourite things about Azamara, plus an insight into their beautiful ships!

Seabourn and Silversea have stormed ahead this week with the release of their amazing summer itineraries around the Greek Isles!

The week has started off with a bang as Seabourn have opened their bookings for three amazing itineraries around the Greek Isles this summer.

The world is full of incredible places just waiting to be explored on a luxury cruise. We all have our favourites - places we would happily return to again and again.