Cruise news
Drayton Manor Resort has revealed its Halloween line-up. From October 22-30, go wild in the Pumpkin Smash Bash, then head to walkaround adventure Castle of Spooks. Or brave Night at The Manor (aged 14+). Fireworks Spook-tacular is October 30. From £24, drayton manor.co.uk
Book now and sail away with added freebies on selected Fred Olsen cruise itineraries in 2023.
Passengers who sign up before the end of October can enjoy free all-inclusive drinks on an array of cruises of 16 nights or less. For selected cruises of 17 nights or more, guests will get free door-to-door UK mainland transfers up to 200 miles to departures from Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle, Southampton and Rosyth.
More than 80 itineraries are featured in the offer, with chances to seek out the Northern Lights, explore volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands and sail Swedish archipelagos.
Clare Ward of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines said: “We are proud of our handcrafted itineraries, and our Journey Planners ensure we are visiting at the best time of year and exploring beyond typical tourist trails.” Prices from £749 per person. fredolsencruises.com ■ Oceania Cruises’ Around the World in 180 Days is back. Sailing on the 656-passenger Insignia, it takes in five continents, 32 countries and 89 ports. Highlights include an African safari, an Amazon rainforest visit and the Taj Mahal. If you’ve won the Lotto, prices are from £62,739 per person, including business class flights, departing Miami on January 5, 2025, oceaniacruises.com
Watch the World Cup action at the Festival of Football at Escape to Freight Island, a market in Manchester. Free to attend, England games will be on the big screen. Enjoy food and drink, family fun and guest appearances, November 21 to December 18. escapeto freightisland.com