The recipe for the ultimate pre or post-cruise break in London? A quintessentially British hotel with lashings of literary history, afternoon tea, and plenty of 007 martinis
Karen Pasquali Jones
Karen Pasquali Jones is an award-winning editor who has made travel at the heart of every magazine and website she has launched or edited including World of Cruising, Love it! Mother & Baby, Real, Friday, Gulf News, Midcounties Co-op Magazine and Silver. She has written about cruise for the Sunday Times, Cruise International, Explorer and The Ethicalist among others. She is happiest onboard, gazing at the ocean on a balcony or on a dance floor.
Articles by: Karen Pasquali Jones
007 James Bond-inspired cruises that will leave you shaken not stirred
The name’s Blondes. Cruise Blondes. We know you’ve been expecting us so here, for your eyes only, are the best luxury cruises to the spectacular locations we’ve spied in the latest Bond movie
50 Shades of Scarlet – Why Richard Branson’s First Ship Will Really Float Your Boat
With personal ‘pleasure packs’, RockStar Agents to cater to your every whim, and a dance until dawn itinerary, Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady is making a splash with her seacations
Nobu’s world-famous Black Cod with Miso to make at home
Jump the long queues at the master chef’s restaurants and impress your family and friends by creating his signature dish with this simple recipe
To the Infinity Pool and Beyond! Why adults will love Disney Wish just as much as kids
Stellar cocktails in a spaceship zipping around the Star Wars galaxy, a gourmet menu created by a three-Michelin-starred chef and Royal suites with ocean views will make Disney’s new ship magical for grown-ups as well as families
Take That, Iona! Gary Barlow to perform as P&O Cruises names their new mega ship on 16 May
The singer will do a special performance for a VIP audience at Iona’s official naming ceremony in Southampton on 16 May
Eric Lanlard’s dreamy Easter desserts – including one you don’t have to bake!
Forget chocolate this Easter. Celebrity chef and P&O Cruises Food Hero Eric Lanlard shares his easy but oh-so-delicious recipes using oreos, fruit and Camembert cheese
What to pack for a Stylish Sea-cation
With our glamorous edit you’ll cruise through your staycation at sea looking your best whatever the weather
The no vaccination vacation – family cruises you can book for this summer
All aboard for a fun time with all the family once travel restarts – including no vaccination staycations
Six summer cruises you can take once you’ve been vaccinated
The cruise lines who can’t wait to have you on board once you’ve had your second shot
No vaccinations needed for family cruises around UK this summer with MSC
Guest of all ages can enjoy summer staycations as long as they have a negative Covid test, the family-run cruise line reveals
Sunshine staycations are for fully vaccinated UK residents only
Passengers wishing to sail on P&O Cruises UK coastal cruises this summer will need to show proof they’ve had both doses of vaccine against Covid-19
Sneaky peek at P&O Cruises’ new ship Arvia – a sunshine resort at sea!
With a swim-up bar, infinity pool, high ropes experience 54 metres above the ocean and a retractable SkyDome, the latest Excel class ship will sail all year round to the warmest climates
