—, Here's Your Sunday Hot Gossip...

-, grab a coffee, put your feet up and let's get straight to the good stuff...

This week's Star Buy is a 7-night MSC Northern European Pearls cruise from Southampton from just £349pp. That's half price from the original £699pp plus it comes with gratuities included and 10% off port parking!

Holland America Line is having the biggest-ever fleet upgrade, we're serving up a guide to the food and drink that makes cruising such a treat, and we're heading east for a little holiday inspiration featuring Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai.

Not bad for a Sunday.

Holland America Line is investing more than $500 million into the biggest fleet transformation in its 150+ year history!

Six ships will be refreshed with stylish new staterooms, upgraded public spaces, the much-loved Grand Dutch Café and more of the premium Pinnacle Class experiences guests already love. With the first upgrades arriving from 2027, there's never been a more exciting time to discover Holland America Line.

One thing you'll never be on a cruise holiday? Hungry.

Whether you're dreaming of steakhouse dinners, fresh seafood, international cuisine or cocktails with an ocean view, cruising offers some of the most varied dining experiences in travel.

Discover everything you need to know about food and drink at sea, including what's included, what's worth upgrading and how to make the most of every meal onboard.

This week, we're getting to know Rob from the Cruise Nation team, the person behind many of the cruise deals, destination inspiration and holiday temptations appearing in your social feeds.

Favourite Destination: Olden Norway
"Possibly one of the most beautiful mountain villages I've had the fortune of seeing!"

Favourite Cruise Ship: 
P&O Iona "Enough to keep you occupied for loads of sea days, with a great selection of included dining options and non-extortionate speciality restaurants."

Ultimate Travel Bucket List: 
An Arctic or Scandinavian adventure "I LOVE the cold, so it only makes sense to explore some of the chilliest places on the planet."

Want to explore Norway like Rob?