De Rust, meaning 'place of rest', is located a scenic one hour drive from George in South Africa's Western Cape.

Picture this...an undeveloped bay transformed into a dedicated cruise terminal featuring retail outlets, dining venues, bars, a fully equipped beach (complete with private air conditioned cabanas) and even a chairlift to Mahogany Beach! Pictured? Well welcome to Mahogany Bay!

After such a jam packed day and night in Great Stirrup Cay, I was relatively glad I didn¡¯t have too much planned for my day in Nassau, a sleep in was very much needed!

Having spent so much time working on my tan on tropical islands over the past week, I thought it was about time my cultural-self got a work out.

Sailing into Cozumel was very exciting for this Mexican first timer. A mariachi band could be heard in the distance and I had a beach day planned on Paradise Island!

With a plethora of activities onboard Carnival Liberty on a 'fun day at sea', the most stressful part of my day is deciding what to do!

Despite being only 20 minutes away from SWISS International Air Lines' ultramodern home at Zurich Airport via a convenient rail connection, Winterthur is off the map for international visitors despite being one of Switzerland's richest cities in terms of cultural institutions and festivals.

Boarding Carnival Liberty in Port Miami is an experience to say the least...but the long lines do give me a chance to take advantage of the free WiFi available!

Regardless of the myriad of ports visited by cruise lines, my favourite always remains the same...a tropical island. Give me sunshine and a postcard perfect beach and I am in heaven!

Being a fan of spending time onboard a ship when sailing, I selected our first port of call, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, to relax on deck and get to know the Norwegian Sky a little bit better.

What exactly does it mean to ¡®Cruise like a Norwegian¡¯? I'm spending a week discovering what this term means aboard the Norwegian Sky in the Bahamas.

Awaking to the most auspicious sight of a rainbow ending in the Aulani Resort lagoon is a memory I will savour forever.