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Be a ship’s godparent

THE Duchess of Cambridge, Sophia Loren and Oprah Winfrey have all graced ships as godmothers — and if you would like such a role, Tui is looking for two people to christen its new river ships, Tui Isla and Tui Maya, in Amsterdam on March 23. Apply online by February 25 at tui. co. uk/ river- cruises/ godparents.

Mattress matters

FUSSY about a good mattress when you go on holiday? Regent Seven Seas Splendor launched this month with a £153,000 bed in the colossal £8,500-a-night Regent suite. The custom-made Hästens Vividus bed took months to construct. The mattress is filled with a mix of horsetail hair, flax, cotton and wool, while the bedding is made of Alaskan goosedown, making it easier to relax about the cost ( rssc.com, 02380 682 280).

Aled’s private concert

YOU could be walking in the air when Aled Jones performs a private classical church concert on new river ship Travelmarvel Capella’s ‘Legends of the Rhine and Moselle’ sailing. The singer will also host a meet-and-greet session on the eight-night trip from Amsterdam to Basel on April 16, 2021, with prices from £1,745 pp ( aptouring.co.uk, 0800 012 6683).

Do buy in Dubai

EnJOY a little retail therapy in Dubai’s shopping malls or buy spices and gold in the souks during a two-night stay, after embarking on a round- trip cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Jewel Of The Seas. The sevennight sailing departs on March 1, with calls to Sir Bani Yas Island in the Persian Gulf, Doha in Qatar and overnight in Abu Dhabi. Prices start at £689 pp, which includes flights ( cruise

nation.com, 0800 408 0759).