Harriet Mallinson

London

Digital Editor - Sailawaze and Family Traveller. All views my own | Travel, cruising, wellbeing, news, health and fitness.

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Marella Cruises winter 2026 cruise holidays revealed

1 week ago | sailawaze.com | Harriet Mallinson

Sign up to our newsletter Newbies Marella Cruises has revealed its winter 2026 programme with new ports in North Africa and the Mediterranean, plus fresh Caribbean itineraries and expanded Cruise & Stay holidays.
Norway fjords cruise: 3 of the best with Ambassador Cruise Line

1 week ago | sailawaze.com | Harriet Mallinson

Sign up to our newsletter Escape to the country Norway fjord cruise holidays are high on the bucket list of many travellers thanks to the beauty and majesty of the Norwegian fjords – but which are best? Norwegian fjords offer some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, from towering cliffs to thundering waterfalls, all set amid a verdant and glistening landscape packed with potential for adventure.
The Arctic adventure so thrilling I forgot to look for the northern lights

2 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Harriet Mallinson

I’d assumed Swedish Lapland would mean stylish chunky knits and chic fur hats, but I’ve just been strapped into a bright orange survival suit that consumes everything but my face. I’m an oversized traffic cone turned Teletubby – but thus goes the fashion when floating in icy Arctic waters. I’m in Sweden’s far north, trying to pre-empt a northern lights no-show by diving (literally) into more Earthly adventures.
The Arctic adventure so thrilling I forgot to look for the northern lights

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Harriet Mallinson

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The Arctic adventure so thrilling I didn’t need the northern lights

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Harriet Mallinson

There’s more to Lapland than chasing aurora borealis and searching for Santa, as Harriet Mallinson discovers on a survival experience in SwedenI’d assumed Swedish Lapland would mean stylish chunky knits and chic fur hats, but I’ve just been strapped into a bright orange survival suit that consumes everything but my face. I’m an oversized traffic cone turned Teletubby – but thus goes the fashion when gloating in icy Arctic waters.
Royal Caribbean unveils Perfect Day Mexico & new private islands

3 weeks ago | sailawaze.com | Harriet Mallinson

Sign up to our newsletter Go big or go home Royal Caribbean has unveiled Perfect Day Mexico – a record-breaking new private island resort – along with three more beach escapes. If you thought Royal Caribbean had already peaked with Perfect Day at CocoCay, think again. The cruise line has just pulled back the curtain on its next headline-grabbing private island destination – Royal Caribbean Perfect Day Mexico – and it’s bigger, bolder and wetter than ever.
P&O Cruises from Southampton: What to do on Iona

3 weeks ago | sailawaze.com | Harriet Mallinson

Sign up to our newsletter No-fly cruise A cruise holiday is much more than a vessel shifting travellers from A to B; cruising can serve to enrich your mind, body and soul in ways you might not realise. Cruises, like any holiday type, see jet setters planning their travel wardrobe, plotting the must-see sights and dreaming about what adventures the trip will have in store.
Explora Journeys unveils Alaska cruises for 2027

3 weeks ago | sailawaze.com | Harriet Mallinson

Sign up to our newsletter Luxury adventure Explora Journeys Alaska cruises will debut in 2027 as part of a newly announced summer cruise collection spanning the Med, Europe and beyond. Luxury line Explora Journeys has announced a major first for its upcoming summer 2027 season – the brand will debut sailings in Alaska, marking a new era of ultra-elegant adventure cruising for MSC Group’s upscale ocean travel brand.
Marella Voyager: We review the new Marella Cruises ship

3 weeks ago | sailawaze.com | Harriet Mallinson

Sign up to our newsletter Review Marella Voyager is the latest vessel in the Marella Cruises fleet. Our ship review finds out what a holiday onboard is like. Words by Harriet MallinsonMarella Cruises – the popular cruise arm of holiday brand TUI – launched its newest ship Marella Voyager in summer 2023.
Lindblad Expeditions launches Europe river cruises 2026

1 month ago | sailawaze.com | Harriet Mallinson

Sign up to our newsletter Adventure just around the river bend Lindblad Expeditions brings its adventure-led cruise model to Europe’s rivers with immersive new itineraries launching in 2026. Lindblad Expeditions, known for pioneering polar exploration by cruise ship, is entering a new chapter as it prepares to launch luxury European river expeditions from 2026.