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If you’re already awake scrolling, you may as well make it productive... or at least holiday-related.

We’ve rounded up this week’s hottest cruise gossip and holiday distractions all in one place. We’re talking a Luxury Western Mediterranean Cunard escape from just £729pp, football legend Gianfranco Zola joining MSC Virtuosa and Alaska cruises from £1349pp for anyone who’s spent this week questioning why British houses seem built to trap heat.

Talking of weather... if this week’s heatwave has you dreaming of somewhere cooler, sunnier or just generally less sweaty, our Cruise Climate Guide is here to help narrow things down.

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola is swapping Stamford Bridge for MSC Virtuosa this October, joining a special sailing from Southampton packed with football-themed experiences. Think live Q&As, meet-and-greets, training sessions and penalty shootouts, all included as part of the cruise from just £454pp.

The UK had one hot week and suddenly we’re all climate experts. If you’re already dreaming of guaranteed sunshine (or somewhere cooler), our Cruise Climate Guide has you covered.

We recently sent Shirley from the Cruise Nation team onboard Celebrity Apex and the verdict was pretty unanimous... this ship knows how to impress.

From the moment she stepped onboard, it was the little details that stood out. The iconic Magic Carpet quickly became a favourite for cocktails with ocean views, while Eden and the Rooftop Garden offered some of the most beautiful spaces on the ship to relax, unwind and watch the world go by.

The food was another highlight. Across the complimentary restaurants, the dining and service were exceptional, proving you don't need to book speciality dining to enjoy a memorable meal onboard. The Martini Bar also became a regular stop thanks to its lively cocktail-making shows, while the entertainment throughout the ship delivered plenty of wow-factor from morning to night.

As Shirley put it: "Celebrity Apex is one of those ships where the journey is every bit as exciting as the destinations."