WELCOME
Dear reader,
Welcome to our redesigned Cruise magazine, especially for you, our loyal Cruise Thomas Cook customer.
Looking for inspiration for your next voyage? Steve Read rounds up the latest developments in the Caribbean so you can stay ahead of the tropical curve on page 38, while Tobi Cohen tells you how to maximise a port stop to Russia’s second capital, St Petersburg, on page 32.
Elsewhere, with the rise in ex-UK cruising, we select seven itineraries where you won’t need to board a plane (page 52). And don’t miss our heartwarming real-life story about Julie Alpine’s last holiday before motherhood. Nicknamed ‘babymooning’, she reveals how the cruise actually helped her to deal with her hopes and fears (page 60).
And of course, we have reviews of the very latest ships to enter the waters. Fran Golden gives us her upfront and honest opinion on both Celebrity Solstice and Ruby Princess in First Look (page 26). Which leaves only one question. Which one will you book?
Happy sailing, and enjoy the issue.
With best wishes,
Marc Bennett
Director, Cruise Thomas Cook
Contributors
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Steve Read This issue, The Sun and Sky cruise expert Steve tells us why a Caribbean itinerary is perfect for beating the credit crunch, and offers his expertise in Cruise Clinic. “I have the best job in the world,” he says. “Cruises are the most enjoyable way to see the world – and I get paid to do it!” |
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Rick Pushinsky Formerly a painter, Rick is a freelance photographer, regularly shooting for the Sunday Times Style magazine among others. He got lost on board his first ship, the Queen Mary when he was eight – and managed to do the same when he photographed our babymooning cruisers. |
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Fran Golden Having been on nearly 100 ships in the past 20 years, Fran has written about cruising for US publications the Boston Herald, New York Daily News and Global Traveler among others. She gives us the lowdown on the latest big-name sailings, Celebrity Solstice and Ruby Princess. |
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