Cruise news

Solmar Villas has up to 25% off April holidays, including stays over Easter. Destinations include Spain, Florida and Portugal with prices from £303 for a villa in the Algarve, sleeping up to six. Book by Feb 29, with a seven-night minimum stay. solmar villas.com

Discover paradise islands, captivating cities and the icy magic of Antarctica on two new epic Fred Olsen itineraries.

The first of the Grand Voyages is a 95-night global circumnavigation departing from Liverpool and Southampton in January 2026.

Bolette will visit destinations such as Bora Bora, the Cook Islands, Bali and Komodo Island, as well as cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Auckland, Sydney and Cairns (for the Great Barrier Reef).

A highlight for history lovers will be a chance to visit Luxor, Egypt, and see the Valley of the Kings, home to Tutankhamun’s tomb.

The second Grand Voyage is on Borealis, departing from Southampton, also in January 2026, for a 76-night trip to South America.

Calls include Rio de Janeiro, Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands, Chilean Fjords, Callao (for Lima) and a transit of the Panama Canal.

Prices start at £8,999 per person. fredolsencruises.com/new-cruises

■ Cunard’s newest ship Queen Anne will be named in the line’s spiritual home, Liverpool. The event will take place on June 3 during a celebratory voyage round the British Isles.

Hosts will be Emma Willis and her husband Matt. cunard.com

Book by February 28 to get 20% off flexible hotel rate stays across Europe and North Africa this spring. The deal is valid for a minimum of two nights between April 1-May 27 at almost 2,000 properties. Brands include ibis, Novotel, Mercure and Pullman. all.accor.com