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Article: Oceans of fun on a city tour; According to a recent survey, cruise holidays have never been so popular - with up to a million Brits set to take to the seas this year. And, after seven days on the ocean waves, Peter Wallace says it's easy to understand why this classic holiday is witnessing a major boom.(Travel)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- February 3, 2001
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Byline: Peter Wallace
How do you visit six cities in seven days without any of the hassles involved in travel by plane, train or car? Let a cruise liner do the work.
According to the latest surveys, cruise holidays have never been so popular and after my seven days at sea, it's easy to understand why.
I had chosen a Mainland Coasts cruise flying from Stansted to Palma to join the Sunbird, Airtours' newest and most luxurious liner. Ahead lay visits to cities in Corsica, Italy, France, Spain and back to Palma.
Stepping on to the Sunbird is ...